Ed Sheeran - Castle — On The Hill
: "I'm on my way / Driving at 90 down those country lanes / Singing to 'Tiny Dancer'".
: "Fifteen years old and smoking hand-rolled cigarettes / Running from the law through the backfields and getting drunk with my friends". Ed Sheeran - Castle On The Hill
: Sheeran has stated that the song was influenced by the direct, driving sound of Snow Patrol and the storytelling style of Bruce Springsteen's "The River". Notable Lyrics : "I'm on my way / Driving at
: The titular "castle on the hill" refers to the real Framlingham Castle in Suffolk, a site Sheeran would see while growing up and where he eventually performed in 2017. Notable Lyrics : The titular "castle on the
"Castle on the Hill" by Ed Sheeran is a reflective anthem released in 2017 as part of his album ÷ (Divide) . The song serves as a "love song for Suffolk," where Sheeran reminisces about his childhood and teenage years in his hometown of Framlingham. Key Themes and Inspiration
: The lyrics detail Sheeran's upbringing, covering memories from age six—when he broke his leg running from his brother—to his teenage years involving weekend jobs and drinking with friends.