On Time For Tea, their sixth album for the Wooden Hat label, out February 10, 2015, the duo keep swinging, with 13 tracks including the cheerful 1920s-inspired sounds of "Perfect," with its tuba bassline; the humorous title track; and the infectiously happy "Lucky Day."
A cha-cha beat goes to the space-age supermarket on "In Aisle Three"; and for that tea, there's "Sugar and Cream," reminiscent of a Merrie Melodies cartoon soundtrack. (Or, if you like it hot, "Caliente.") "Horsey In The Sleepsack," with its sly quote from Grieg's "In the Hall Of The Mountain King," could be what clubbers in the Balkan underground are moving their bodies to, and "Spend My Time With You" is the song a boyfriend in a '30s movie would sing, and features many different trombone mutes with colorful names such as "Mel-O-Wah," "Wa-Wah Du All," "Clear Tone," and raunchiest of all, "Plunger."
11 Acorn Lane's signature sound, combining painstaking craftsmanship with tongue-in-cheek quirkiness, explains why they've had music featured on shows including HBO's "Bored to Death," Showtime's "Weeds," FOX's "Bones, " NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" and PBS's "Roadtrip Nation" and in the European English-language film "Girl On A Bicycle," among many other prominent placements, as well as on compilations in Europe and Japan.
A chance meeting in New York resulted in 11 Acorn Lane's uniquely upbeat melding of jazz, Latin, exotica, funk and big band lounge music with influences from their own histories and from around the world, including current beats, electronica and modern production techniques. That's why 11 Acorn Lane is a place where, Feurer says, "Henry Mancini meets Fatboy Slim over a glass of wine, and Count Basie and Busby Berkeley pop in."
It's also "an imaginary address where our music lives," Pawley explains, "in an imaginary lounge where all kinds of instruments get together and do unexpected things."
Perfect
11 Acorn Lane Lyrics
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Wouldn't change a thing about you,
Perfect! Perfect!
You were made for me!
Perfect! Perfect!
Never seen a thing just like you,
Perfect! Perfect!
You were made for me ♥
Perfect! Perfect!
Wouldn't change a thing about you,
Perfect! Perfect!
You were made for me,
Perfect! Perfect!
Never seen a thing just like you,
Perfect! Perfect!
You were made for me ♥
coffee and cake,
Lobster and steak,
Apples and pie,
Stars in the sky,
Diamonds and pearls,
Boys and girls,
Pepper and salt,
Jesse and walt,
Song and a dance,
Paris and france,
Crackers and cheese,
Summer and a breeze.
Perfect! Perfect!
Wouldn't change a thing about you,
Perfect! Perfect!
You were made for me!
Perfect! Perfect!
Never seen a thing just like you,
Perfect! Perfect!
You were made for me ♥
The song "Perfect" by 11 Acorn Lane is a fun love song that expresses admiration for the uniqueness of the perfect match. The lyrics emphasize that the person being sung to is perfect in every way and wouldn't want to change a single thing about them. The lyrics are simple yet sweet and convey feelings of love and appreciation. The chorus repeats the word "perfect" several times, emphasizing the idea that the person being sung to is exactly what the singer is looking for.
The verses also provide a list of things that are perfect when paired together, such as coffee and cake, lobster and steak, and pepper and salt. These pairings serve as metaphors for the perfect match between the singer and the person being sung to. The inclusion of these metaphors lends the song a playful and whimsical tone that complements the overall lighthearted feel of the lyrics. The song concludes with the repetition of the line "you were made for me," cementing the idea that the perfect match has been found.
Overall, "Perfect" is a simple yet charming love song that celebrates the uniqueness of the perfect match. The lyrics are playful and fun, with the repetition of the word "perfect" emphasizing the idea that the person being sung to is absolutely perfect in every way. The inclusion of metaphors and pairings adds to the song's playful feel and helps convey the idea of a perfect match.
Line by Line Meaning
Perfect! Perfect!
Expressing the utmost satisfaction and contentment
Wouldn't change a thing about you,
You are exactly the way you should be, and I wouldn't alter a thing
You were made for me!
I firmly believe that you are meant for me in every way possible
Never seen a thing just like you,
You are unique and one of a kind in my eyes
coffee and cake,
The perfect pairing, like two complementary puzzle pieces
Lobster and steak,
Indulgent and delicious items that go hand in hand
Apples and pie,
A classic combination that never fails to please
Stars in the sky,
A natural phenomenon that brings wonder and amazement
Diamonds and pearls,
Exquisite and precious items that are a rare find
Boys and girls,
The harmony of two sexes that complement each other
Pepper and salt,
The balance of two flavors that enhance any dish
Jesse and walt,
A memorable duo from a popular TV show
Song and a dance,
Two forms of artistic expression that go well together
Paris and France,
Two iconic symbols of romance and beauty
Crackers and cheese,
A timeless snack that always hits the spot
Summer and a breeze.
A refreshing combination that brings relief from the heat
Writer(s): Thomas Feurer, Neal Andrew Pawley
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@H0SANNA
I dedicate this song to my pizza
@MewMaster
thanks
@lycaptain
i love that this comment is pinned and hearted.
@haztac5973
@@lycaptain ikr it’s just p e r f e c t
@lycaptain
@@haztac5973 keep in mind i don’t even like pizza that much, but my point still stands.
@minecloudd7852
I dedicate it to my sushi
@phantomkitten73
"So how do we spice up our adorable, jazzy romance song?"
"Breaking Bad reference?"
"...Perfect."
@HeyoImKaGo
Wait Jesse and Walt?
@thelabs7128
wnatler gwhite :D
@alensday2974
waltuh