Ed Sheeran wrote and recorded "I See Fire" in a single day for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), creating a haunting, folk-inspired ballad that captures the impending destruction of the Lonely Mountain. The song, featuring Sheeran on multiple instruments, serves as a musical bridge to the film's climax, blending themes of brotherhood with the symbolic, fiery fate of Middle-earth. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more