: The story begins with a couple meeting at a bar, talking for hours, and eventually sharing a taxi ride home.
The official music video for Ed Sheeran 's was released on January 30, 2017, and has since become one of the most-viewed videos on YouTube . ed_sheeran_shape_of_you_official_music_video
: Originally, Sheeran did not plan to release the song himself and considered giving it to another artist before deciding to include it on his album ÷ (Divide) . Key Statistics & Availability Release Date : January 30, 2017. : The story begins with a couple meeting
: The lyrics, such as "I'm in love with the shape of you / We push and pull like a magnet do," emphasize physical attraction and the daily discovery of a new partner. Key Statistics & Availability Release Date : January
The video features a narrative inspired by the Rocky films, starring Ed Sheeran as a boxer training at a gym. It co-stars American dancer and model as his love interest and training partner, and includes a cameo by retired professional sumo wrestler Yamamotoyama Ryūta (credited as "Yama") during the climactic fight scene. Song Lyrics & Themes