Get the lyrics to Ed Sheeran’s new song “Satellite” from the ‘Play (Deluxe)’ album. Learn the words for your next karaoke session.
The lyrics for Ed Sheeran’s “Satellite” explore the dynamics of a complex romantic relationship. Sheeran, known for writing relatable songs about love and connection, structures the track around a central astronomical metaphor. The chorus positions the subject as a “satellite” orbiting the narrator, a image of constant gravitational pull and presence.
The verses depict the realistic strains of a partnership, with lines about stress, saying the wrong things, and the “side effects” of falling in love. This candid admission of conflict is a recurring element in Sheeran’s songwriting, giving his love songs a grounded authenticity.
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The pre-chorus uses communication breakdown as a theme, mentioning “signing off, then no replies.” The lyrics include easily memorable, repetitive phrases like the “na-na-na” hook in the chorus, making the song instantly engaging for group singalongs. The outro shifts tone with more aspirational lines, asking to “take me to higher ground” and to “wear your crown,” which provides a positive resolution.
The combination of confessional verse details and a strong, metaphorical chorus creates a lyric sheet that is both personally resonant and perfectly suited for a karaoke performance, allowing singers to connect with the emotional narrative.
Produced by Ed Sheeran, Dave & Kyle Evans
November 28, 2025
1 song, 4 minutes
Gingerbread Man Records and Atlantic Records UK release, under exclusive licence to Warner Music UK Limited, ℗ 2025 Ed Sheeran Limited
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Come alive tonight
Spent the whole day in my head, just stressed out
Are we alright?
I know I say the wrong things sometimes, I’m a letdown
But we gave some times
And I fly too close to the sun with you now
But let’s dry our eyes and put it on the line
[Pre-Chorus]
Signing off, then no replies, yeah
I don’t know where this was hiding
You got impeccable timing
Drifting away, I was sliding
I’m in your light and it’s blinding (It’s your light that blinds my eye)
[Chorus]
Put your body into mine tonight, na-na-na (Oh, na-na-na-na-na)
Got the weight of your love on my mind (Weight of the world on my mind)
In the darkness, you just burn so bright (In the darkness, girl, you shine the light)
I can see you from a thousand miles (I can see you from a thousand miles)
And if you need to know, then ask me why (If you need to know, then ask me why)
Oh (Oh)
Orbit me, my satellite
Oh (Oh)
Orbit me, my satellite (Satellite)
[Verse 2]
Are we alright again?
When you’re here by my side, can you lie detect?
Fight, make up, then fight, man, I’m tired of this
Who knew that fallin’ in love came with side effects?
Arguin’ on what might have been
But now two drinks strong, we’re gettin’ on great
When we leave, say my government name
You’re comin’ with me
[Pre-Chorus]
Signing off, then no replies, yeah
I don’t know where this was hiding
You got impeccable timing
Drifting away, I was sliding
I’m in your light and it’s blinding (It’s your light that blinds my eye)
[Chorus]
Put your body into mine tonight, na-na-na (Oh, na-na-na-na-na)
Got the weight of your love on my mind (Weight of the world on my mind)
In the darkness, you just burn so bright (In the darkness, girl, you shine the light)
I can see you from a thousand miles (I can see you from a thousand miles)
And if you need to know, then ask me why (If you need to know, then ask me why)
Oh (Oh)
Orbit me, my satellite
Oh (Oh)
Orbit me, my satellite (Satellite)
[Outro]
And, baby, see your frown, turn it upside down
Sit on your throne, baby, wear your crown
Oh, baby, take me to higher ground
Oh woah, woah, woah
