: 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
: The lyrics were inspired by a night at James Blunt’s house in Ibiza, where Sheeran and Seaborn danced "barefoot on the grass" to Future's "March Madness" at 6:00 AM.
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: