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One Direction Lyrics
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I might never be the one you take home to mother
And I might never be the one who brings you flowers
But I can be the one, be the one tonight
When I first saw you
From across the room
I could tell that you were curious, oh, yeah
Girl, I hope you're sure
What you're looking for
'Cause I'm not good at making promises
But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do
Then baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can't even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Then baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
I might never be the hands you put your heart in
Or the arms that hold you any time you want them
But that don't mean that we can't live here in the moment
'Cause I can be the one you love from time to time
When I first saw you
From across the room
I could tell that you were curious, oh, yeah
Girl, I hope you're sure
What you're looking for
'Cause I'm not good at making promises
But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do
Then baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can't even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Then baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
And if you like cameras flashin' every time we go out
Oh, yeah
And if you're looking for someone to write your breakup songs about
Baby, I'm perfect
Baby, we're perfect
If you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do
Then baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can't even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Then baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
The song "Perfect" by One Direction is about a relationship that is not necessarily conventional or perfect, but fits together in its own unique way. The singer acknowledges that he may not be what society deems as the perfect romantic partner - he may not be a knight in shining armor or someone you take home to meet your family. However, he can be the one for the girl tonight, making memories and experiencing life to the fullest.
The lyrics show a sense of spontaneity, adventure, and rebellion. The singer mentions causing trouble in hotel rooms, having secret rendezvous, and doing things they shouldn't do. The song encourages living in the moment and following your heart. The chorus repeats the phrase "Baby, I'm perfect for you," emphasizing that despite flaws, the relationship is special and perfect in its own way.
Overall, "Perfect" is a catchy and upbeat song that celebrates young love and taking risks. It encourages listeners to embrace imperfections and find joy in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I might never be your knight in shinin' armor
I may not be your perfect hero
I might never be the one you take home to mother
I may not be the person you introduce to your parents
And I might never be the one who brings you flowers
I may not be the person who gives you flowers
But I can be the one, be the one tonight
But tonight, I can be the one for you
When I first saw you
When I laid my eyes on you
From across the room
From the other side of the room
I could tell that you were curious, oh, yeah
I sensed that you were interested
Girl, I hope you're sure
I hope you know what you want
What you're looking for
What you seek in life
'Cause I'm not good at making promises
I struggle to keep promises
But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
But if you enjoy naughty rendezvous in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
And if you enjoy secret meetings
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do
If you like breaking the rules with me
Then baby, I'm perfect
Then I'm perfect, baby
Baby, I'm perfect for you
I'm the perfect match for you, baby
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
If you like driving at night with windows down
And if you like going places we can't even pronounce
And if you like visiting places with difficult names
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
If you like turning your dreams into reality
Then baby, you're perfect
Then you're perfect, baby
Baby, you're perfect
You're perfect, baby
So let's start right now
Let's start now
I might never be the hands you put your heart in
I may not be the person you entrust your heart to
Or the arms that hold you any time you want them
Or the person who holds you whenever you need them
But that don't mean that we can't live here in the moment
But that doesn't stop us from enjoying the present moment
'Cause I can be the one you love from time to time
Because I can be the one you love occasionally
And if you like cameras flashin' every time we go out
And if you enjoy paparazzi attention
And if you're looking for someone to write your breakup songs about
And if you want someone to write breakup songs about your relationship
Baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm just what you need
Baby, we're perfect
We're perfect for each other, baby
So let's start right now
Let's begin right away
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Julian C. Bunetta, Jacob Kasher, Maureen Anne Mcdonald, Jesse Samuel Shatkin, John Henry Ryan, Harry Edward Styles, Louis William Tomlinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyric:
I might never be your knight in shinin' armor
I might never be the one you take home to mother
And I might never be the one who brings you flowers
But I can be the one, be the one tonight
When I first saw you
From across the room
I could tell that you were curious, oh, yeah
Girl, I hope you're sure
What you're looking for
'Cause I'm not good at making promises
But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do
Then baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can't even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Then baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
I might never be the hands you put your heart in
Or the arms that hold you any time you want them
But that don't mean that we can't live here in the moment
'Cause I can be the one you love from time to time
When I first saw you
From across the room
I could tell that you were curious, oh, yeah
Girl, I hope you're sure
What you're looking for
'Cause I'm not good at making promises
But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do
Then baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can't even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Then baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
And if you like cameras flashin' every time we go out
Oh, yeah
And if you're looking for someone to write your breakup songs about
Baby, I'm perfect
Baby, we're perfect
If you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do
Then baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can't even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Then baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
@hannahdimbleby
"if you like going places we can't even pronounce" Zayn: "we were in malabami- no malibu sorry"
@chelsyannsanchez4543
Hannah Dimbleby lol
@santoshbhatta7687
Why man why
You made me cry
@flowerpower1190
HOW DID I NEVER THINK ABOUT THIS OMG
@cecilestein2571
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
@1Dii_rcxtyonx
Hannah Dimbleby Still remember that, lol 😂
@sarajoshi1276
"Cause I'm not good at making promises" we know honey
18 months my foot
@aidenbooksmith2351
this needs to be the top comment omg
@gabbienavas
Sara Joshi and that said they were coming back in 2020 I mean they still could but we will have to wait and see
@wempysetiajayag1435
Thanks purple lovers princess belle to a me💜👑