Supermarket Flowers Lyrics
Ed Sheeran
Lyrics
I took the supermarket flowers from the windowsill
I threw the day old tea from the cup
Memories of a life that's been loved
Took the get well soon cards and stuffed animals
Poured the old ginger beer down the sink
Dad always told me, "Don't you cry when you're down"
But mum, there's a tear every time that I blink
Oh I'm in pieces, it's tearing me up, but I know
A heart that's broke is a heart that's been loved
So I'll sing Hallelujah
You were an angel in the shape of my mum
When I fell down you'd be there holding me up
Spread your wings as you go
And when God takes you back we'll say Hallelujah
You're home
Fluffed the pillows, made the beds, stacked the chairs up
Folded your nightgowns neatly in a case
John says he'd drive then put his hand on my cheek
And wiped a tear from the side of my face
I hope that I see the world as you did 'cause I know
A life with love is a life that's been lived
So I'll sing Hallelujah
You were an angel in the shape of my mum
When I fell down you'd be there holding me up
Spread your wings as you go
And when God takes you back we'll say Hallelujah
You're home
Hallelujah
You were an angel in the shape of my mum
You got to see the person I have become
Spread your wings and I know
That when God took you back he said Hallelujah
You're home
Song & Lyrics Facts
Ed Sheeran's "Supermarket Flowers" is a song from his album Divide, released on March 3, 2017. The song was written by Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid with production handled by Ed Sheeran, Benny Blanco and Will Hicks.
It features Ed Sheeran as the sole performer. The lyrics of the song are about Sheeran's late grandmother and how he remembers her when visiting the supermarket where she used to shop. He reflects on her life and death in an emotional manner while singing "And I'll sing Hallelujah/ You were an angel in the shape of my mum". This heartfelt track has become one of Sheeran's most beloved songs amongst fans.