The video features a live acoustic performance of the song, emphasizing Sheeran's solo stage presence with just his voice and an acoustic guitar.
The video premiered on Sheeran's YouTube channel on May 2, 2014 . Ed Sheeran - One [Official Music Video]
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 The video features a live acoustic performance of
It was filmed in a completely empty Wembley Arena in London. Song Meaning and Context It was filmed in
It is the only track on his second album, x (Multiply), that refers to that specific past relationship; the rest of the album focuses on moving on.
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".
Sheeran wrote "One" as the final song inspired by his former girlfriend, Alice, who was the subject of many tracks on his debut album, + .