Ed Sheeran’s new album, “Autumn Variations,” has raised questions about the status of his marriage to wife Cherry Seaborn, as lyrics from the album hint at difficulties, with one particular song “Punchline” suggesting potential strain.
Sheeran’s new project explores mental health battles in songs like “Pages” and “Amazing,” expressing feelings of loneliness, love for ghostly presence and struggling with positivity. The album marked his debut under his record label, Gingerbread Man.
‘I Can’t Let This Go’
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Ed Sheeran potentially hints at domestic struggles with his wife, Cherry Seaborn, through lyrics on his new album, “Autumn Variations.” The album, released recently, suggests their relationship is facing difficulties, with one track hinting his wife may be considering ending their marriage.
In the song “Punchline,” Sheeran’s lyrics as analyzed by Sun expressing destructive emotions, reads: “I can’t help but be destructive now. It’s been weeks since I saw your outline. In my room the silence was so strong. This may sound like losing hope.”
The emotional chorus reflects his enduring love but also the challenge of letting it go. It said, “I can’t help it but I love you so much. I can’t bear to let this go. I still think we can work it out or something. All I have is flesh and bones. Why is your heart so cold?”
Ed Sheeran’s New Album ‘Autumn Variations’ Explores Mental Health Challenges
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Sheeran’s album “Autumn Variations” also explores mental health battles and hints at a struggle with depression. In the song “Page,” he sings about loneliness and falling in love with someone’s “ghost,” expressing a constant search and restlessness.
“I fell in love with your spirit. Good luck next year, nothing else here. But am I always searching, feeling restless?” Sheeran sings.
“Living in hell pretending to be heaven? Head spinning. Maybe I’m destined to always be lonely, alone, a loser…” the lyrics continued.
The song “Amazing” features lyrics about struggling to stay positive, feeling teary and “on top” emotionally. In “When Will I Be Alright?” the singer addressed the bleak thoughts, singing, “I’ve been up all night thinking about dying.”
Ed Sheeran Reveals Inspiration Behind ‘Autumn Variation’
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Sheeran’s latest album, “Autumn Variations,” is the first album released under his Gingerbread Man record label. Before the release, the “Shape of You” hitmaker took to the streets of New York, holding a cardboard sign that read, “Fall is here,” to connect with potential fans.
The Grammy award-winning artist previously discussed the inspiration behind the album, mentioning that in the Fall of 2022, he observed how things were becoming calm or unraveling for his friends, leading him to write songs to explore his feelings and the feelings of others. He explained: “‘When I was going through a tough time at the beginning of last year, writing songs helped me understand how I was feeling and understand what was going on.’
He added: “When I learned about my friends’ different situations, I wrote songs, some from their perspective, some from mine, to capture how they and I saw the world at that time.”
Ed Sheeran’s New Album Autumn Variations Gets Mixed Reviews
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Upon its debut, Sheeran’s “Autumn Variations” received mixed reviews from critics, according to Daily Mail.
Rachel Aroesti from Caretaker gave it two stars, criticizing “a bouncy, unimaginative ballad.” He says, “Most of the songs end up in the same realm: bland, vaguely sentimental ballads that have at least one instantly memorable hook.”
The Independent’s Helen Brown, on the other hand, awarded three stars, admitting, “There are no standout songs here to rival Elgar’s ‘Nimrod,’ but there is enough seasonal sentiment to fill the Royal Albert Hall.”
Ed Power from iNews also gave the album three stars, considering it a companion to his previous work, “Tolak.” “The smartest way to approach Autumn Variations is as an unexpected bonus,” he wrote.
On the other hand, David Smyth from Evening Standard awarded four stars, praising the evolution of Sheeran’s music, arguing that the singer “is still moving at an amazing pace, he has something to say with his music other than ‘Buy me!’
The Times’ Will Hodgkinson also gave it four stars, recognizing Ed’s skill in infusing “mundane aspects of life” with emotion. “For all its normalcy, it’s a rare skill,” he praised.
Metro Emma Harrison gave the project four stars, appreciating its exploration of various themes. “From the intoxicating bliss of falling in love to the depths of heartbroken despair, no stone or theme is left unturned,” he wrote.
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