Overpass Graffiti Explained
Overpass Graffiti |
Type: | single |
Cover: | Ed Sheeran - Overpass Graffiti.png |
Artist: | Ed Sheeran |
Album: | = |
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Length: | 3:56 |
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Chronology: | Ed Sheeran |
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Prev Year: | 2021 |
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"Overpass Graffiti" is a song by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, released through Asylum and Atlantic Records on 29 October 2021, as the third single from his fifth studio album, = (2021). It was written and produced by Sheeran, Johnny McDaid and Fred.
Promotion and release
On 19 August 2021, Sheeran announced his fifth studio album, =, in which the song is listed on the tracklist.[1] He later performed the song for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series on 26 October 2021.[2] On 29 October 2021, "Overpass Graffiti" was released alongside the album as the third single.[3] [4]
Composition
"Overpass Graffiti" is in its fast tempo which is written in the key of C major and it is composed in common time (time).[5]
Lyric video
A lyric video for the song was uploaded to YouTube on 29 October 2021 along with the other lyric videos of the songs that appeared on the tracklisting of =.[6]
Music video
The music video of the song was released on 29 October 2021 on Sheeran's YouTube account the same day as its parent album's release, which was directed by Jason Koenig who previously directed the official music videos for "Shape of You", "Galway Girl", "Perfect", "South of the Border" and "Put It All on Me".[7]
In the music video, Sheeran, playing himself, is accidentally left behind by his tour bus during a late-night stop in an unspecified area of the Southwestern United States. He ends up going on wild adventures and meeting different people along the way. This ranges from going camping with a group of teens, going wild in a glow-in-the-dark party, riding with a biker gang, and riding in an old station wagon with a family as they chase down his tour bus.
The music video features retired professional sumo wrestler Yamamotoyama Ryūta (credited as "Yama"), who appears towards the end of the clip inviting Sheeran for a ride on the bus. The video also features a cameo from Emilio Rivera.[8] Finally, the snippet of the Japanese cover of Sheeran's smash-hit "Shape of You" by Japanese singer MARINA plays during the end credits, as the bus (now with Sheeran on it) drives away. In a very brief scene in the glow-in-the-dark party, the female boxer, Jennie Pegouskie, from the "Shape of You" music video (in which Yamamotoyama also starred), appears in a boxing stance with Sheeran.
The music video's credits reveal it was filmed at two movie ranches in unincorporated areas just east of the city of Santa Clarita, California: Middleton Ranch (in Soledad Canyon), and Golden Oak Ranch.
Critical reception
Stereogum described the song as "new wave-esque".[9] In an album review, The New York Times said of the song, "At least the best song on the album is also the one that seems destined to be his next you'll-hear-it-till-you're-sick-of-it smash: “Overpass Graffiti”, a moody, synth-streaked '80s throwback that sounds like a more melancholy update of Rod Stewart's "Young Turks."[10] In an article about the song, Genius described it as "an '80s synth-pop-inspired song about struggling to let go after a breakup."[11]
Track listing
- Digital download, streaming and CD single
- "Overpass Graffiti" – 3:56
- Digital download and streaming
- "Overpass Graffiti" (Alle Farben Remix) – 3:23
- Digital download and streaming
- "Overpass Graffiti" (TCTS Remix) – 4:36
Credits and personnel
- Ed Sheeran – vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, songwriting, production, writing
- Johnny McDaid – backing vocals, bass, electric guitar, keyboards, programming, production, engineering, songwriting
- Fred – bass, drums, keyboards, programming, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, production, engineering, songwriting
- Louise Clare Marshall – additional vocals
- Stuart Hawkes – mastering
- Mark "Spike" Stent – mixing
- Graham Archer – engineering, vocal production
- Kieran Beardmore – mixing assistance
- Charlie Holmes – mixing assistance
- Will Reynolds – engineering assistance
- Hal Ritson – additional engineering
Charts
Weekly charts
Monthly charts
Year-end charts
Release history
Notes and References
- Web site: Ed Sheeran announces new album, =. Beaumont-Thomas. Ben. The Guardian. 19 August 2021. 19 August 2021.
- Web site: Watch Ed Sheeran perform new track 'Overpass Graffiti' on NPR's Tiny Desk . . 26 October 2021 . 29 October 2021 . Skinner, Tom . https://web.archive.org/web/20211027130231/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/ed-sheeran-performs-new-track-overpass-graffiti-on-nprs-tiny-desk-3080158/ . 27 October 2021. live.
- Web site: Ed Sheeran lanceert nieuwe single 'Overpass Graffiti', op de ochtend van zijn album release . Dutch . Ed Sheeran releases new single 'Overpass Graffiti', on the morning of his album release . . 29 October 2021 . 29 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211029081555/https://wixx.com/2021/10/27/ed-sheeran-teases-new-music-video-for-overpass-graffiti/ . 29 October 2021 . live.
- Web site: Ed Sheeran teases new music video for "Overpass Graffiti" . Wixx 101 . 27 October 2021 . 29 October 2021 . Martensen, Dan . https://web.archive.org/web/20211029081337/https://www.hln.be/muziek/ed-sheeran-lanceert-nieuwe-single-overpass-graffiti-op-de-ochtend-van-zijn-albumrelease~a9254453/ . 29 October 2021 . live.
- Web site: Overpass Graffiti. musicnotes. 3 November 2021. 3 November 2021.
- Web site: Ed Sheeran - Overpass Graffiti [Official Lyric Video]]. YouTube. 2 November 2021. 2 November 2021.
- Ed Sheeran Takes Road Trip in 'Overpass Graffiti' Video. Billboard. Trust. Gary. 25 October 2021. 2 November 2021.
- Web site: Ed Sheeran Shares Overpass Graffiti Video. Stereo Board. 3 November 2021. 3 November 2021.
- Web site: Ed Sheeran, Meh. 1 November 2021.
- News: Ed Sheeran Sticks With a Familiar Formula on '='. Lindsay. Zoladz. The New York Times. 29 October 2021.
- Web site: Ed Sheeran Can't Forget The Past On New Song "Overpass Graffiti". Genius.
- Web site: Elton John i Dua Lipa drugi tjedan zaredom predvode Airplay Radio Chart. HRT. 25 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220125212220/https://radio.hrt.hr/drugi-program/glazba/elton-john-i-dua-lipa-drugi-tjedan-zaredom-predvode-airplay-radio-chart-4992130. 25 January 2022. dead.
- Web site: Tónlistinn – Lög. The Music – Songs. is. Plötutíðindi. 12 May 2022. https://archive.today/20211106224235/https://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/. 6 November 2021. dead.
- Web site: Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 44. Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. it. 6 November 2021.
- Web site: Hot 100 [2021/11/10 公開 ]]. Billboard Japan. ja. 10 November 2021. 10 November 2021.
- Web site: The Official Lebanese Top 20 – Ed Sheeran. The Official Lebanese Top 20. 8 May 2022.
- Web site: 2021 44-os savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100). AGATA. lt. 5 November 2021. 5 November 2021.
- Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 20/01/2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220120060419/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 20 January 2022 . it . . January 20, 2024 . 6 August 2024.
- Web site: RIAS International Top Charts. Recording Industry Association Singapore. 10 November 2021. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20211110131929/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/. 10 November 2021.
- Web site: ČNS IFPI. IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202144 into search.. 9 November 2021.
- Web site: Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: Week 44. The Official South African Charts. 12 November 2021. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20211111153357/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-100-week-44/. 11 November 2021.
- Web site: Overpass Graffiti - Ed Sheeran . es. Productores de Música de España. 14 November 2021.
- Web site: Top Radio Hits Global Monthly Chart: March 2022. TopHit. August 5, 2024.
- Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2022. Ultratop. nl. 13 January 2023.
- Web site: Rapports annuels 2022. Ultratop. fr. 13 January 2023.
- Web site: Top Radio Hits Global Annual Chart 2022. August 5, 2024.
- Billboard Global Excl. U.S. – Year-End 2022. Billboard. 3 December 2022.
- Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2022. Dutch Top 40. nl. 3 January 2023.
- Web site: Airplay 2022 – najpopularniejsze radiowe single. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. pl. 17 February 2023.
- Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 - 2022. officialcharts.com. 3 January 2023.
- Web site: Overpass Graffiti - Ed Sheeran. Deezer. 2 November 2021.
- Web site: ED SHEERAN "Overpass Graffiti" | (Radio Date: 12/11/2021).