Runaway

About this song

Ed Sheeran has said the song was not originally meant for an album and was going to be saved for a future project. He played it for Elton John, who asked whether it was going on his record, and when Sheeran said no, John told him he was an idiot, so it was included.

What it's about

The song tells of a narrator who, tired of his father's problems, decides to leave a toxic home with a girl. He plans to head to London in the early hours to pursue a music career.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Written by Ed Sheeran and Pharrell Williams.
• Produced by Pharrell Williams.
• Recorded at Jungle City Studios.