Ed Sheeran is back with his brand-new single “Old Phone” from his upcoming eighth album “PLAY,” released on September 12, 2025. Whether you are a fan of Sheeran or just simply someone looking for meaningful lyrics, “Old Phone” is bound to leave an impression. This is an emotional piece of nostalgia and past reflection that shows how the nature of relationships changes with time. This song tells an emotional story between the past and the present. If you enjoy emotional and soulful music that is deeply relatable, then this song will definitely connect with you. See the Old Phone lyrics and music video below.
Old Phone Song Lyrics by Ed Sheeran
Conversations With My Dead Friends
Messages From All My Exes
I Kinda Think That This Was Best Left
In The Past, Where It Belongs
I Feel An Overwhelming Sadness
Of All The Friends I Do Not Have Left
Seeing How My Family Has Fractured
Growin’ Up And Movin’ On
I Found My Old Phone Today
Arguments That I Tried To Keep At Bay
The Ones Who Loved Me, I Just Pushed Them Away
Couldn’t Tell The Difference From The Leeches
My Closed Hand Still Holds Some Mates
But If I’m Open, It Gets Smaller Day By Day
I Can’t Tell If It Is Pleasure Or Pain
Trying To Keep Within My Remain
Conversations With My Dead Friends
Messages From All My Exes
I Kinda Think That This Was Best Left
There, In The Past, Where It Belongs
I Feel An Overwhelming Sadness
Of All The Friends I Do Not Have Left
Seeing How My Family Has Fractured
Growin’ Up And Movin’ On
Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh
I Found My Old Phone Today
So Full Of Love, Yet So Full Of Hate
I Put It Back Inside There From Whence It Came
Nothing Good Will Come From Regretting
Conversations With My Dead Friends
Messages From All My Exes
I Kinda Think That This Was Best Left
There, In The Past, Where It Belongs
I Feel An Overwhelming Sadness
Of All The Friends I Do Not Have Left
Seeing How My Family Has Fractured
Growin’ Up And Movin’ On
📖 Ed Sheeran’s Old Phone Meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of the “Old Phone” song?
The “Old Phone” song is sung by English singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran.
Who wrote the lyrics to the “Old Phone” song?
The song “Old Phone” was written by Ed Sheeran.
Who is the music producer of the “Old Phone” song?
“Old Phone” is produced by Blake Slatkin, Ed Sheeran, and ILYA.
When was the “Old Phone“ song released?
Old Phone song was released on May 1, 2025.
What is the duration of the Old Phone?
The duration of the song Old Phone is approximately 3 minutes and 42 seconds long.
What did Eminem say about “Old Phone”?
I was in that lawsuit a couple of years ago. In the lawsuit, they order you to give up all your old devices. So I handed everything in and switched my phone off in 2015 and left it in a box. And then, when I went through that lawsuit, I got my phone out again and had to go through like all the Voice Notes and the pictures and all the stuff for the lawyers. And I switched it on, and it was like going into a time machine. Like, the first text was my friend that had passed away the year before. The second text was like an argument with an ex-girlfriend. The third text was a family member I hadn’t spoken to in 10 years. The fourth text was another mate that died. And I was kind of like scrolling down. It really, really spun me out. And, that day, I wrote in my notes, like, “I found my old phone today,” and then, “Finish this as a song.” And then I ended up writing it into a song that’s the music video for, essentially.
Via – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The official music video of this song is directed by Emil Nava. Emil’s direction makes this video more visually impactful and enhances the audience’s overall visual experience. This track will uplift your spirits and make you move to the rhythm.
