Budapest

George Ezra

About Budapest

"Budapest" is a song by English singer-songwriter George Ezra, from his debut studio album, Wanted on Voyage (2014). It was released as the album's second single on 13 December 2013 in Italy, and on 13 June 2014 in the United Kingdom. The song was co-written by Ezra with Joel Pott and produced by Cam Blackwood. The single was released on Columbia Records, and distributed by Sony Music, and peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart. "Budapest" has also been a major hit for Ezra in Austria and New Zealand, topping the charts in both countries, while reaching the top ten in Australia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands and Switzerland. It was the 13th-best-selling single of 2014 in the UK. The song was released in the U. S. in 2015 and has peaked at number 32. 


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My house in Budapest
My hidden treasure chest
Golden grand piano
My beautiful Castillo

You
You
I'd leave it all

My acres of a land
I have achieved
It may be hard for you to
Stop and believe

But for you
You
I'd Leave it all

Give me one good reason
Why I should never make a change
And baby if you hold me
Then all of this will go away

My many artifacts
The list goes on
If you just say the words
I'll up and run

Oh, to you
You
I'd leave it all

Give me one good reason
Why I should never make a change
And baby if you hold me
Then all of this will go away

Give me one good reason
Why I should never make a change
Baby if you hold me
Then all of this will go away

My friends and family
They, don't understand
They fear they'd lose so much
If you take my hand

But, for you
You
I'd lose it all

Give me one good reason
Why I should never make a change
And baby if you hold me
Then all of this will go away

Give me one good reason
Why I should never make a change
And baby if you hold me
Then all of this will go away

My house in Budapest
My hidden treasure chest
Golden grand piano
My beautiful castillo

You
You
I'd leave it all

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George Ezra

George Ezra Barnett (born 7 June 1993) is an English singer, songwriter, and musician, known for his deep, bass-baritone singing voice. more »

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Written by: George Barnett, Joel Laslett Pott

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Budapest" is a song by British musician George Ezra, from his debut studio album, "Wanted on Voyage" which was released in 2014.
Chart Performance
The song reached the top 10 in several countries around the world, including the UK, Ireland, and Australia. It also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Grammy Nomination
"Budapest" earned Ezra a nomination for Best Male Solo Artist at the 2015 BRIT Awards. The song was also nominated in 2015 for song of the year at BBC Music Awards.
Writing Process
George Ezra confessed that he wrote "Budapest" in about ten minutes, while he was drunk. He initially considered the track a throwaway because it vastly differed from his other bluesy, bass-heavy songs.
Song Interpretation
Despite its title, Ezra has never actually been to Budapest. He has explained in interviews that the song isn't about the city itself, but rather about the things he left with him to go out and chase his dreams, using Budapest as a symbol.
Overall Success
"Budapest" has been certified platinum in the UK and the US, meaning it has sold over 1 million copies. The song became his first top 10 in the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 8.
Music Video
The music video for "Budapest" was directed by Rob Brandon and it features Ezra performing the song in front of various simple and rustic backgrounds interspersed with footage of bizarre surrealistic images.
Notable Performances
Ezra performed "Budapest" at several music festivals and events, including the 2014 Glastonbury Festival and the 2015 Brit Awards.
The song's Popularity
"Budapest" has been streamed over 500 million times on Spotify, making it his most popular song on the platform.
Inclusion in Media
"Budapest" was featured in movies and TV shows such as "The Edge of Seventeen", "Beat Bugs" and "The Wrong Mans", among others. It was also used in the English Premier League's "Goals of the Week" segment.

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