Supermarket Flowers is a song written by Ed Sheeran that deals with the death of his paternal grandmother. Ed mistakingly started writing this song from his mothers perspective, which eventually proved effective, allowing for a more emotional portrayal and a deeper connection with the loss. He considers this song as the most personal track on the album.
I took the supermarket flowers from the windowsill I threw the day old tea from the cup Packed up the photo album Matthew had made 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, he’ll say Hallelujah, you’re home
I fluffed the pillows, made the beds, stacked the chairs up Folded your nightgowns neatly in a case John said he’d drive then put his hand on my cheek And wiped a tear from the side of my face
And 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, he’ll say Hallelujah, you’re home
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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 (Tab author’s note: If you've arrived here thinking of a loved one and would