Sheeran denounces campaigners using his song ''Small Bump'' for anti-abortion promotion

London, May 21

Ed Sheeran has condemned anti-abortion campaigners in Ireland for using one of his tracks "Small Bump" to promote their cause.

The 27-year-old singer-songwriter said the song was used by the group without seeking his approval and its lyrics do not reflect the ideology espoused by the group.

"I've been informed that my song 'Small Bump' is being used to promote the Pro-Life campaign, and I feel it's important to let you know I have not given approval for this use, and it does not reflect what the song is about," Sheeran wrote in his Instagram story.

The lyrics of the song from his 2011 album "+" are: "You're just a small bump unborn / In four months you're brought to life.

"You might be left with my hair /But you'll have your mother's eyes / I'll hold your body in my hands, be as gentle as I can But for now you're a scan of my unmade plans."    

On May 25, Ireland will vote in a referendum to repeal its Constitution's eighth amendment and legalise abortion up to 12 weeks.

The current law prohibits a woman to end an unwanted pregnancy in virtually all circumstances. PTI