Take Me Back to London
Take Me Back to London by Ed Sheeran feat. Stormzy is 142 BPM — Allegro (fast).
Half-time 71 BPM · Double-time 284 BPM · released 2019
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A high-energy grime track where Ed Sheeran and Stormzy trade verses celebrating their return to London, boasting about tours and city pride over trap-influenced beats.
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The right gear changes everything.
Moods: confident, energetic, nostalgic
Traditions: grime, trap
"Take Me Back to London" climbs hard.
Dynamic range 7/10 places this in our upper band. The opening volume that feels comfortable will not be comfortable at the climax. If you are setting this up for a focused listen, anchor your volume to the quietest section, not the loudest. The arc is the point of the song; if you blunt it by riding the volume knob, you lose what makes it work. Ed Sheeran feat. Stormzy built the dynamic shape on purpose. Plan around it.
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 7/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.
Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: dynamic vocals.
2019 context
Released in 2019. We have 448 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.1/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.
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How fast is "Take Me Back to London"?
142 BPM — Fast (workout / running pace)
Steady-state running pace. Matches most recreational runners' natural cadence.
Running, cycling, aerobic workouts, dance cardio.
Active tasks, getting pumped up, party, anything high-energy.
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When "Take Me Back to London" works, and when it doesn't
Use-case verdicts computed from the song's tempo, dynamics, and sensory profile.
No — too dynamic or too many surprises. Save for active listening.
Yes — 142 BPM sits squarely in the running / cardio band. Matches natural stride cadence.
No — contains elements that will keep an awake nervous system engaged.
Yes — predictable enough for safe driving attention, interesting enough to stay engaged.
Yes — sits in the background without demanding attention.
Not really — it's pleasant but doesn't hit hard enough for cathartic listening.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.
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Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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By the numbers: how this song compares
Computed from this song’s place among the 19,209 songs we’ve measured.
Where it sits in 19,000 songs
On our 19k-song scale this lands in the middle band — more energetic than 75% of songs, calmer than the other 25%. Its intensity reading of 55/100 comes from a dynamic range of 7/10, layered texture, mild shifts, and dynamic vocals. Relatively few songs occupy this exact corner of the spectrum.
What makes it unusual
What stands out most about this song is a fast, driving tempo: more extreme on that axis than 93% of everything we've measured. At the far opposite end of the library sit the songs built on near-total stillness — steady volume, no surprises, a slow and unhurried pulse — the kind of track this one is the counterpoint to.
Feels almost identical to
Closest matches by feel across all 19,209 measured songs — not by genre or artist, by how they actually move.
What it’s good for
Scored from this song’s tempo, intensity, dynamics and texture — not crowd votes.
2019 in context
The 448 songs we’ve measured from 2019 average a dynamic range of 6.1/10. At 7/10, this track is louder and more dynamic than its year.
Mixes smoothly with
Within a few BPM and close in feel — they flow without a jarring transition.
The fingerprint
The 8-dimension measurement behind every rating on this page.
Frequently asked about "Take Me Back to London"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the BPM of "Take Me Back to London" by Ed Sheeran feat. Stormzy?
"Take Me Back to London" by Ed Sheeran feat. Stormzy has a tempo of 142 BPM (Allegro (fast)). At half-time that is 71 BPM, and at double-time 284 BPM.
What is the sensory intensity of "Take Me Back to London" by Ed Sheeran feat. Stormzy?
"Take Me Back to London" by Ed Sheeran feat. Stormzy rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 7/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.
How loud is "Take Me Back to London" — what is its dynamic range?
"Take Me Back to London" has a dynamic range of 7/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "Take Me Back to London" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Take Me Back to London" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Take Me Back to London" best for?
In our library "Take Me Back to London" is recommended for: energy, movement, workout. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Take Me Back to London" released?
"Take Me Back to London" is from 2019, on the album "No.6 Collaborations Project". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Take Me Back to London"?
We tag "Take Me Back to London" as confident, energetic, nostalgic. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Take Me Back to London"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Is "Take Me Back to London" good for running?
Yes — at 142 BPM it sits in the running-cadence band (120-180 BPM). Match your stride to the beat and it keeps pace with most recreational runners.
Is "Take Me Back to London" good for studying?
Only partially. The song's dynamic range (7/10) means there will be loud moments that break focus during deep work.
Can I use "Take Me Back to London" for sleep?
Not recommended for sleep. Contains transitions that will wake you up.
Should I listen to "Take Me Back to London"?
"Take Me Back to London" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.
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