"For the Plastic Bag music video, I got inspired by how Ed wrote the song from someone else's perspective and I wanted to play with this idea of putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and realising everyone is going through their own struggles.
I feel incredibly grateful to all of the wonderful creatives who gave a little bit of themselves to this project. There is a glimpse of every one of us in the video." - Laura Days
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Writer & Director: Laura Days
Dancer & Choreographer: Samuele Barbetta
Director of Photography: Giulio Melani
Editor: Jan Devetak
A The Blink Fish Production
Producer: Clara Alison Gloceri
Production Manager: Pietro Foti
Stylist: Leonardo Persico
Brands: Dolce&Gabbana, Paul Smith, Simon Cracker, Archivio LaCouture
Hair & Makeup: Fabio D’Onofrio
Hair & Makeup Assistant: Sara Vianelli
Nail Artist: Sara Bergaglio
VFX Artist: Giorgio Ajello
Graphic Designer: Ranaroid
1AD: Lorenzo Lecchi
Creative Team: Alberta Molajoni, Chiara Convertini
6 Floor Factory: Valerio Tazza
ImaCrew Management: Martina Castellani, Paola Pasini
Backstage Photographer: Elisa Cappellini
Social Media Manager: Alessandra Grimaldi
1AC: Fabio Cazzato
2AC: Pietro Brunelleschi
Gaffer: Filippo Ficozzi
Spark: Michael Ciaramicoli, Davide Bianchi
Console Operator: Simone Giannico
Console Assistant: Alessio Massa
Key Grip: Sergio Diterlizzi
Grip: Marco Tavani
Colorist: Giulio Melani
Data Manager: Nicola Carri
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Plastic Bag Lyrics:
I overthink and have trouble sleeping
All purpose gone and don’t have a reason
There’s no doctor to stop this bleeding
So I left home and jumped in the deep end
Took a job for dad, I think just to please him
So when I quit I just kept it secret
And I had friends but no longer see them
It’s just me and now all my daemons
Are heavy weighing on my heart
I guess I’m done already, all but given up
Burning days til the week ends
And starts, I just pretend I’m not where I am
Should I cancel my plans?
Saturday night is giving me a reason to rely on the strobe light, the lifeline of a promise in a shot glass
And I’ll take that if you’re giving out love from a plastic bag
My friend died it’s been years still grieving
And I thought time would be somehow healing
When love finds me I’m too numb to feel it
Why the fuck am I here still breathing?
I would pray but I don’t believe it
Woe is me but I don’t care either
Life is not the way that it seems but
Maybe this will all be a dream
And I’ll stay steady, balance on the rope
I guess that I’m not ready to rely on the hope
I’m burning days til the week ends
And starts, I just pretend I'm not where I am
Should I cancel my plans?
Saturday night is giving me a reason to rely on the strobe light, the lifeline of a promise in a shot glass
And I’ll take that if you’re giving out love from a plastic bag
I’m a wreck head
Take me to the other side
Don’t look in my eyes
It’s almost morning I’m still not leaving
It’s wearing off but I still can feel it
Another one and I’ll touch the ceiling
This is all I want to be
Saturday night is giving me a reason to rely on the strobe light, the lifeline of a promise in a shot glass
And I’ll take that if you’re giving out love from a plastic bag
Thanks to all of you for showing me your love and appreciation ❤ i’m really grateful for this opportunity
sam sei il nostro orgoglio
bravo samu 🩷🩷🩷
Great video!
Samu sei unico al mondo, una forza della natura 🫶🏻
È splendido, Complimenti ❤
INCREDIBLE!!! and that dancer!!! Ed's songs were the anthem to my relationship with my son's father... it was a running thing with us where id always say "i dedicate every Ed Sheeran song to you"! He died tragically at age 27 and every time Ed makes a song, its like my heart heals a tiny bit. Thank you for all of your love Ed.
❤❤❤❤❤
Love love ❤️
The costumes! The moves! Such an excellent conveying of the overall mood of the song.
The dancer Samuele Barbetta is a genius!!!!
Bellissimo questo progetto da parte di Ed Sheeran di aver permesso ai suoi fan di partecipare creativamente con lui alle sue canzoni! E Sam che dire, ti sei superato! Fantastico! ❤
My favorite song on the album - DEFINITELY my favorite fan video. This song brings back soooo many memories when I was a single young adult. Over 45 years ago but this song brings back those painful memories. WELL DONE !!!! Standing ovation to all who were a part of this video. Thanks for making it.
Proud italian fan here! ❤️🇮🇹
Really loved the dancing and the costumes! Fits the vibe of the song so well!
El artista es italiano 💜💜
The dancing fits song perfectly, expressing internal struggle 😢😢🍂🍂
Samuele Barbetta, da amici a Ed Sheeran ❤️❤️ complimenti
Il passo è stato brevissimo...perché la bravura di Sam è unica!!!!❤❤❤
Interpretar una canción de Ed es un arte. un vídeo limpio y puesta en escena de lo que son los miedos. Bella elección. Felicitaciones por poder ver la letra de esta canción. Mi favorita.
The costumes and the performer’s performance 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
The choreography and music is on the spot, loved it 🤌
I love this video with the amazing Samuele Barbetta 😍😍 when he dances he tells a story.
I want to know what fan of Ed’s made this video. Whoever made this video did an amazing job. I love this video. It is unique and very creative.
The dancer is Samuele Barbetta
どうしてこんなにも素敵なPVを作れるのだろうか🎉 素敵な時間をありがとう❤
This performance is unreal!!!❤️🔥
Oh, what beautiful art!✨ The dancer " Samuele Barbetta " has a wonderful ability of expression.
Amazing performance. Fits perfectly with the already amazing song ❤
Do you know how great you must be to get such love around the world? Ed Sheeran is that great!
I loved your interpretation of the song... great job bringing your vision to life. Congrats from your fellow contest winner (USA) 🧡
youve inspired me since i was 13 ed, 5 years of enjoying your music and lyrical genius
Ami desde que tengo 16 años ❤❤ Es un genio!!!
Sam sei bravissimo continua così sempre più su❤
🍂🤎ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC VIDEO..WOW...WOW Ed..in disbelief!! Really Loved it...off for Repeats💙Very talented & depicted Ed's song "Plastic Bag" Perfectly🌟CONGRATS to All involved🌟Thanks For these videos Ed,fantastic opportunity for Fans🤎🍂😊
Wow... Bellissimo.... Samu la tua arte è magia❤
I love Ed Sheeran. He is a genius song writer!!! ❤❤❤
😍
Hello, nice to meet you, my name is Joe Stanek, what's your name?
💯
Hello Diana how are you doing? am a big fans. Have a fabulous day. Sending good wishes to your way. Love from NY 😊and you?
Samuele sei arte. La tua intensità e la tua espressività sono incredibili. Complimenti davvero ❤
Sam non si smentisce mai❤️
Sono curiosa di vedere cosa ha realizzato la creatività italiana. 🎉
Sam e Ed insieme arte pura ❤
" 29 november 2023 lets see how Many legends are listening to this masterpiece . By far one of the most pupolar songs ever even after 6 year's.
❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤
I wanna be the first to hear this masterpiece if it gets out... Who also has that same feeling?
this deserves more views. It should hit 1 million views!!! The emotions conveyed through the dancers' facial expressions and movements are so impactful. I cry every time I watch it while listening to the song.
Hats off to the performer and choreographer🫶🍂
The same, he coreo himself
how wonderful reading appreciation comments on Samu! we love u buddy
Sam è arte pura💜
This fan vid is my favourite, you can feel the whole song in his body. Amazingly done.
Hello Lacey how are you doing? am a big fans. Have a fabulous day. Sending good wishes to your way. Love from NY 😊and you?
Ed sheeran e Samuele barbetta nello stesso video, ditemi se non è questo un sogno
Hello how are you doing today 😊 hope you don't mind me asking you that ☺️
Proud of you Samy, good job,you are so talented... you deserve all the best 😍😍💪💪💪🔝🔝🔝🔥🔥🔥🇮🇹🇮🇹
Makes me appreciate music even more.
He’s legendary, epic. Bubble wrap him.
Samuele un talento immenso
Samu una certezza
Sam=Arts❤
"I had friends, but no longer see them And it's just me and, now, all my demons" 😢
Wowwww !! E tu sam of mind danzi e crei magia ✨️🫶🏻
Bellissimo progetto questo di Ed Sheeran, che permette di far scoprire a tutto il mondo talenti da ogni paese. Orgogliosa di questo video magnifico, la danza di Samuele è vera arte ma anche la regista è stata fantastica, idea bellissima. ❤
This video is incredible 😢
This made me create a new category for my end of year music video lists: Best Acting In A Music Video 🏆
Un accoppiata vincente:la voce meravigliosa di Ed e il Talento enorme di Sam(Samuele,ballerino Italiano) Sam sono molto Felice per te,sei un Essere Speciale ti meriti tutto questo ti ADORO. Scusami Ed sei bravo anche te!!😂💓👏🏻😍🥲
Hello Rita, how are you doing? am a big fans. Have a fabulous day. Sending good wishes to your way. Love from NY 😊and you?
is this for reallll???? This is so good!
This is art!❤
🍂🤎Although devastatingly sad,I love "Plastic Bag" a Fav.Ed Always has the Art of writing songs of such sadness,but lifts you up with his incredible upbeat music.Your Brilliant Ed & The Very BEST.Thanks for making these videos possible for your fans🤎🍂😊
This is like my favorite song of the album! I’m so excited!
Yasss sameeee
Samu sei bravissimo❤
sheeran una garanzia♥samuele, non avevo dubbi... bravissimo, complimenti!♥
I can't even find the words to express how emotional, proud and grateful i am. This mv is absolutely stunning and sam deserved this opportunity more than anyone else and he absolutely nailed it ❤💙🕷️
The absolute POETRY that is Samuele Barbetta
Nečekat. Žít. Milovat. Dojít si pro svou lásku je správné. Láska je život. ♥️ Krásná ale smutná písnička 🍃🍃🌺🎼🎶🌺🍃kde člověk ztratil smysl života. Děkuji Ede 🩷🌷
Bravo Samuele sin dai tempi di Amici hai sempre dimostrato un talento unico e anche oggi continui a farlo!
Omg this is so beautiful 😍 Wonderful clip and wonderful music!
I am proud to listen this beautiful song ❇💯❇ from 🇮🇹 i love your songs ❤ ED SHEERAN 🔝🍂🍁 30/11/2023 🍂🐞🍁
@EdSheerantop : Thank you so much 😊❇❤❇Marry Christmas too 🎅❇💖❇ i live in UMBRIA near Perugia city _( 🇮🇹 )_ ❤
Samuele perfetto per il video, poesia pura!
So far this is the best fan created music video.. love this 🤩
I think this is my favorite one so far.💜
Mal posso esperar pra ouvir ao vivo no rock in rio 2024 🇧🇷❤
Samu sei fantastico mi hai fatto volare oltre con la tua coreografia,bravissimo❤
Ed Sheeran never disappoint us with his music
Samuele sei bravissimo❤
Fantastic freaking video! Congratz to Laura and the team!
Insomma... il solito Sam. Bravo ❤
OMG, love the interpretation soooooo much 😍
Bravissimo Samuele!🎉👏🩵🇮🇹🎉
Samu di Amici 😮❤
Best wishes from Finland - saw you at Amici, and havefollowed your career ever since - you are very interesting and talented artist!
Proud of you Samuuu..!!! 🎉❤
The dancer is so talented omg I love it!!
Siempre será un placer escuchar tus canciones en poema y que trásmiten la realidad de vidas vividas. Gracias.♥️♥️♥️🤗
What a beautiful song 😊😊
How interesting and very impressive!! Thank you, dear Ed!!
I love your songs😻❤️, congrats on your work!!🙏
❤
La Bassa Padovana è orgogliosa di te ❤ Ad maiora Samuele!
Sam assurdo ❤️
EXCEPTIONAL dancer, mime artist / actor / performer / expressionist . Wow was really blown away especially the boxing scene , found my self with my mouth open ...and speechless . Watch this space , this man has a other worldly ability to express creatively ;D Want to witness more of this souls journey , ....MIND blowing ;D)))
La disciplina la onesta il talento premiano ..non sei racomendato e debi essere orgoglioso delle tue capacità 👏👏👏
Very extravacant video - verry cool . Ed and his music anyway !!! 👍❤
Wow🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 toller Video zu einem super tollen Song🙃🙃🙃🧡💛🧡❤️
Todos esses videos mostrando o quanto os fãs do Ed são talentosos!! Sério ME APAIXONEI por cada um!! PARABÉNS para cada fã do Ed espalhados pelo fã especialmente a nossa brasileira Bia Pinha que arrasou no seu vídeo!!! ILY ED
My fave n this album for sure
Ficou incrível, o vídeo traduz muito a música todos os conflitos .
Clowns actually freak me out!! He may not purposely be trying to look like a Clown but he’s still freaking me out!!!
Samuele Barbetta is a magic dancer !!!!!
❤❤❤love the performance 👏👏👏
Saw ed im 2017 still my favorite concert and ive seen over 20 bands
My favorite song❤
Genial auf jede Art.🤗💚👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
U r the witnesss of something special
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Samuele Number 1, sei il nostro orgoglio poeta genio !
Respect from algérienne 😍🇩🇿😍😍🇩🇿😍😍🇩🇿