Ed Sheeran may be one of the world’s biggest singer-songwriters, but at home, he’s simply “Dad.” And like any father, one of his sweetest joys is discovering which of his songs his children love most. Recently, Sheeran shared a touching revelation about his daughters’ favorite track from his catalog — a choice that reflects both innocence and the timeless pull of music.
A Special Song for Lyra and Jupiter
Sheeran and his wife Cherry Seaborn are parents to two daughters: Lyra Antarctica, born in 2020, and Jupiter, born in 2022. While Sheeran’s songs have topped charts across the globe, it turns out that the opinion that matters most comes from his little ones.
Speaking in a recent interview, the 32-year-old singer revealed that their favorite song is Shape of You — the 2017 smash hit that remains one of the most streamed songs in Spotify history. “Whenever it comes on, they light up,” Sheeran said with a smile. “They start dancing, clapping, and just having the best time. For them, it’s pure fun, and for me, it’s magic to see my music through their eyes.”
Fatherhood and Music Intertwined
Sheeran has often spoken about how becoming a father changed his perspective, both in life and in songwriting. He credits Lyra and Jupiter with grounding him, helping him to slow down, and reminding him what matters most beyond awards and tours.
“Kids are brutally honest,” he said. “They don’t care if you’ve won a Grammy. They care if you can make them laugh, sing along, or just be present. Music in our house is less about perfection and more about joy.”
Sheeran also mentioned that he plays guitar around the house often, and while the girls enjoy all sorts of music, they always perk up when one of his own tracks sneaks into the mix. “They know it’s me, and I think that makes it special for them,” he added.
Balancing Stardom and Family
For Sheeran, balancing the demands of global fame with being a present father has been both challenging and rewarding. He has cut down on long stretches of touring and spoken openly about prioritizing family life. During the pandemic, he described staying home with Lyra as “the happiest he’s ever been,” calling the time “a blessing in disguise.”
Despite the whirlwind of his career, Sheeran insists that the small moments at home — like his daughters dancing in the living room to Shape of You — are the ones that matter most.
A Song With Staying Power
Released in 2017 as part of his album ÷ (Divide), Shape of You quickly became a cultural phenomenon, topping charts in more than 30 countries and breaking streaming records worldwide. Though Sheeran has since released multiple albums and experimented with new sounds, the song continues to resonate across generations — including, it seems, with his own family.
“It’s funny,” Sheeran reflected. “Sometimes as an artist, you want to move on from your biggest hit, to focus on new music. But when I see my kids loving it, it reminds me why it connected in the first place. It’s universal. It’s fun. And it’s theirs now, too.”
A Legacy Beyond the Charts
While Sheeran will continue to tour, record, and expand his career, he acknowledges that his greatest legacy will be in the lives of his daughters. For them, his music is not about fame, charts, or streaming numbers — it’s about the joy of singing along to their dad.
As he put it: “The coolest thing in the world is seeing your kids love something you created, not because it’s famous, but because it makes them happy.”
For fans, the revelation offers a glimpse of Ed Sheeran not just as a superstar, but as a father sharing his art with the people who matter most. And for Lyra and Jupiter, Shape of You will always be more than just a hit song — it will be the soundtrack to their childhood.
