i was born inside a small town i lost that state of mind
learned to sing inside the lord’s house but stopped the age of nine
i forget when i get awards now the wave i had to ride
the paving stones i played upon that kept me on the grind
so blame it on the pain that blessed me with the life
friends and family filled with envy when they should be filled with pride
and when the world’s against me is when i really come alive
and every day that satan tempts me i try to take it in my stride
you know that i’ve got whisky with white lies and smoke in my lungs
i think life has got to the point i know without it’s no fun
i need to get in the right mind and clear myself up
instead i look in the mirror questioning what i’ve become
guess it’s a stereotypical day for someone like me
without a ninetofive job or a uni degree
to be caught up in the trappings of the industry
show me the locked doors i’ll find another use for the key
and you’ll see
pre
i’m well aware of certain things that can destroy a man like me
but with that said give me one more
another one to take the sting away
i am happy on my own so here i’ll stay
save your lovin’ arms for a rainy day
and i’ll find comfort in my pain eraser
i used to think that nothing could be better than touring the world with my songs
i chased the pictured perfect life i think they painted it wrong
i think that money is the root of all evil and fame is hell
relationships and hearts you fixed they break as well
and ain’t nobody wanna see you down in the dumps
because you’re living your dream man this shit should be fun
please know that i’m not trying to preach like i’m reverend run
i beg you don’t be disappointed with the man i’ve become
conversations with my father on the a4
age telling me i’ve gotta chase those dreams
now i’m playing for the people dad and they know me
with my beaten small wearing the same old jeans
wembley stadium crowd’s 40 thou’
i may have grown up but i hope that damian’s proud
and to the next generation inspiration’s allowed
the world may be filled with hate but keep erasing it now
somehow
pre
i’m well aware of certain things that will befall a man like me
but with that said give me one more
another one to take the sting away
oh i am happy on my own so here i’ll stay
save your lovin’ arms for a rainy day
and i’ll find comfort in my pain eraser
and i’ll find comfort in my pain eraser
and i’ll find comfort in my pain eraser
welcome to the new show
i guess you know i’ve been away
but where i’m heading who knows
but my heart will stay the same
welcome to the new show
i guess you know i’ve been away
but where i’m heading who knows
my pain eraser
and i’ll find comfort in my pain eraser
and i’ll find comfort in my pain eraser
and i’ll find comfort in my pain eraser
and i’ll find comfort in my pain eraser
Artist: Ed Sheeran
Year: 2017
Decade: 10s
Language: en
Word Count: 300