Ed Sheeran Announces Release of 12-Year-Old Track with Martin Garrix
Ed Sheeran is preparing to unveil a new single that has been over a decade in the making. The global superstar, currently on a brief hiatus from his extensive Loop World Tour, has confirmed the upcoming release of a collaboration with renowned Dutch DJ Martin Garrix. The track, titled 'Repeat It', marks a significant departure from Sheeran's usual acoustic style, venturing into the realm of electronic dance music.
A Long-Awaited Musical Partnership
Sheeran and Garrix first joined forces in 2014, during a period when the 'Shape of You' hitmaker was experimenting with electronic sounds. The song was initially previewed by Garrix at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami in 2015, but it never received an official release. Now, after twelve years, insiders reveal that the track has been reworked and polished, finally ready for public consumption.
A source close to the project disclosed to The Sun, "Repeat It has taken 12 years to officially see the light of day, but finally Ed and Martin’s collaboration is coming out. The song has been reworked slightly from the version played at Ultra back in 2015 to make it more radio-friendly." Originally named 'Rewind, Repeat It', the track has been streamlined to its current title.
Blending Genres: Love Lyrics Meet EDM Beats
Lyrically, 'Repeat It' stays true to Sheeran's signature style, described as a classic love song set against an upbeat dance production. The lyrics include poignant lines such as, "Stay for a night, call it what you want. And I’ll compromise. To have you in my arms." The chorus builds with, "Don’t fight the feeling. Rewind, repeat it. If the world ends tonight. You’ll be in my arms. We will be frozen in time, underneath the stars."
Sheeran had previously teased this collaboration on Instagram back when it was first recorded, expressing his excitement: "Finished up my very first EDM song with Martin Garrix, brilliant experience, looking forward to you all hearing it." This release highlights Sheeran's versatility as an artist, seamlessly merging his heartfelt songwriting with Garrix's dynamic electronic production.
Timing Amidst Tour Break and Personal Transformation
The announcement comes as Sheeran takes a short break from his Loop World Tour, following the conclusion of his Mathematics tour in December last year. The father-of-two, married to professional hockey player Cherry Seaborn, has been touring extensively, making this pause a timely moment for new music.
In recent months, Sheeran has undergone a notable personal transformation, overhauling his lifestyle by eliminating alcohol, cigarettes, and unhealthy foods in favour of exercise and clean eating. This shift resulted in a weight loss of 14kg and improved physical fitness. Reflecting on this change, Sheeran told Men's Health, "I became a dad, I remember Lyra was two weeks old and I had my best mate round and we had a bottle of wine. I went to bed, then Lyra woke up 20 minutes after I’d fallen asleep. I woke up and I was like, 'F**k, I probably shouldn’t drink if I’m going to feel this dreadful.'"
He added, "And I do think that wellness is a direct mirror to mental health and the way you feel. I always felt like s**t within myself; I’d wake up and look in the mirror and just feel gross." This focus on health parallels his musical evolution, as he continues to explore new sounds and collaborations.
With 'Repeat It' set to drop next month, fans can anticipate a fresh yet familiar offering from one of music's most prolific artists, bridging a twelve-year gap in creative partnership.
