Ed — Sheeran - Castle On The Hill

: "Fifteen years old and smoking hand-rolled cigarettes / Running from the law through the backfields and getting drunk with my friends".

: "And I miss the way you make me feel, and it's real / We watched the sunset over the castle on the hill". Critical Analysis Ed Sheeran – Castle on the Hill Lyrics - Genius Ed Sheeran - Castle On The Hill

: A significant portion of the song provides a "status update" on the friends he grew up with, acknowledging their different paths—some successful, others struggling with addiction or personal loss. : "Fifteen years old and smoking hand-rolled cigarettes