The City (Live At The Bedford)

Ed Sheeran · Live At The Bedford [2011]

This city never sleeps

I hear the people walk by when it's late

Sirens bleed through my windowsill

I can't close my eyes

Don't control what I'm into

This tower is alive

The lights that blind keep me awake

With my hood up and lace untied

Sleep fills my mind

Don't control what I'm into



London calls me a stranger

A traveller

This is now my home, my home

I'm burning on the back street

Stuck here sitting in the backseat

I'm blazing on the street

What I do isn't up to you

And if the city never sleeps

Then that makes two



The pavement is my friend

Hey, and it will take me where I need to go

I find it trips me up

And puts me down

This is not what I'm used to

The shop across the road

Fulfills my needs and gives me company

When I need it

Voices speak through my walls

I don't think I'm gonna make it

Past tomorrow



London calls me a stranger

A traveller

This is now my home, my home

I'm burning on the back street

Stuck here sitting in the backseat

I'm blazing on the street

What I do isn't up to you

And if the city never sleeps

Then that makes two



And my lungs hurt

And my ears bled

With the sound of the city life

Echoed in my head

Do I need this to keep me alive?

The traffic stops and starts

But I need to move along



London calls me a stranger

This is not my home

I'm burning on the back street

Stuck here sitting in the backseat

I'm blazing on the street

What I do isn't up to you

And if the city never sleeps

Then that makes two

The City (Live At The Bedford)

Ed Sheeran's 'The City' captures the intimate energy of his early acoustic performances, recorded live at The Bedford in 2011. As a staple of his discography, the track exemplifies his signature blend of folk-pop and storytelling, often featured on live albums and deluxe editions of his debut era. The recording highlights his raw vocal delivery and guitar work, establishing a foundation for his later commercial success with hits like 'Shape of You' and 'Thinking Out Loud.' This live rendition remains a cherished piece of his catalogue, reflecting the warmth and authenticity that defined his initial rise in the music industry.