Putting love on the map

Ed Sheeran had released his debut album (pronounced plus) in September 2011 and it would not be wrong to say that he has sealed the decade with his fourth studio album No. 6 Collaborations Project. His latest release from the album is the official video of the song, Put It All On Me, featuring Ella Mai.

This love song has touched the hearts of people living across the globe since it features individuals from various regions of the world. Indeed, a true celebration of love that knows no boundary, religion, ethnicity and gender. The icing on the cake is the singer himself, featuring in the video with his better half Cherry Seaborn. They even seal the deal with a kiss in their kitchen as they dance together.

Sheeran and Mai have written the song along with the track’s producer, Fred Gibson, who also plays the guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Gibson has worked on 12 out of the 15 tracks on No. 6 Collaborations Project. The video alone has got 10 million views within a week. On December 24, Ed announced that he would take a break from social media and travel around the world with a promise to come back with some new music as he said, ‘I have to live more to write about it.’

The video has a caption, ‘The voice you fell in love with is Ella Mai’, and we sure did love the Boo’d Up singer in this upbeat track. The song mentions present day love scenario from gay marriage to couple separated from each other because of US immigration laws to Ella Mai swiping right on Tinder. It sure leaves us with a smile and reassures us that love does exist.

Real love

I really loved the way they captured the realness of love around the world and appreciate them for putting all in a beautiful video. To be honest, it’s a masterpiece and Ed Sheeran never disappoints with his tracks.

—Tarun Sharma, fitness enthusiast

Groovy vibe

Ed Sheeran is not just a singer, but a storyteller. Put It All On Me has only taken Ed’s music higher than before. The music is perfect balance of electro and acoustic and is really groovy. My favourite line is—Oh my darlin’ put your worries on me. This song makes me feel like I have a lover somewhere far away waiting for me.

—Sushant Kumar, student

Great theme

I like the theme of the song. Music is catchy, something I can definitely groove on. Also, the video has a unique concept where they brought different couples living in different parts of the world and made them dance. It was like a symbol of love.

—Praneet Gill, student

—As told to Sheetal