That "one" is . Sheeran had known Cherry since high school, but they reconnected later in life and fell in love. He has publicly stated that "Perfect" is entirely about Cherry—specifically their first few months of dating when they would slow dance at her house. (He later wrote “Remember the Name” about their wedding day).
Written for his then-fiancée (now wife) Cherry Seaborn, the song tells a deeply personal story of reconnecting with a childhood sweetheart. Review: Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran collaborate for "Perfect" Song Perfect Ed Sheeran
He was having a rare “off” day, playing golf (badly, by his own admission) and enjoying the grounds. Feeling inspired by the beautiful, tranquil setting, he picked up a guitar and wrote the chord progression and melody in just a few hours. He described the process as one of the easiest writing sessions of his life—the song just fell out . That "one" is
Sheeran wrote the song for his then-girlfriend (now wife), Cherry Seaborn , whom he had known since childhood. (He later wrote “Remember the Name” about their
"Perfect" was released in 2017 as part of Ed Sheeran's third studio album, ÷ (Divide). The song was written by Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge, a Welsh singer-songwriter who has collaborated with Sheeran on many of his hits. According to Sheeran, "Perfect" was inspired by his then-fiancée, Cherry Seaborn, whom he met in 2016. The song is a love letter to Cherry, and its lyrics reflect Sheeran's feelings of adoration and devotion.