Perfect World
♫ Simple Plan Lyrics
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I never could have seen this coming
It seems like my world's falling apart
Why is everything so hard?
I don't think that I can deal
With the things you said
It just won't go away
This could never happen
In a perfect world
You'd still be here
And it makes no sense
I can just pick up the pieces
But to you this means nothing
Nothing at all
I used to think that I was strong
Until the day it all went wrong
I think I need a miracle to make it through
I wish that I could bring you back
I wish that I could turn back time
'Cause I can't let go
I just can't find my way
Without you I just can't find my way
I don't know what I should do now
I don't know where I should go
I'm still here waiting for you
I'm lost when you're not around
I need to hold on to you
I just can't let you go
In a perfect world
This could never happen
In a perfect world
You'd still be here
And it makes no sense
I can just pick up the pieces
But to you this means nothing
Nothing at all
You feel nothing
Nothing at all
Nothing at all
The lyrics of Simple Plan's song "Perfect World" reflect the pain and confusion of losing someone they love. The singer laments about how he never expected his world to come crashing down, but now that it has, he finds himself struggling to deal with the harsh reality of the situation. He feels like he needs a miracle to get through this tough time and wishes he could turn back time and bring that person back.
The chorus speaks about the idea of a "perfect world," where none of this would have happened, and the person he loves would still be around. The singer cannot help but feel like it all makes no sense and is unable to move on. He admits that he is lost without this person and can't find his way.
Overall, the song's emotional lyrics reflect the heartbreak and struggle that comes with losing someone that was close to you, and how even in a world where everything is supposed to be perfect, it is still possible to experience a great deal of pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I never could have seen this far
I never could have predicted this future or outcome
I never could have seen this coming
I never could have expected or anticipated this happening
It seems like my world's falling apart
Everything around me feels like it's crumbling or breaking down
Why is everything so hard?
Why is life so difficult and challenging right now?
I don't think that I can deal
I don't have the strength or skills to handle this situation
With the things you said
With the hurtful or damaging words you spoke
It just won't go away
This pain or grief that I'm feeling seems to persist and linger
In a perfect world
In an ideal or flawless reality
This could never happen
This tragedy or loss would be impossible
You'd still be here
You would still be present and alive in my life
And it makes no sense
This situation seems senseless, confusing, or unfair
I can just pick up the pieces
I can simply move on or find a way to cope with this experience
But to you this means nothing
To you, my attempts to heal or recover seem worthless or insignificant
I used to think that I was strong
I used to believe that I had inner strength or resilience
Until the day it all went wrong
Until the day that everything fell apart or turned against me
I think I need a miracle to make it through
I feel like I need an extraordinary or unlikely event to help me survive this situation
I wish that I could bring you back
I wish that I could resurrect or revive someone who has passed away
I wish that I could turn back time
I wish that I could travel back in time to change or prevent this tragedy
Cause I can't let go
Because I am unable or unwilling to move on or release my pain
I just can't find my way
I feel lost or confused without guidance or direction
Without you I just can't find my way
Without the support or presence of someone specific, I feel aimless or hopeless
I don't know what I should do now
I am unsure or confused about how to proceed or handle this situation
I don't know where I should go
I am uncertain or lost about my purpose or direction in life
I'm still here waiting for you
I am still present in this state of grief or longing for someone who is no longer here
I'm lost when you're not around
I feel disoriented or directionless when someone who used to be part of my life is no longer present
I need to hold on to you
I require comfort or support from someone who I have lost or who is no longer here
I just can't let you go
I am unable or unwilling to move on or forget about someone who is no longer here
You feel nothing
You appear to have no emotional connection or investment in my healing or survival
Nothing at all
There is a complete absence or void of support or compassion
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, PIERRE BOUVIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@orcaxx1860
I open my eyes
I try to see but I’m blinded by the white light
I can’t remember how
I can’t remember why
I’m lying here tonight
And I can’t stand the pain
And I can’t make it go away
No I can’t stand the pain
How could this happen to me
I made my mistakes
I’ve got no where to run
The night goes on
As I’m fading away
I’m sick of this life
I just wanna scream
How could this happen to me
Everybody’s screaming
I try to make a sound but no one hears me
I’m slipping off the edge
I’m hanging by a thread
I wanna start this over again
So I try to hold onto a time when nothing mattered
And I can’t explain what happened
And I can’t erase the things that I’ve done
No I can’t
How could this happen to me
I made my mistakes
I’ve got no where to run
The night goes on
As I’m fading away
I’m sick of this life
I just wanna scream
How could this happen to me
I made my mistakes
I’ve got no where to run
The night goes on
As I’m fading away
I’m sick of this life
I just wanna scream
How could this happen to me
@DP-qt5ck
When your song becomes a hit but you forgot to give it a title:
@timetraintripster1356
When you forgot to give it a title:
HOW COULD THIS HAPPENED TO ME!!!
@ZoMichael-a
😂
@enzoz8031
@pepe F
@endlessstation
the title is untitled
@jeneviekey2099
Its called "how could this happen me"
@ZainR
Once the radio played that "This Is Gonna Be The Best Day of My Life" song and then right after was this song.
@emiliob7428
ZainR ironic
@francescovolante4157
Re: zero in a nutshell
@sannidhyabalkote9536
Literally describes 27th of December, 2020 for me