Which song did Ed Sheeran wrote about his grandfather?

Ed Sheeran wrote “Afire Love” about his grandfather. The emotional song describes his grandfather’s illness, death and the enduring love between his grandparents.

“Afire Love” appears on Sheeran’s second studio album, ×, also known as Multiply, released in 2014. Sheeran wrote the song while dealing with his grandfather’s Alzheimer’s disease and completed it around the time of his grandfather’s funeral. The lyrics refer to his grandfather’s inability to recognize him and to the family gathering after his death.

The recording was produced by Johnny McDaid, with songwriting contributions from McDaid and Foy Vance. Its sound combines pop, folk and soul elements, while the intimate subject matter gives it a more reflective tone than many of Sheeran’s radio singles.

The song is sometimes mistaken for a romantic track because it focuses on love, but its central story is family grief and the lasting bond between Sheeran’s grandparents. “Afire Love” was released as a promotional single from × in 2014.