You'll Love the Shape of Ed Sheeran's Tattoos Once You Read the Stories Behind Them

The three boxing gloves on his arm represent his first three sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in NYC, and his grandfather was also a boxer. (Ed also happens to play a boxer in his "Shape of You" video.) The three-leaf clover is for his "grandad," who was Irish.

The kiwi bird on his left arm is from when he toured in New Zealand and the koala bear is from his stop in Australia. He also has a quote that reads, "I came to this world with nothing and I'll leave with nothing but love. Everything else is just borrowed."

Ed got the Heinz Tomato Ketchup logo to commemorate a tour stop in Columbus, OH.

The Canadian Maple Leaf on his arm is a tribute of "his first gig in Canada," while the snowflake with angel wings represents his 2012 tour with Snow Patrol. The red Japanese symbol is from the first time Ed played in Japan, and he also has a drawing that Irish singer Damien Rice drew for him when he was 11. The Puss in Boots relates to his song "Wake Me Up," in which he talks about Shrek. Plus, he likes cats. Not only did Ed get a matching Pingu tattoo with Harry Styles, but he also got a Fresh Prince of Bel Air design with the Rizzle Kicks in Philadelphia. His left arm also includes a teacup, the word "Red," puzzle pieces, a paw print, and a plus sign.