The "sunburn" represents the lingering sting of a past relationship that "scarred" him .
The song explores themes of , unrequited love , and the pain of moving on after a breakup . Ed Sheeran - Sunburn
Ed Sheeran performed "Sunburn" live during the at Shepherd's Bush Empire in 2021 . This performance was significant as the song is rarely included in his modern stadium tour setlists. The "sunburn" represents the lingering sting of a