Slowly Lyrics – Ed Sheeran | Play (Album)

Slowly Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer feels deeply sad as their loved one leaves, even if it’s only for a few days. Every small moment apart feels painful, and life seems to lose its color and joy. Simple things, like eating, feel meaningless without them. When they are together, everything feels bright, happy, and full of warmth, but the absence makes the world feel gray and empty. The singer admits they might seem like a fool for loving so much, but the intensity of these emotions shows how important their partner is in their life.

[Pre-Chorus]
During the goodbye, the loved one asks if they will be missed, and the singer can’t hide their feelings. They admit honestly that the absence will be hard and painful, showing how strong their attachment is.

[Chorus]
Every time their partner leaves, the singer feels like they are slowly dying inside. Life without them feels empty and unbearable, and each separation causes emotional pain that doesn’t fully go away, even knowing they will meet again. Their love feels sharp and intense, almost like a knife in the heart, and the longing grows stronger every time they part. The hurt is slow but deep, showing how deeply they are connected.

[Verse 2]
Even when their loved one is gone, the singer notices little things that remind them of them, like the scent left on the pillow or photos that haven’t changed. Sitting in their shared space, they count the days until they are reunited. Memories and hearing their voice make it feel almost like the person is still there. The singer again admits they may seem foolish for loving so much, but it also shows the strength of their feelings and how much they depend on their partner emotionally.

[Pre-Chorus]
When saying goodbye again, the loved one asks if they will be missed, and the singer cannot lie. They are honest about the pain and longing they feel every time they part.

[Chorus]
Each time the partner leaves, it feels like a slow suffering for the singer. Life without them feels incomplete and unbearable. Even though they know they will see each other again, the emotional sting of parting is sharp. Their love is so intense that every separation feels like a knife in the heart, and the pain lingers. Each goodbye grows heavier, making the singer painfully aware of how much they need their partner.

[Bridge]
The repeated phrase shows how deeply the separation hurts and emphasizes the slow, lingering emotional pain that comes from being apart from someone they love.

[Chorus]
The singer continues to feel torn and alive at the same time whenever their partner leaves. Life without them is almost impossible, and every goodbye brings slow, aching heartbreak that is hard to escape.