"
Azizam" is Ed Sheeran's latest offering, released on April 4, 2025, and it marks the first single from his upcoming eighth studio album "
Play". The track was released under the Gingerbread Man Records and
Warner Music UK imprints.
Ed Sheeran –「Azizam」Lyrics
Azizam
Meet me on the floor tonight
Show me how to move like the water
In between the dancing lights
Be mine, be mine, azizam
I wanna be nowhere but here with you now
I wanna be one in this space
I wanna be tangled and wrapped in your cloud
I wanna be close to your face
Well, tomorrow can wait, losing time in this place
Till the sun is awake, be like a magnet on me
I don't care what they say, we can do it our way
And if love's just a game, then comе and play
Azizam
Meet me on the floor tonight
Show me how to movе like the water
In between the dancing lights
Be mine, be mine, azizam
Azizam
Azizam
I wanna get lost in your ocean and drown
I wanna be careless and free
I wanna live here in the moment we found
I wanna be all that you see
Well, tomorrow can wait, losing time in this place
Till the sun is awake, be like a magnet on me
I don't care what they say, we can do it our way
And if love's just a game, then come and play
Azizam
Meet me on the floor tonight
Show me how to move like the water
In between the dancing lights
Be mine, be mine, azizam
Meet me on the floor tonight
Show me how to move like the water
In between the dancing lights
Be mine, be mine, azizam
Azizam
Azizam
Meaning
The song is a heartfelt dedication to Ed Sheeran's wife, Cherry Seaborn. In the chorus, Sheeran croons, "Azizam / Meet me on the floor tonight / Show me how to move like the water / In between the dancin’ lights / Be mine, be mine, azizam." The lyrics exude passion and connection, capturing the beauty of a fleeting moment. Sheeran weaves a
tapestry of romantic desire and natural imagery with phrases like "Show me how to move like the water" and "I wanna be lost in your ocean and drown." The repetition of "Azizam" in the chorus acts as both a mantra and a hook, deeply embedding the cultural influence into the song's emotional core. It's a love song that feels universal yet personal, with a respectful nod to Persian language and rhythm.
Style and Influence
"Azizam" is a Persian - inspired electro - pop song. Sheeran blends his signature acoustic pop with traditional South Indian and Persian instruments such as the ghatam,
daf, santoor, and hammered
dulcimer. These instruments add depth and color to the track without overpowering it. The song features group vocals, shimmering synths, and a post - chorus hook designed for repetition. A slight electronic pulse underlies the melody, and the mid - tempo, steady rhythm makes it perfect for summer playlists and casual dancing. Despite the diverse instrumentation, the song retains Sheeran's distinctive sound. The post - chorus, "Be mine, be mine, azizam," stands out as a particularly strong moment. The track offers a fresh yet accessible musical experience, balancing the exotic with the familiar.
