George Ezra - Budapest Now

: It first gained significant traction in Italy before spreading to Germany and eventually becoming a top-three hit in the UK.

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 track features an upbeat melody driven by acoustic guitar and Ezra’s distinctive baritone voice. : It first gained significant traction in Italy

Lyrically, the song functions as a grand romantic gesture. Instead of promising things he already has, Ezra lists grand, material possessions—like a "golden grand piano" and a "mansion"—and declares he would leave them all behind for his partner. Because he never made it to the city,

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)