The song was co-written with the Swedish Persian-born producer Ilya, known for his work with Ariana Grande. The name "Azizam" translates from Persian as "my dear" or "my beloved" — this is a common addressing to close people.
Sheeran noted that while working on the track, he discovered similarities between Persian and Irish folk motifs.
"Although it sounds different from my previous works, 'Azizam' feels familiar to me. We wanted to create a festive atmosphere, and Ilya helped us realize this idea"
the musician shared.
The artist also spoke about his interest in the musical traditions of different countries. Traveling the world, he studies local cultures and searches for new sources of inspiration. True, not all creative experiments go smoothly — in February, Indian police banned Shiran from performing an improvised street concert.
The new single became part of the album being prepared, in which Shiran continues to experiment with different musical styles.