Ed Sheeran - Plastic Bag (Fan Created Music Video) [Italy]

"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

[@samuelebarbetta4546]

Thanks to all of you for showing me your love and appreciation ❤ i’m really grateful for this opportunity

[@raffaellaventurelli503]

sam sei il nostro orgoglio

[@staaardustt]

bravo samu 🩷🩷🩷

[@camerondentremont4316]

Great video!

[@leaardolino7649]

Samu sei unico al mondo, una forza della natura 🫶🏻

[@claudiacarloni3149]

È splendido, Complimenti ❤

[@Jess-fv3wb]

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.

[@elianatorres9099]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@chriskarma_]

Love love ❤️

[@elisas.8810]

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! ❤

[@mofitzgerald129]

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.

[@skyalien8131]

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.

[@ReksVolstgalph]

The costumes! The moves! Such an excellent conveying of the overall mood of the song.

[@Frankfreaks]

Proud italian fan here! ❤️🇮🇹

[@andreapetrosino8535]

The dancer Samuele Barbetta is a genius!!!!

[@JasfinJafin2774]

The dancing fits song perfectly, expressing internal struggle 😢😢🍂🍂

[@3148mi]

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❤

[@violamandyfinnigan5463]

Really loved the dancing and the costumes! Fits the vibe of the song so well!

[@elianatorres9099]

El artista es italiano 💜💜

[@noemivalva07]

Samuele sei arte. La tua intensità e la tua espressività sono incredibili. Complimenti davvero ❤

[@roronoazoro8696]

The choreography and music is on the spot, loved it 🤌

[@subhrotunes]

This performance is unreal!!!❤️🔥

[@gustavogardel7393]

The costumes and the performer’s performance 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@mary_vakarian4289]

I love this video with the amazing Samuele Barbetta 😍😍 when he dances he tells a story.

[@nekomanma21]

Oh, what beautiful art!✨
The dancer " Samuele Barbetta " has a wonderful ability of expression.

[@noemivalva07]

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. ❤

[@marianninabianchi6737]

Wow... Bellissimo.... Samu la tua arte è magia❤

[@nics1446]

Samuele Barbetta, da amici a Ed Sheeran ❤️❤️ complimenti

[@angelacalestani1962]

Il passo è stato brevissimo...perché la bravura di Sam è unica!!!!❤❤❤

[@paofaundez]

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.

[@Ben_Yeboah]

Do you know how great you must be to get such love around the world? Ed Sheeran is that great!

[@happiness6177]

🍂🤎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🤎🍂😊

[@MakeGood]

I loved your interpretation of the song... great job bringing your vision to life. Congrats from your fellow contest winner (USA) 🧡

[@morganfern29]

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.

[@mondo.di.uncinetto]

The dancer is Samuele Barbetta

[@yza7bts]

Proud of you Samy, good job,you are so talented... you deserve all the best 😍😍💪💪💪🔝🔝🔝🔥🔥🔥🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@laceyhayes4486]

This fan vid is my favourite, you can feel the whole song in his body. Amazingly done.

[@ElvisRoberta]

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?

[@daenerys158]

Hats off to the performer and choreographer🫶🍂

[@marilunaitsdope]

The same, he coreo himself

[@nahinchowdhury3159]

Amazing performance. Fits perfectly with the already amazing song ❤

[@chiaramaniero5492]

Sam sei bravissimo continua così sempre più su❤

[@janazubkova5396]

Nečekat.
Žít.
Milovat.
Dojít si pro svou lásku je správné.
Láska je život. ♥️
Krásná ale smutná písnička 🍃🍃🌺🎼🎶🌺🍃kde člověk ztratil smysl života.
Děkuji Ede 🩷🌷

[@elenaleoni1410]

Bravo Samuele sin dai tempi di Amici hai sempre dimostrato un talento unico e anche oggi continui a farlo!

[@martinagranato8900]

Sam e Ed insieme arte pura ❤

[@stellaraimondo]

Sam non si smentisce mai❤️

[@MusicOrLoseItTV]

This made me create a new category for my end of year music video lists: Best Acting In A Music Video 🏆

[@carlapresente1249]

sheeran una garanzia♥samuele, non avevo dubbi... bravissimo, complimenti!♥

[@RutFisger]

Makes me appreciate music even more.

[@fruityflowers1]

He’s legendary, epic. Bubble wrap him.

[@antobarbaro7063]

Wowwww !! E tu sam of mind danzi e crei magia ✨️🫶🏻

[@dennisafrifa9986]

I wanna be the first to hear this masterpiece if it gets out... Who also has that same feeling?

[@federicaromana2385]

how wonderful reading appreciation comments on Samu! we love u buddy

[@adrianabressan6399]

Sono curiosa di vedere cosa ha realizzato la creatività italiana. 🎉

[@samgrumbine3932]

youve inspired me since i was 13 ed, 5 years of enjoying your music and lyrical genius

[@cristianrenfijesvargas7933]

Ami desde que tengo 16 años ❤❤
Es un genio!!!

[@dianalandry4617]

I love Ed Sheeran. He is a genius song writer!!!
❤❤❤

[@TheSamiRibeiro]

😍

[@Marine0121]

Hello, nice to meet you, my name is Joe Stanek, what's your name?

[@robbieanderson1933]

💯

[@ElvisRoberta]

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?

[@mysthein_cloud]

is this for reallll???? This is so good!

[@HeyItsDebbieJ]

The absolute POETRY that is Samuele Barbetta

[@renaldyirvan4054]

So far this is the best fan created music video.. love this 🤩

[@momu9368]

Wow🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 toller Video zu einem super tollen Song🙃🙃🙃🧡💛🧡❤️

[@psg1899]

Omg this is so beautiful 😍
Wonderful clip and wonderful music!

[@lisapagnini4640]

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 ❤💙🕷️

[@shadowlali]

Sam è arte pura💜

[@TheDutLinx]

Fantastic freaking video! Congratz to Laura and the team!

[@psg1899]

" 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.

[@aminatuiddrisu4692]

❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤

[@lilianahidalgo1928]

Samu sei fantastico mi hai fatto volare oltre con la tua coreografia,bravissimo❤

[@nuoveconsapevolezze]

Samuele un talento immenso

[@Claudia-0312]

Ed sheeran e Samuele barbetta nello stesso video, ditemi se non è questo un sogno

[@johnbright5735]

Hello how are you doing today 😊 hope you don't mind me asking you that ☺️

[@veganvocalist4782]

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)))

[@keiongarraway3264]

This video is incredible 😢

[@Scotland4youScoziaperTe]

La Bassa Padovana è orgogliosa di te ❤ Ad maiora Samuele!

[@Belle_life]

Insomma... il solito Sam. Bravo ❤

[@silviahallert6417]

Genial auf jede Art.🤗💚👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@PorkChops2024]

This is like my favorite song of the album! I’m so excited!

[@AYA123EE]

Yasss sameeee

[@vanessa4587]

I think this is my favorite one so far.💜

[@elianatorres9099]

La disciplina la onesta il talento premiano ..non sei racomendato e debi essere orgoglioso delle tue capacità 👏👏👏

[@happiness6177]

🍂🤎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🤎🍂😊

[@alexandralanca2007]

This is art!❤

[@aaronrossi9916]

Samu una certezza

[@simonaspedale8910]

Samuele perfetto per il video, poesia pura!

[@ritagasparini1317]

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!!😂💓👏🏻😍🥲

[@ElvisRoberta]

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?

[@gianluiava1848]

Sam=Arts❤

[@aliceazzini2987]

Samuele Number 1, sei il nostro orgoglio poeta genio !

[@mariluomaranta7359]

Best wishes from Finland - saw you at Amici, and havefollowed your career ever since - you are very interesting and talented artist!

[@saturn7798]

The dancer is so talented omg I love it!!

[@ornellamazzola8541]

Samuele Barbetta is a magic dancer !!!!!

[@Silvia361]

Samu sei bravissimo❤

[@birutegrafinina968]

How interesting and very impressive!! Thank you, dear Ed!!

[@sylviafrank-sx6lr]

Very extravacant video - verry cool . Ed and his music anyway !!! 👍❤

[@bigtimebrent]

"I had friends, but no longer see them
And it's just me and, now, all my demons" 😢

[@raimondaspoleti4202]

I am proud to listen this beautiful song ❇💯❇ from 🇮🇹 i love your songs ❤ ED SHEERAN 🔝🍂🍁 30/11/2023 🍂🐞🍁

[@raimondaspoleti4202]

@EdSheerantop : Thank you so much 😊❇❤❇Marry Christmas too 🎅❇💖❇ i live in UMBRIA near Perugia city _( 🇮🇹 )_ ❤

[@JessyDianaCosplay]

OMG, love the interpretation soooooo much 😍

[@giorgiagalante8658]

Samu di Amici 😮❤

[@keiongarraway3264]

My fave n this album for sure

[@nickleceliaibarra1918]

Unconditional ❤

[@321edhp50]

Well done ! Super fantastic fanolator ! 2:48 😮😮😮😊😊😊❤❤❤❤ 2:55

[@reynacastillo6359]

Siempre será un placer escuchar tus canciones en poema y que trásmiten la realidad de vidas vividas. Gracias.♥️♥️♥️🤗

[@giuliadomenici1660]

Grande Ed grande Samu

[@piyushbairagi5265]

What a beautiful song 😊😊

[@northroadproductionsvt]

This edit is astonishing. Well done!

[@claudiacarloni3149]

È meraviglioso questo video complimenti e grazie ❤

[@angelicamarreu3369]

Samuele sei bravissimo❤

[@ria7467]

Sam assurdo ❤️

[@familie_719]

I love your songs😻❤️, congrats on your work!!🙏

[@valentinamontaldo75]

Semplicemente meraviglioso. Samuele super come sempre.

[@danielacutrulla8479]

Samuele bravissimo ❤

[@jacksonhickey2151]

Saw ed im 2017 still my favorite concert and ive seen over 20 bands

[@annalauratozzini6065]

Bravissimo Samuele, orgoglio italiano

[@chaba.abir.Cleopatre31]

Respect from algérienne 😍🇩🇿😍😍🇩🇿😍😍🇩🇿

[@luisaassogna4760]

Proud of you Samuuu..!!! 🎉❤

[@user-ym6ys2ff1l]

❤

[@aureliavivolo4280]

Bravissimo Samuele!🎉👏🩵🇮🇹🎉

[@bettie2289]

❤❤❤love the performance 👏👏👏