Peak
1
Weeks
57
Score
13,345
Chart Year
2017
On 22 September 2017, a lyric video for "Perfect" was released on Sheeran's YouTube channel.[36] The music video for "Perfect" was released on Sheeran's YouTube channel on 9 November 2017. The video stars Zoey Deutch and was directed by Jason Koenig, who also directed the video for "Shape of You". The video was filmed at the Austrian ski resort of Hintertux[37] and shows Sheeran and Deutch going on a ski trip with friends, with the two dancing in the snow and ending up in a cabin together.[38] Ross McNeilage, who writes for MTV UK, called the video a "Christmas dream" for its wintery visual. While praising the simple story and the video's cinematography, McNeilage noted that Zoey Deutch acts opposite to the superstar as his love interest and we watch as they "coyly flirt until they realise their love for one another and slow dance in the snow together."[39] As of October 2022, the music video has received over 3.2 billion views on YouTube,[40] making it the 26th most viewed video on the site.[41] It received nominations for Song of the Year, Best Pop Video and Best Direction at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards
“Perfect” is an old-fashioned love ballad inspired by and dedicated to Ed’s then-fiancée (now wife) Cherry Seaborn. It is the fourth single from Sheeran’s 2017 album ÷. He explained his motivation for writing “Perfect” in an interview with Music Choice: I think the song “Perfect” is actually better than “Thinking Out Loud.” I think there was always a scare that “Thinking Out Loud” would define me and define my career. So I, I wrote a lot of songs trying to beat it and now I think, I think I have beaten it. Thematically, the song is reminiscent of “18,” a song he wrote for his friends in One Direction. The “Perfect Duet” featuring Beyoncé was released on Dec. 1, 2017 and the “Perfect Symphony” with Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli came out two weeks later on Dec. 15. “Perfect” reached number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart on Dec. 23, 2017. It also topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden and the UK. +464
[Verse 1] I found a love for me Oh, darling, just dive right in and follow my lead Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me [Pre-Chorus] 'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love Not knowing what it was I will not give you up this time But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own And in your eyes, you're holding mine [Chorus] Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight [Verse 2] Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets To carry love, to carry children of our own [Pre-Chorus] We are still kids, but we're so in love Fighting against all odds I know we'll be alright this time Darling, just hold my hand Be my girl, I'll be your man I see my future in your eyes [Chorus 2] Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight [Chorus 3] Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song I have faith in what I see Now I know I have met an angel in person And she looks perfect [Outro] I don't deserve this You look perfect tonight
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 25, 2017 | 37 | 89 |
| 2 | Apr 1, 2017 | 60 | 66 |
| 3 | Apr 8, 2017 | 94 | 32 |
| 29 | Oct 7, 2017 | 89 | 37 |
| 30 | Oct 14, 2017 | 58 | 68 |
| 31 | Oct 21, 2017 | 34 | 92 |
| 32 | Oct 28, 2017 | 22 | 104 |
| 33 | Nov 4, 2017 | 18 | 108 |
| 34 | Nov 11, 2017 | 10 | 116 |
| 35 | Nov 18, 2017 | 11 | 115 |
| 36 | Nov 25, 2017 | 8 | 118 |
| 37 | Dec 2, 2017 | 7 | 119 |
| 38 | Dec 9, 2017 | 5 | 121 |
| 39 | Dec 16, 2017 | 3 | 123 |
| 40 | Dec 23, 2017 | 1 | 125 |
| 41 | Dec 30, 2017 | 1 | 125 |
| 42 | Jan 6, 2018 | 1 | 125 |
| 43 | Jan 13, 2018 | 1 | 125 |
| 44 | Jan 20, 2018 | 1 | 125 |
| 45 | Jan 27, 2018 | 1 | 125 |