Ed Sheeran recently shared a comical story on TikTok about a memorable 10-day boat trip with Benny Blanco. This journey arose from Blanco’s fear of flying. The duo travelled from the US to the UK while working on Sheeran’s hit 2017 album, “Divide.”
Sheeran’s video aligns with the “Like a Prayer” storytelling trend. He expressed mixed feelings about the cruise that took them across the Atlantic. “I had to sit on a boat for 10 whole days,” Sheeran said, signalling his initial reluctance.
A Titanic twist: The journey had a dramatic twist when the ship sailed over the Titanic’s wreckage. This prompted an unexpected reaction from the passengers, including Sheeran. He humorously recounted watching the film “Titanic” on board with Blanco. “Benny held me the entire time,” he joked, adding a playful suspicion about Blanco’s intentions.
The trip was creatively fruitful. Sheeran quipped, “A good portion of ‘Divide’ was written while I was genuinely afraid of becoming a frozen dessert.”
5 years ago today my life changed forever…. divide meant so much more than an album that had hits and won a bunch of awards… it’s not very often u meet someone in ur 20s that u get to look at and say this is one of my best friends… pic.twitter.com/uK4TwijgBx
— benny blanco (@ItsBennyBlanco) March 3, 2022Blanco’s fear of flying and a plot twist Blanco has openly discussed his fear of flying due to past experiences. Despite this, Sheeran revealed that Blanco flew just a month after their boat trip, adding a humorous twist to the tale. “Was it all for nothing?” Sheeran mused.
While Blanco admits to disliking flights, he also finds boat travel less than ideal, often joking about its appeal mainly to older travelers.
Sheeran’s tale highlights both the humor and creativity that shaped “Divide,” offering fans insight into the duo’s dynamic and Blanco’s well-known phobias.
