🎵 Supermarket Flowers // by Ed Sheeran

110 ContributorsTranslationsEnglishČeskyDeutsch Supermarket Flowers Lyrics “Supermarket Flowers” is Ed’s tribute to his late grandmother. Using the metaphor of an angelic persona, the lyrics focus on the positive aspects and impact left behind by one who is now deceased.… Read More  [Verse 1] I took the supermarket flowers from the windowsill I threw the day-old tea from the cup Packed up the photo album Matthew had made Memories of a life that's been loved Took the get-well-soon cards and stuffed animals Poured the old ginger beer down the sink Dad always told me, "Don't you cry when you're down" But, Mum, there's a tear every time that I blink [Pre-Chorus] Oh, I'm in pieces, it's tearing me up, but I know A heart that's broke is a heart that's been loved [Chorus] So I'll sing Hallelujah You were an angel in the shape of my mum When I fell down, you'd be there holding me up Spread your wings as you go When God takes you back He'll say, "Hallelujah, you're home" [Verse 2] I fluffed the pillows, made the beds, stacked the chairs up Folded your nightgowns neatly in a case John says he'd drive then put his hand on my cheek And wiped a tear from the side of my face [Pre-Chorus] And I hope that I see the world as you did 'cause I know A life with love is a life that's been lived [Chorus] So I'll sing Hallelujah You were an angel in the shape of my mum When I fell down, you'd be there holding me up Spread your wings as you go When God takes you back He'll say, "Hallelujah, you're home" [Bridge] (Ooh) (Ooh) (Ooh) (Ooh) [Chorus] Hallelujah You were an angel in the shape of my mum You got to see the person I have become Spread your wings and I know That when God took you back He said, "Hallelujah, you're home"