Ed Sheeran - Visiting Hours [Official Performance Video] 

Listening to this song felt like listening to Supermarket Flowers for the first time. Tears just fall involuntarily. It breaks your heart, but at the same time it feels like a warm comforting hug.

Ed wrote and dedicated this song to his friend and mentor Micheal Gundinski who unexpectedly died in March, a legendary Australian record label founder and music producer, Ed always said he was like a father figure to him. He performed at Michael's state funeral in Melbourne and afterward wrote this song. A beautiful song and tribute to his friend.

I dedicated this song to my beautiful 4 year old daughter. I loss my 4 year old daughter 3 months ago. 💔😓😓😭 Mommy miss you so much. It's so hard to let you go baby girl.💖😥😓 MOMMY WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU BABY.💖💔💔😓😭

I just lost my sister 2 weeks ago, I miss her so much it hurts. She passed on the same day our father died 3 years ago, even the same hospital. I truly believe my father was there to meet her on the other side.

They aren't lying when they say Ed has a song for any point in someone's life. Love this song so much.

My daughter passed 8 months ago and we chose this at the service to celebrate her life. Her 10 year old son chose it as she was a huge Ed fan, as we all are. Whenever I hear it I will always cry as I remember her, and think of how she would want me to raise her amazing son. Xxx

Grief is the price we pay in exchange for love😢 Masterpiece ❤

They asked Ernest Hemingway once if he can write a whole story with only one phrase and he did it. In my eyes, the same just happened with Ed and the line "I wish that heaven had visiting hours." Literally one sentence but it packs so much emotion and expresses such a universal sentiment. What a brilliant songwriter.

"“I wish that heaven had visiting hours" Never thought I needed this line until this song. Yes, I wish I can visit my mom and dad in heaven during visiting hours. I wish they met my little boy. Thank you Ed for this song.

Tears keep rolling on my cheeks while I wish I can visit my baby mama and tell her how our sweet daughter has grown up and looks exactly like her. Continue resting in peace Rii

RIP to my doggy Tommy. Thank you for 16 years. I hope you having fun in doggy heaven 🐶

“I wish that heaven had visiting hours” God that line hurts so much.

It’s been 41 years tomorrow since my mother died. How did Ed know how I felt? I raised 2 daughters and now have a grandson and 2 granddaughters. Indeed, so much has changed since she’s been away. 😢

My dad died in March 2019. I became a father in March 2022. Spotify hit me with this gem while I was sitting with my daughter in her playpen. Thanks Spotify, I was having a good time but you're right, I should be crying right now.

This is one of those "ugly cry" songs, where you remember someone you loved who has died, whom you wish you could talk to again. Another amazing song by Ed, expressing (and evoking) such deep feelings.

I don't personally know anyone who has passed, but this makes me feel for everyone that has. The emotion in Ed's voice is insane and it really translates through the song

This was played at my grandma's funeral, it was the last song she saved on her facebook account she was 95 yrs old, now i just cry everytime i hear it, such a beautiful song, these artist dont realise how much they impact familys in such a good way, thank you ed ❤

My Mother died yesterday. She was in Hospice for nearly a year, so we expected her to go, but I had no idea how painful it would be when she finally died. Thank you so much for this wonderful song that says so much about how I feel and how I want to tell her what has happened while she has been simply a shell of her former self (unable to talk, understand, hear, etc. - a real mess). God Bless you Ed. Please keep writing, recording, and playing for all of us. You're the best!!! ❤🎸💪🎶🎵🎼💪🎸❤ Your fan (and friend) forever Greg Charles, Irvine, California, USA (come for a visit sometime - I make a wonderful Chimichanga style Burrito, and some terrific homemade biscuits (breakfast rolls?), and a homemade fudge that will knock your socks off). Do take care out there. -GC

Ed always knows how to touch your heart with his words. Thank you for this masterpiece.

I’ve just cried listening to this whilst sat in a busy bar, embarrassing….. not at all, miss my Mum! Love you Ed!

Lost my Dad when I was 12, eight years later I lost my elder brother and then 2 years later I lost my second elder brother again. How I wish heaven has visiting hours. This song just speaks out how my heart wishes

So powerful from the moment he opens his mouth to sing the wave of emotions come rolling in like thunder. Heartache writes the most beautiful soulful songs.

I lost my Dad earlier this year. Oh my, this song. Ed’s voice. Ed’s melodies. Ed’s words. They all just reached in and tapped into so much that I think and feel right now. Thank you Ed, you are a special human being and your talent is so rare. You just manage to make connections with so many people at such deep levels, time and time again. I miss you so much Dad and will love you forever and how I wish that heaven had visiting hours… 😢💔

My Dad died of covid 19 .... now I'm about to become a father myself I really wish I could get his advice or to see him one last time 😭😭😭😭😭😭 damn this song hits hard

i lost my other half; my grandma just few days ago. my heart swells from the guilt of not meeting her when she took her last breath. I really wish that the heaven had visiting hours. miss you granny♡

My partner died on July 30th. A couple weeks later, I saw a notification that Ed Sheeran had a new song and listened immediately, having zero idea what the song was about. As soon as I heard the first line I was in tears. It felt like a message from the universe at the moment I needed it most. Since, I’ve listened more times than I can count - it’s been a light in my darkest moments, and there have been many. “I will close the door but I will open up my heart, and everyone I love will know exactly who you are.” Thank you Ed for this beautiful song, and thank you Levi for your beautiful soul. Until we meet again 💕

I came here just to chill and just listen. I didn't expected to start shedding tears and remembering my grandmother that passed away from alzheimer's this year. thankyou Ed

At the time when this song came out/ was blooming, my dad left us behind, he sadly passed away shortly before Christmas. RIP Daddy

My husband and I loved your music and so many of your songs were "our songs." This one hits home hard, as my husband passed away 14 weeks ago. I miss him so much. This is a beautiful song. Thanking God for your talent Mr. Sheeran. God bless you.

This song is for everyone who had lost someone. Really beautiful Ed.

My heart goes to people who had lost their loved ones during this time pandemic. Virtual Hug. Thank you Ed for singing our hearts out.

Thank you Ed for making this song possible, we played this at my fathers funeral and I couldn’t thank you more for being so vulnerable in this song, I’ve always been a huge fan of yours and with this song you’ve made me emotionally involved personally, I know you probably won’t see this but thank you ❤

13 years since my father passed away. Today's a good day to cry listening to this

I love crying to Ed’s songs, makes me feel alive

Sobbing as I listen to this. Makes me miss all the people I wish were still here (my grandpa, grandma, uncle, aunt, and many others) who were all gone too soon.

I dedicate this song to my aunt she raised me for 18 years like a mother would. I'm currently 25 and still think of her on the daily. She passed away one month after my graduation from high school from a blood clot to the heart. Before winter hits I'm gonna go see her. Miss ya lots aunt val.

Thank you. This song is helping me deal with the loss of my father… my best friend.

Who else can’t wait for the album listening to this 😍😍

My auntie passed away a week ago. She practically raised me and was only 44 and it's my first time ever really experiencing grief like this. To have my favourite singer release a song like this right now... it means so much. Thank you Ed.

Thank you for this song. I lost my dad recently and your words capture exactly how I'm feeling. While it makes the tears flow, it also reflects how I feel.

This song came out when my brother committed suicide from PTSD. I cry whenever I hear it 😢😢

Lyrics- [Verse 1] I wish that heaven had visiting hours So I could just show up and bring good news That she's getting older and I wish that you'd met her The things that she'll learn from me, I got them all from you [Chorus] Can I just stay a while and we'll put all the world to rights? The little ones will grow and I'll still drink your favourite wine And soon, they're going to close, but I'll see you another day So much has changed since you've been away [Verse 2] Well, I wish that heaven had visiting hours So I could just swing by and ask your advice What would you do in my situation? I haven't a clue how I'd even raise them What would you do? 'Cause you always do what's right [Chorus] Can we just talk a while until my worries disappear? I'd tell you that I'm scared of turning out a failure You'd say, "Remember that the answer's in the love that we create" So much has changed since you've been away [Verse 3] I wish that heaven had visiting hours And I would ask them if I could take you home But I know what they'd say, that it's for the best So I would live life the way you taught me And make it on my own [Chorus] And I will close the door, but I will open up my heart And everyone I love will know exactly who you are 'Cause this is not goodbye, it is just 'til we meet again So much has changed since you've been away

I don't have any visiting hours for Ed's songs. I'm here all day.

Just lost my brother yesterday morning and listening to this song makes me miss him more.If heaven had visiting hours I would visit him every day. Rest well big brother,I will miss you 😭

My mum passed away 2 years today and it just feels like she’s away and I want to visit her because I can’t process never seeing her again. So I can keep imagining she’s coming back one day soon 💔

Man oh man, thank you for this Ed. My dad passed away in 2019 and you nailed exactly how I feel about it now. You always deliver, thank you!

This song was released a few days after my dad passed away. I never would've thought that i'd only have 18 years with my dad. I miss him every single day.

My dad passed away in March 2021, I heard this just as it came out whilst driving back home from a job in Northern Scotland. I had to pull off the road to cry my eyes out. I still cry to this day when I hear this beautiful song. R.I.P Dad, I love you and miss you so much xxx

March 13th, 2022 I lost my wife of 18 years. I've come back to this song time and time again just to cope with the pain. The biggest lie I was ever told is time heals all wounds, it doesn't you jus learn to function day to day thru it all.

"Visiting Hours" lyrics I wish that heaven had visiting hours So I could just show up and bring the news That she's getting older and I wish that you'd met her The things that she'll learn from me, I got them all from you Can I stay a while and we'll put all the world to rights? The little ones will grow and I'll still drink your favourite wine And soon they're going to close but I'll see you another day So much has changed since you been away I wish that heaven had visiting hours So I could just swing by and ask your advice What would you do in my situation? I haven't a clue how I'd even raise them What would you do? 'Cause you always do what's right Can we just talk a while until my worries disappear? I'd tell you that I'm scared of turning out a failure You'd say remember that the answer in the love that we create So much has changed since you been away I wish that heaven had visiting hours And I would ask them if I could take you home But I know what they'd say, that it's for the best So I will live life the way you taught me And make it on my own And I will close the door but I will open up my heart And everyone I love will know exactly who you are 'Cause this is not goodbye, it is just till we meet again So much has changed since you been away

Doesn't he deserve a noble prize in literature for this piece

I lost my 20 year old sister suddenly. This song makes me miss her so much. Thank you Ed Sheeran for songs like this.

This was my mums funeral song, brings me too tears every time. Feels like it was wrote for her 😩

“I wish that heaven had visiting hours.” I’m in tears upon hearing this such a lovely piece of Ed. May we be healed for the lost of our loved ones. ❤️

I've been a silent fan of him for like years now and I just can't take it anymore. My heart's gonna burst if I don't say this. “Ed Sheeran? YOU TOTALLY MAKES MY LIFE BETTER THAN EVER!” Thank youuu

We played Supermarket Flowers at my mom’s funeral, and now this song. ❤️‍🩹 Thank you, Ed, for giving us such beautiful music to help heal our souls. You are a blessing.

I love how ed puts his heart and soul into these beautiful songs like this unlike many singers who mostly sing about drugs party and stuff like that

Fuck ive rarely seen any artist make me cry just by their singing. Ed puts so much emotion into his music damn I'm breaking down

I wish that heaven Had visiting hours So I just could show up And bring good news That she's getting older And I wish that you'd met her The things that she'll learn from me I got them all from you Can we just talk a while and we'll put all the world to rights? The little ones will grow and I'll still drink your favourite wine And soon, they're going to close, but I'll see you another day So much has changed since you've been away Well, I wish that heaven Had visiting hours So I could just swing by And ask your advice What would you do in my situation? I haven't a clue how I'd even raise them What would you do? 'Cause you always do what's right Can we just talk a while until my worries disappear? I'd tell you that I'm scared of turning out a failure He'd say, "Remember that the answer's in the love that we create" So much has changed since you've been away I wish that heaven Had visiting hours And I would ask them If I could take you home But I know what they'd say That it's for the best So I would live life the way you told me And make it on my own And I will close the door, but I will open up my heart And everyone I love will know exactly who you are 'Cause this is not goodbye, it is just 'til we meet again So much has changed since you've been away

So ein wunderbares, gefühlvolles Lied. Mir kommen die Tränen!

My dad died in 2003, 9 days before my 21st birthday. It was the hardest day of my life. Almost 21 years later, im a father to 2 beautiful girls. I would give everything for heaven have visiting hours so he could meet his grandchildren

Years ago I lost my 16 year old daughter and I often wish I could visit her and bring her home. Thank you Ed for this beautiful song.

To anyone reading this, since there are so many in the comments, I’m so sorry for your loss, especially for those who were gone far too soon before their time. To lose a loved one creates a void in your heart and soul that unfortunately never mends or closes and is something we have to live with until it’s our time to hopefully see them again. ❤️

How l wish heavens had visiting hours, l would visit my lovely mum, jazz her how everything is messy without her, see her beautiful smile again and finally say goodbye to her, promising her to come back in the next visiting hours any day with new jazz. She was a darling ❤

This is such a beautiful song…so heartbreakingly raw and sad. Ed Sheeran is such a talented singer/songwriter.

My husband told me, there was a new Ed Sheeran song that was making people literally pull over in their cars because of the emotion. I think I found it. I miss you so much nan. Thank you Ed Sheeran.

Just like most comments, made me cry every time I hear it. My wife passed of cancer few months ago at 43 and we've been together since we were 18 and can't help to think of her when I hear this powerful song. I play it over and over again. "Cause this is not goodbye, it is just till we meet again."

This brings my husband closer to me. He passed 2020, and I still haven't accepted that he is really gone. Thank you, Ed.😢😢😢

This song reminds of my grandad. He was such a good human. Miss him everyday

This song is something else than a song... Rest in peace, Michael.

“So much has changed since you’ve been away” Dad words can’t describe how much we all miss you I wish I could just hear your laugh one more time

Thank you for such a beautiful, soulful song!! ❤I lost my dear husband who was my everything to cancer and this touched my heart on so many levels. The lines are perfect!! I would like his advice and he would say I am doing great while raising our beautiful daughters. 😢😢 I can never listen to this just as a song Ed Sheeran - I get immersed and lost in the lines!! Thanks again.

Truly beautiful. No other words. Gotta luv ed.

I lost both my parents to COVID just recently and this song makes me cry, It really depends on how you take it and how you handle it, I really do wish Heaven had visiting hours

This is the Ed that I love and remember. Prayers to anyone who’s lost a loved one.

This song takes me back to when my amazing Dad passed in 2021. I miss him every day. I just love this song x

60days today... I don't think i can ever remember to forget you Maria.. The world just look empty without you mom Blessing. Truth is, i don't know if I'll ever see you again. No one knew you would'nt be here today. I just wish the heaven had visiting hours, for sure Blessing is growing older. It's all i want to say 😢

"that she's getting older and i wish you'd met her" i gave birth to my daughter 1 month after my dad died, this part of the song really hits me and now my daughter is 10 months old and i wish he see every milestone her grand daughter had. : (

Ed Sheeran writes songs our hearts couldn't put to words. Truly beautiful.

I dedicate this song to my loved son mungerera job who passed away yesterday at midnyt...am so broken..I wish could visit you right away...may your soul rest in peace.

This song hits me hard, lost my Father at the age of 23, he had a triple by pass surgery, and the early hours of Sept. 1 he passed away 6 years ago. I still get teary eyes to this day. 😭😭😭❤❤❤💖💖💖

[Verse 1] I wish that heaven had visiting hours So I could just show up and bring good news That she's getting older and I wish that you'd met her The things that she'll learn from me, I got them all from you [Chorus] Can I just stay a while and we'll put all the world to rights? The little ones will grow and I'll still drink your favourite wine And soon, they're going to close, but I'll see you another day So much has changed since you've been away [Verse 2] Well, I wish that heaven had visiting hours So I could just swing by and ask your advice What would you do in my situation? I haven't a clue how I'd even raise them What would you do? 'Cause you always do what's right [Chorus] Can we just talk a while until my worries disappear? I'd tell you that I'm scared of turning out a failure You'd say, "Remember that the answer's in the love that we create" So much has changed since you've been away [Verse 3] I wish that heaven had visiting hours And I would ask them if I could take you home But I know what they'd say, that it's for the best So I would live life the way you taught me And make it on my own [Chorus] And I will close the door, but I will open up my heart And everyone I love will know exactly who you are 'Cause this is not goodbye, it is just 'til we meet again So much has changed since you've been away

We said goodbye to our father last year. My three siblings and I don’t have a day that passes without wishing we could speak to him just for a few moments. To have him suddenly taken from us was horrific. I now have two young nephews and the whole family teaches them about what a warm, loving and generous man their granddad was. This song pretty much sums up the place we are now. It’s beautiful.

Ed, thank you for being another wonderful writer/musician who has helped me with my grief. I lost my soul mate 6-1/2 yrs ago. Music has made life bearable 😊

This song is so very beautiful and heartfelt. Ed Sheeran is the perfect person to sing this song. His voice is so angelic! I love all his songs, he is great!

Holy shit, this is exactly how I felt 27 years ago when my mom passed away when I was 7 months pregnant with my first….. all the feels dude, all the fucking feels…..

"So much has changed since you've been away." I'm in tears. How did he pack so much feeling into a such a simple phrase.

I MISS YOU, MAAAA.... 'I wish that heaven had visiting hours And I would ask them if I could take you home But I know what they'd say, that it's for the best So I will live life the way you taught me, and make it on my own' Thank you so much for making this song, Ed Sheeran and team! God bless you all!! I wish that heaven had visiting hours So I could just show up and bring the news That she's gettin' older and I wish that you'd met her The things that she'll learn from me, I got them all from you Can I just stay a while and we'll put all the world to rights? The little ones will grow and I'll still drink your favorite wine And soon, they're going to close, but I'll see you another day So much has changed since you've been away I wish that heaven had visiting hours So I could just swing by and ask your advice What would you do in my situation? I haven't a clue how I'd even raise them What would you do? 'Cause you always do what's right Can we just talk a while until my worries disappear? I'd tell you that I'm scared of turnin' out a failure You'd say, "Remember that the answer's in the love that we create" So much has changed since you've been away I wish that heaven had visiting hours And I would ask them if I could take you home But I know what they'd say, that it's for the best So I will live life the way you taught me, and make it on my own And I will close the door, but I will open up my heart And everyone I love will know exactly who you are 'Cause this is not goodbye, it is just 'til we meet again So much has changed since you've been away

I Missed You Dad😢, Keep Resting till we get to meet Again Baaamiii.

My sister passed away from delta covid last 2 weeks ago and we buried her 3 days ago and this song hits the thoughts of many who suffer from the illness but who are left behind. I saw u in concert at Minute Maid during the divide tour and you are a blessed songwriter.

I can't stop crying to this song, especially the lyric "I wish that Heaven had visiting hours And I would ask them if I could take you home" I think it translates so well what everyone who lost someone wishes was possible....

I lost my dad to Covid in November 2020 I miss him so much I wasn’t ready to let him go I miss you so much dad I wish you were still here with mom and I ❤💔

This song resonates with me so much right now. I lost my lovely Dad in January unexpectedly and my heart is in pieces. Never knew you could live with pain like it! Miss and love you so much Dad. We will see each other again one day xx

Lost my dad when I was 12 and here I am still missing him every single day till I am 21. It's been not easy for growing up without a father figure in my life. I have so many unanswered questions to ask to him. So many stories to share. I only got into a middle school back then when he left me to a better place, and now I am already in my final year of university. I'm always on my peak of missing him whenever I face hardship and go through a mental breakdown. I feel like if he were still here, at least I could see him smiling and being proud of his last, little daughter. First few months of the year are always hard for me cause he passed away in January and his birthday is in March. Sometimes I get sad for no reason, and after thinking about it deeply, maybe I just miss him too much when a new year is starting. It feels weird. And sad. Dad, I miss you so much. I just want you to be happy up there. See you very soon. With love, daddy's forever little girl

"I'd tell you that I'm scared of turning out a failure" God knows how hard this line hits home

I just lost a friend 😭😭I have played this song more than 5 times since I received the news I really wish the heavens had visiting hours thanks Ed for this song

I lost my mother back in march to cancer. I miss her everyday that goes by and this song hits home some much. I wish i could bring my kids to see her cause she would be so proud of them. Even while writing this I'm starting to cry. Ed is amazing in all forms. Thank you for this beautiful song.

First time I heard this song, I couldn't stop crying. I'm not even sad or lonely at that time. It just really hits you.

This song hits hard for all those people who have lost a loved one :( it would really be so beautiful that heaven had visiting hours to be able to hug my grandmother very hard and ask her for advice Thank you Ed for this beautiful song ♡

My grandma died 30.7.-21 (3 years ago ❤) and was buried 20.8.-21. Ed released this song 19.8 .-21, day before her funeral, whitch is why this song means alot to me. I miss her so much ❤