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Sapphire Lyrics – Ed Sheeran ft. Arijit Singh | Play

Few songs in recent memory have travelled quite like "Sapphire". Released as the third single from Ed Sheeran's eighth studio album Play, this joyful pop track teams Ed with Arijit Singh, India's most loved voice — and the result is a sparkling cross-cultural hit that ruled airwaves, playlists and reels through the summer of 2025. With its India-shot music video and an irresistible Punjabi-English blend, "Sapphire" became an instant global favourite.

🎵 SAPPHIRE (Single): Ed Sheeran ft. Arijit Singh

🎤 Singers: Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh — Arijit is uncredited on the original version, but he is officially featured on the remix released on 24 July 2025, where the two switch effortlessly between English, Hindi and Punjabi.

📀 Album: Play, Ed Sheeran's 8th studio album (released 12 September 2025). "Sapphire" was released as the album's third single on 5 June 2025.

🎼 Labels: Gingerbread Man Records, Atlantic Records UK

🌍 Languages: English + Punjabi — Ed delivers the "Cham cham chamke sitare wargi" hook in Punjabi. The track was recorded in Goa with Indian musicians and blends sitar with Punjabi-style beats.

🎬 Music Video: Directed by Liam Pethick and filmed across Hyderabad, Kolkata, Shillong and Arijit Singh's hometown Murshidabad. The video features a surprise cameo by Shah Rukh Khan, who lip-syncs the chorus.

📈 Chart Records: Debuted at No. 9 on the UK Singles Chart — Ed Sheeran's 43rd UK top-10 hit; the first English-language song to top Spotify India since 2021; topped India's IMI International Top 20 Singles chart for 18 weeks; and crossed 12 million YouTube views in its first 2 days.

The official music video for "Sapphire" is a vibrant love letter to India. Directed by Liam Pethick, it follows Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh through Hyderabad, Kolkata, Shillong and Arijit's hometown Murshidabad, capturing the colours, streets and warmth of the country. The biggest surprise comes at the end — Shah Rukh Khan appears lip-syncing the chorus, a cameo that sent fans into a frenzy when the video premiered.

The collaboration also gave fans another memorable Arijit Singh moment — read more about his journey in our Arijit Singh biography: age, career and popular songs.

🎥 SAPPHIRE Official Video

FAQs

1. Who sang Sapphire?

"Sapphire" is sung by Ed Sheeran, with Arijit Singh joining him on the official remix. Sheeran performs in English while also delivering the Punjabi hook, and Arijit trades verses across English, Hindi and Punjabi.

2. Which album is Sapphire from and when did it release?

It is the third single from Ed Sheeran's eighth studio album Play. The single released on 5 June 2025 (the Arijit Singh remix followed on 24 July 2025) under Gingerbread Man Records and Atlantic Records UK.

3. What is the song about?

A joyful love song that doubles as a tribute to India: Sheeran recorded it in Goa with Indian musicians and blends Punjabi folk energy, sitar and dhol-style beats into his pop sound.

4. Who appears in the official music video?

Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh, shot across Hyderabad, Kolkata, Shillong and Murshidabad by director Liam Pethick, with a surprise cameo by Shah Rukh Khan lip-syncing the chorus.

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