Sheeran wrote "One" as the final song inspired by his former girlfriend, Alice, who was the subject of many tracks on his debut album, + .
Shot in black-and-white, the video uses long takes and wide shots of the cavernous, empty venue to highlight the song's themes of solitude and closure. Song Meaning and Context Ed Sheeran - One [Official Music Video]
It was filmed in a completely empty Wembley Arena in London. Sheeran wrote "One" as the final song inspired
Fans often confuse this video with Sheeran's 2025 Netflix special, . While the 2014 music video is a simple performance, the Netflix special is an ambitious single continuous take through New York City, featuring hits like "Thinking Out Loud" and "Shape of You". + . Shot in black-and-white