Ed Sheeran is arguably one of the most successful solo male artists of all time. With over 150 million records sold globally, his songs like Perfect and Sapphire have topped charts worldwide. Known for his soulful lyrics and acoustic style, he continues to influence pop and contemporary music. On his birthday, let's look at some of his popular songs that proves he is mettle as the global star
Updated On: 2026-02-17 02:56 PM IST
Compiled by : Aakruti Bagla
Thinking Out Loud
By the time Thinking Out Loud from the album Multiply released, it was impossible to ignore the voice of Ed Sheeran, as everybody was plugged in to listen to him and the entire album, that earned him the Album of the Year at the 2015 Brit Awards. The song also went on to make him receive his first Grammy Awards in 2016 for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.
The A Team
It is the breakthrough single that introduced the world to Ed Sheeran’s raw storytelling talent. The song is written about a sex worker called Angel — and by the term 'A Team', Ed actually means somebody taking Class A drugs. He wrote the song following a gig he did for homeless people when he was 18.
Shivers
Shivers is a lively, upbeat track by Ed Sheeran from his album ="=" (Equals). The song captures the thrill and excitement of new love with catchy pop rhythms and infectious energy. The peppy song peaked at four on Billboard Hot 100 chart and has become quite popular since 2021.
Perfect
Perfect is one of Ed Sheeran’s most loved romantic ballads from Divide album. It became a popular choice for weddings around the world. The track topped charts in multiple countries and further showcased Sheeran’s talent for writing timeless love songs.
Shape of You
Shape Of You, which was a part of the Divide album, which was the bestselling album in the world in 2017. The peppy song was on the US Billboard Hot 100, UK Singles charts, the same year. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance in 2018.
Sapphire
Among Ed Sheeran’s standout tracks, Sapphire shines for its cross-cultural ambition and emotional depth. The song’s collaboration version featuring Arijit Singh blends Sheeran’s signature acoustic-pop warmth with Indian melodic influences.
Symmetry
Symmetry by Ed Sheeran is a lively pop-dance track about balance and connection between two people. Its catchy beats and global musical influences make it both energetic and melodic. The remix with Karan Aujla adds a unique cross-cultural vibe.
Lego House
The song that really propelled Ed into the spotlight, 'Lego House' featured none other than Harry Potter legend Rupert Grint in the music video. He compares love to a small Lego house that can easily break, showing how fragile feelings can be.
Photograph
Ed's 2015 love song 'Photograph' has been certified 5x Platinum here in the UK. Written with Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid, the popular ballad is written about long-distance relationships, which is said to have been inspired by Ed's time away from his then-girlfriend.
Afterglow
Written in 2019 and released in 2020, the song has been described as beautiful, emotional and about living in the moment.
Castle on the Hill
Castle on the Hill was a massive hit when it was released in 2017. Off his third studio album 'Divide', the catchy track looks back on childhood and childhood friends — and is written about his home town of Suffolk.
I Don't Care
I Don’t Care by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber is a fun, upbeat pop song about feeling awkward at parties but finding comfort with someone special. Its catchy chorus makes it a sing-along favorite.
