Shirtsleeves

Ed Sheeran · x (Deluxe Edition) [2014]

I can taste salt water

And if I blink again

You'll be sinking in

So we'll learn to swim in the oceans you made

I'll hold ya and you'll think of him

And pretty soon you'll be floating away



And I'll hold on to the words you spoke of

Anchored down in the throat, love

And I'm captain of this sinking boat now

With just one armband to carry me home



When salted tears won't dry

I'll wipe my shirtsleeves

Under your eyes

These hearts will be flooded tonight

I'll wipe my shirtsleeves

Under your eyes

Your eyes, your eyes, your eyes, your eyes, your eyes



I still taste salt water

On my lips from your kiss, bitterness

And I'll drown within the oceans you made

And I hate to love you, these cuffs are covered in your make up

I'll never trust you again

You can just be a friend



And I'll hold on to the words you spoke of

Anchored down in the throat, love

And I'm captain of this sinking boat now

With just one armband to carry me home



When salted tears won't dry

I'll wipe my shirtsleeves

Under your eyes

These hearts will be flooded tonight

I'll wipe my shirtsleeves

Under your eyes



Your eyes, your lips, your mouth

Your thighs, your back, you drive me wild

Tonight, the fact is I

I'm on my way home

I'm on my way home

I lied, I tried to cry but I'm, I'm drowning in the oceans you made



When salted tears won't dry

I'll wipe my shirtsleeves

Under your eyes

These hearts will be flooded tonight

I'll wipe my shirtsleeves

Under your eyes

Your eyes, your eyes, your eyes, your eyes, your eyes

Shirtsleeves - Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran's 'Shirtsleeves' is a soulful track from the 2014 album 'x (Deluxe Edition),' showcasing his signature acoustic guitar-driven sound and introspective lyricism. Released during a pivotal era in his career, the song reflects the warmth and vulnerability characteristic of his early work, blending folk-pop elements with a smooth vocal delivery. The recording captures a moment of quiet reflection, inviting listeners into a personal narrative without relying on grand production. As part of the 'x' catalogue, the track stands as a testament to Sheeran's ability to craft intimate, relatable music that resonates deeply with audiences seeking genuine emotional connection through song.