Ed Sheeran - Perfect Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is the song 'Perfect' by Ed Sheeran about?

   The song 'Perfect' is written by Ed Sheeran about his wife-to-be Cherry Seaborn, whom he knew from school and then reconnected with when she was working in New York. The song is a romantic ballad focusing on traditional marriage.

2. What inspired the lyrics of 'Perfect'?

   Ed Sheeran revealed that the inspiration for the lyrics came after visiting James Blunt's house in Ibiza, where they listened to rapper Future's music at six in the morning. This led to the line: 'Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song.'

3. What records did 'Perfect' break or set?

   'Perfect' peaked at number four on UK Singles Chart and later became Sheeran's second number-one song from ÷, following 'Shape of You'. It also became 2017's Christmas number one single in UK. In US, it debuted at number thirty-seven on Billboard Hot 100 and later reached number one.

4. Who are some artists that Ed Sheeran collaborated with for different versions of 'Perfect'?

   'Perfect Duet', a version of the single featuring American singer Beyoncé, was released on 1 December 2017. Another duet with Italian singer Andrea Bocelli, titled 'Perfect Symphony', was released on 15 December 2017. A version with slightly different lyrics featuring Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine is included in Cinderella (2021) soundtrack.

5. Where was the official music video for 'Perfect' filmed?

   The official music video for 'Perfect' was filmed at an Austrian ski resort called Hintertux. The video shows Ed Sheeran and actress Zoey Deutch on a ski trip with friends, dancing in the snow, and ending up in a cabin together.

6. What is the musical structure of 'Perfect'?

   'Perfect' is written in the key of A♭ major (G major in live performances) with a tempo of 95 beats per minute. The song moves at a chord progression of A♭5–Fm7–D♭sus2–E♭ and the vocals span from E♭3 to A♭4.