Now baby just lately you've been holding back too much
Your looks and my language, this could be the perfect touch
What you are asking fits with everything on my list
This could be the perfect fit

Tell me that it's madness to want something quite like this
But they don't understand the magic that I can't resist
Oh and wouldn't it be so tragic if everything just went amiss
And this could be the perfect fit

They say no-one is perfect some people might take the piss
And we say we're just friends come on, tell me what's wrong with this
But I say keep it simple, well we haven't even started yet
And this could be the perfect fit

See that dress you're wearing baby suits you right down to the ground
Tell me where in my world a better loving woman can be found
Well I've searched high and low now and from where you and I sit
Baby, this could be the perfect fit
Baby, this could be the perfect fit
Come on baby, this could be the perfect fit

Fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, say again
This could be the perfect fit
Fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit
This could be the perfect fit

Overall Meaning

In Van Morrison's song Perfect Fit, the narrator is speaking to a woman and suggesting that they would be a perfect match, both physically and emotionally. The narrator addresses the woman's reluctance to move forward, perhaps due to fear or apprehension, but he assures her that what they have is worth pursuing. He acknowledges that some people may not understand their relationship or may make fun of it, but he believes that their connection is special and worth the potential risks. The narrator praises the woman's dress, implying that she is beautiful and desirable, and assures her that he has searched high and low for someone like her. He ends the song by repeating that they could be the "perfect fit".

Line by Line Meaning

Now baby just lately you've been holding back too much
I have noticed that you have been holding back your emotions and feelings lately.

Your looks and my language, this could be the perfect touch
Your physical appearance and the way I communicate compliment each other well and could be a great combination.

What you are asking fits with everything on my list
What you are asking for is exactly what I'm looking for in a partner.

This could be the perfect fit
You and I could be the perfect match for each other.

Tell me that it's madness to want something quite like this
Others might think it is crazy to want a relationship like this.

But they don't understand the magic that I can't resist
But they don't understand the special connection we have that I can't resist.

Oh and wouldn't it be so tragic if everything just went amiss
It would be so unfortunate if anything went wrong and we couldn't be together as a result.

And this could be the perfect fit
This relationship could be the perfect match for us.

They say no-one is perfect some people might take the piss
People say that no one is perfect and some might mock us for thinking otherwise.

And we say we're just friends come on, tell me what's wrong with this
Though we claim to be just friends, what's wrong with exploring a deeper connection?

But I say keep it simple, well we haven't even started yet
I suggest we keep things simple for now, because we haven't even begun our relationship yet.

And this could be the perfect fit
This relationship has the potential to be the perfect match for us.

See that dress you're wearing baby suits you right down to the ground
I notice that the dress you're wearing suits you perfectly.

Tell me where in my world a better loving woman can be found
I can't imagine finding a better woman for me in my life.

Well I've searched high and low now and from where you and I sit
I have searched extensively, but I still can't find anyone who matches with me as well as you do.

Baby, this could be the perfect fit
You and I could be the perfect match for each other.

Come on baby, this could be the perfect fit
Let's give this relationship a chance because it has the potential to be the perfect match for us.

Fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, say again
Emphasizing the idea that this could be the perfect match for us.

This could be the perfect fit
This relationship could be the perfect match for us.

Fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit, fit
Reiterating the idea that this could be the perfect match for us.

This could be the perfect fit
This relationship could be the perfect match for us.

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