Perfectly Lovely
Anne Heaton Lyrics

The song Perfectly Lovely by Anne Heaton is a poetic exploration of love and distance. The first stanza uses a metaphor to describe the two lovers as the sea and the wind. The wind is constantly moving, traveling from place to place, while the sea is vast and enduring. The lines "I rush, I whistle, you roll, you bend" give a sense of the dynamic between the two – the wind is always in motion, while the sea is constantly adapting to the wind's movements. The next lines, "Just out of reach in this lifetime, I hover above you and you feel me, my untouchable love," suggest that the two lovers are separated by something – whether it be physical distance or emotional barriers. Despite this distance, the wind's love is still felt by the sea, but is ultimately untouchable.

The second stanza explores the singer's own feelings towards the situation. They declare that they "will not be a part of your drama," meaning they won't engage in conflict or turmoil with the sea. Instead, they choose to observe from a distance, shouting out their love and saying the things they most need to hear, but ultimately getting them confused. The line "I'll watch what you create from right above you" suggests a sense of detachment but also curiosity about what the sea will do in response. The final lines "Can't you see I'm running, away from your smile in my memory? Oh can't you see, that you and me are perfectly lovely?" suggest that the singer is still grappling with their feelings of love and distance. The smile in their memory may refer to a past encounter or moment of connection with the sea that they are now running away from, while the final line "you and me are perfectly lovely" acknowledges that despite the distance and confusion, their love is still beautiful and worthwhile.