British singer Ed Sheeran released a new single, Under the Tree, for the movie That Christmas. The song is about someone going through heartbreak; the holiday season can be the most difficult time for many.
The music is Pop. It’s a lovely ballad with incredible piano playing in the background. The song parallels the single from the Beatles’ Let It Be and reminds me of songs from Ed Sheeran’s 2023 album Subtract, especially Boat and Colourblind. The way the piano plays very slowly represents heartbreak and uncertainty about whether it’s possible to rekindle the romance. Johnny McDaid is fantastic at playing the piano, programming, keyboards, and percussion. The composition is incredible. Ed Sheeran did a remarkable job composing this emotional song. Budapest Scoring Orchestra is phenomenal, playing in the background, creating a suitable ambience for the song’s story.
Ed Sheeran’s voice is husky and soulful. He expresses a genuine vulnerability to which many can relate. His vocal style is incredible, rich and deep. Ed Sheeran sings this song with heart and soul.
The lyrics are sad and profound. Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid wrote this heartfelt piece. The song expresses relatable heartbreak and uncertainty about whether the relationship can be saved and the romance rekindled. It expresses the sorrow that many people struggle with this time of year. The song is vulnerable and emotional. One can feel the pain the person feels missing their love, hoping things will change for the better. It’s a poetically well-written song. There’s an essential message that love is the best gift of all. The line “There’s nothing under the tree” is about something missing, and it’s not a wrapped-up gift but something sentimental, love and joy. Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid remarkably captured the emotions with great depth.
