Ed_sheeran_perfect_official_music_video File
Sheeran intended "Perfect" to be the definitive love song of his career, aiming to surpass the success of his previous hit, "Thinking Out Loud".
: Musically, the song features a "double chorus" arrangement, where the energy intensifies in the second chorus through faster chord changes and fuller instrumentation. Cultural Impact ed_sheeran_perfect_official_music_video
: The narrative mirrors the song's lyrics, which Sheeran wrote about his real-life wife, Cherry Seaborn, whom he had known since school. Musical Context and Inspiration Sheeran intended "Perfect" to be the definitive love
: The snowy landscape of the Hintertux Glacier emphasizes the cozy, "winter wonderland" romanticism of the song. Musical Context and Inspiration : The snowy landscape
The official music video for "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran , released on November 9, 2017, is a cinematic romantic ballad that serves as a cornerstone of his third studio album, ÷ (Divide) . Directed by Jason Koenig, the video was filmed on the Hintertux Glacier in Austria, providing a breathtaking alpine backdrop for its narrative of rekindled love. Narrative and Visual Theme
: Scenes of the pair dancing in the dark and sharing a pizza in a cabin highlight the "perfect" nature of their connection.
The video stars Ed Sheeran and actress Zoey Deutch as childhood friends who reunite during a ski trip. The storyline follows their evolving relationship, moving from group activities with friends to intimate moments in a snow-covered cabin. Key visual motifs include: