"I'm a Mess" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran for his second studio album, × (2014). It features production from frequent collaborator Jake Gosling. It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 72 and rose to number 49 due to strong download sales, despite lacking an independent release.
Critical Reception[]
In a Billboard track-by-track review, writer Jason Lipshutz stated: "Sheeran is still stumbling, but on "I'm A Mess," he demonstrates a classic folk voice and sensibility. The songwriter is not trying to screw up a semblance of happiness, and with a deceptively simple arrangement, he keeps matters as uncluttered as possible." [1]
Lyrics[]
Oh, I'm a mess right now
Inside out
Searching for a sweet surrender
But this is not the end
I can't work it out
How?
Going through the motions
Going through us
And oh I've known it for the longest time
And all of my hope all of my words
Are all over written on the signs
When your on my road walking me home
Home, home, home, ho-ome
See the flames inside my eyes
It burns so bright I want to feel your love.l
Easy baby maybe I'm alive
Before tonight I want to fall in love
Put your faith in my stomach
I messed up this time
Late last night
Drinking to suppress devotion
With fingers intertwined
I can't shake this feeling
Now
We're going through the motions
Hoping you'd stop
And oh I've only caused you pain, you know
But all of my words were always below
Although all the love you spoke
When your on my road walking me home
Home, home, home, ho-ome
See the flames inside my eyes
It burns so bright I want to feel your love
Easy baby maybe I'm alive
Before tonight I want to fall in love
Put your faith in my stomach
For how long I love my lover
For how long I love my lover
For how long I love my lover
For how long I love my lover
For how long I love my lover
For how long I love my lover
For how long I love my lover
For how long I love my lover
(I feel it all over now)
For how long I love my lover
(I feel it all over yeah)
For how long I love my lover
For how long I love my lover
Live Performances[]
Sheeran posted a live version of "I'm a Mess" on his official Youtube account on June 26, 2014.
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ billboard.com - X Album Track-by-Track Review