The song has appeared in various TV shows and movies, including The Vampire Diaries , Manifest , and Dear Edward , according to WhatSong . George Ezra - Budapest (Official Video)
The song was born from a month-long Interrail trip across Europe Ezra took in 2013. While in Malmö, Sweden, he missed his scheduled train to Budapest because he was severely hungover after a Eurovision Song Contest viewing party. Because he never made it to the city, the "house in Budapest" and "hidden treasure chest" mentioned in the lyrics are entirely fictional. Lyrical Themes: Sacrifice for Love George Ezra - Budapest
: The repetitive chorus, "I'd leave it all," reinforces the theme of choosing emotional connection over material gain. Composition and Success The song has appeared in various TV shows
: The Official Music Video on YouTube features Ezra performing in front of a diverse crowd of people, representing different cultures and small, abstract human interactions. Popular Culture Because he never made it to the city,
: Use of a "golden grand piano" and "beautiful artifacts" to symbolize wealth and status.
