Music is a universal language that people all across the globe can communicate through, it creates a mood and makes you feel emotion. Edward Christopher “Ed” Sheeran is a twenty-six-year old, English singer-songwriter, actor, guitarist and record producer who is best known for his exceptional ability to create timeless music that tells easy to envision stories. Ed is full of pure talent, he performs all of his shows with just a guitar and a loop pedal, no band or backtrack. The majority of Ed’s music is incredibly relatable, mainly due to his bluntness and the way he speaks just like a friend. His lyrics document what many people go through within their lifetime-- grief, heartache, adventures, passion, love, jealousy, et cetera. The song “Dive” …show more content…
It is full of deep, intense feelings. In the first verse of the track, Sheeran speaks about some possibilities of where and how he went wrong within this relationship, stating that maybe he “came on too strong”, “waited too long”, or “played his cards wrong”, and that he now apologizes for it. The electric guitar sets somewhat of a groovy tone, it is sort of misleading before truly analyzing the lyrics. After interpreting the lyrics, it is understood that this song is about false hope and potential heartache. Moving into the pre-chorus, the song is now telling about how Ed is a sensitive and emotional person that gives his all when he falls in love. The tempo begins to progressively pick up as the chorus nears. The next lyrics that comprise the chorus really explain the whole entire message behind the song, which is to not lead him on or play with his heartstrings, he wants to know her true intentions from the start. It would be easier for him to deal with the slight heartbreak now than for her to completely consume his life, just to then leave him in the end. Moving onto the second verse, Ed explains that this girl is mysterious and that even after meeting girls from all around the world, he still has never met anyone quite as unusual as she. It is also stated that he has heard that she has the tendency to lead some people on, which is exactly his