Salt Water - Ed Sheeran - MP3 instrumental karaoke

With his 2023 sixth studio album - (Subtract), English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took a turn in his musical trajectory. The album features mostly acoustic compositions, exploring the artist's more soulful compositions. "Salt Water" is a perfect encapsulation of the album's approach: a subtle yet emotive piano-led ballad, with the singer's voice placed front and center. The song was co-written by Ed Sheeran and The National's Aaron Dessner, who also produced it. Its dark lyrics depict a person considering taking their own life by drowning, thinking about what that moment would feel like. The song's soft, hazy production resonates with Sheeran's tenderly strummed acoustic guitar, creating a delicate soundscape. Its lilting verses seamlessly transition into a soaring chorus, providing a journey that mirrors the introspective nature of the lyrics. Perhaps one of the darkest songs Ed Sheeran has ever released, "Salt Water" stands as a testament to the evocative quality of his songwriting, strengthened by Dessner's atmospheric production.