Grade 8
Grade 8: Strumming Heartstrings with Ed Sheeran's Passionate Anthem
Lyrics
My mind is a warrior,
Expresses the strength and resilience of the speaker's mind.
My heart is a foreigner,
Suggests that the speaker's emotions or love may be unfamiliar or exotic.
My eyes are the colour of red like a sunset,
Describes the eyes with a vivid red color, symbolizing intensity, like a sunset.
I'll never keep it bottled up
Indicates a commitment to openness and not keeping emotions hidden.
And left to the hands of the coroner,
Refers to the potential consequences of being vulnerable and open.
Be a true heart not a follower,
Encourages authenticity and being true to oneself rather than imitating others.
We're not done yet.
Suggests that there's more to be experienced or accomplished.
And I see it in your movements tonight,
Observing something in the other person's actions or behavior.
If we should ever do this right,
Expresses a desire to make a relationship work.
I'm never gonna let you down,
Promises not to disappoint or let the other person down.
Oh I'll never let you down,
-Now keep it on the down low
Advocates for keeping things private or discreet.
And I'll keep you around so I'll know
-That I'll never let you down,
Reiterates the commitment to never disappoint the other person.
I'll never let you down.
-You're strumming on my heart strings
Compares the impact of the other person to playing on heartstrings like a grade 8.
like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way,
Expresses the intensity of the speaker's feelings, emphasizing uniqueness.
I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down,
Commitment to uplifting the other person and offering support.
Now you're strumming on my heart strings
Repeats the comparison of the other person to playing on heartstrings like a grade 8.
like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way,
-I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down,
Reiterates the commitment to uplift and support the other person.
Now, my eyes are a river filler,
Describes the eyes as a source of emotional depth, perhaps sadness.
This drink is a liver killer,
Describes a drink as harmful to the liver, possibly reflecting on personal struggles.
My chest is a pillow for your weary head to lay to rest again,
Compares the chest to a comforting place for the other person to find rest.
Your body is my ballpoint pen
Uses metaphors to describe the physical and mental connection with the other person.
And your mind is my new best friend,
-Your eyes are the mirror to take me to the edge again,
Highlights the importance of the other person's eyes in guiding the speaker.
Now I see it in your movements tonight,
Observing something in the other person's actions or behavior (similar to line 9).
If we should ever do this right,
Expresses the desire to do things right in the relationship.
I'm never gonna let you down,
Promises not to let the other person down.
Oh I'll never let you down,
-We'll keep it on the down low
Reiterates the importance of keeping things private or discreet.
And I'll keep you around so I'll know
-That I'll never let you down,
Reaffirms the commitment to never disappoint the other person.
I'll never let you down,
-You're strumming on my heart strings like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way,
Repeats the comparison of the other person to playing on heartstrings like a grade 8.
I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down,
Reiterates the commitment to uplift and support the other person.
You're strumming on my heart strings like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way,
-I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down,
No specific meaning provided in this line.
Hold my heart to stop me bleeding now, now, now, and I'll never let you down
Uses the metaphor of holding the heart to emphasize the commitment to never let the other person down.
Hold my heart to stop me bleeding now, now, now, and I'll never let you down
-Hold my heart to stop me bleeding now, now, now, and I'll never let you down
-Hold my heart to stop me bleeding now, now, now, and I'll never let you down
-'Cause You're strumming on my heart strings
Repeats the comparison of the other person to playing on heartstrings like a grade 8.
like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way,
-I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down,
Reiterates the commitment to uplift and support the other person.
You're strumming on my heart strings
-like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way,
Reaffirms the commitment to never let the other person down.
I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down,
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