MAINTAIN A TIGHT FOCUS: As you read through the lyrics of this song, notice how the second verse echoes the central idea of the first verse. Notice how each section builds the energy, keeping this slow ballad dynamically evolving. Watch the video or listen to the song and see if you can identify the sections. Each section of this song has a role to play in moving the song’s energy forward. If they suspect you’re lost, they’ll drop out. They need to feel you’re taking them on a journey and you know where you’re going.
Song structure is essential because listeners need to know you’ve got a plan in mind, a map with a destination. PRE-CHORUS 2: “People fall in love in mysterious ways…”ĬHORUS 2: “Take me into your loving arms/Kiss me under the light…”ĬHORUS 3: “Take me into your loving arms/Kiss me under the light…” PRE-CHORUS 1: “People fall in love in mysterious ways…”ĬHORUS 1: “Take me into your loving arms/Kiss me under the light…” VERSE 1B: “And darling, I will be loving you…” He appears to have two distinct verse sections with different melodies I’ll call Verse A and Verse B, followed by a pre-chorus and chorus sections. Certainly Ed Sheeran has managed to do that here, albeit in an unusual way.
Listeners just need to feel that there’s a clear pattern and the song is progressing through it. Sections can be different lengths and can transition from one to another in unusual ways. Song structure isn’t a science it’s an art. While the different sections in this song are very clear and easy to spot, it’s a little hard to know exactly what to call them. The song structure is fairly complex but still radio friendly with a strong, memorable chorus section. The chord progression is very repetitive, and relies on the melody to keep it interesting, something that’s characteristic of modern singer-songwriter hits. The lyric maintains a tight focus with a timeless message. The rhythmic underpinnings and vocal have a Gospel/R&B flavor reminiscent of late Sixties hits in that style.
It has the kind of positive, love-themed lyric and easy melody that suggests it’s likely to be a standard on Adult Contemporary (AC) radio for years to come. The song’s blend of Blue-Eyed Soul and contemporary singer-songwriter propelled this song to the top of the Mainstream Top 40 charts in the U.S.
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