1. Arco are a British ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are three groups by the name of Arco:
1. Arco are a British band noted for unusually slow, quiet, poetic music: a gig review in national newspaper The Guardian suggested "an hour in arco's company is the aural equivalent of a day in a flotation tank". Similarly, a review in Q, a UK monthly music magazine, described first album Coming To Terms as "the aural equivalent of a human being pausing for thought as the world speeds on around".
2. Arco (Antonio Arco) is the former singer from the Spanish band "El Puchero del Hortelano". Starting his solo career in 2016 with the release of his album "Uno", he's been doing music on his own until this day with other albums such as "Abril" (2018) and "100 Veces" (2020).
3. Formed in 2008 by Neil Luck, ARCO is a group of composers, artists and (mainly) string players from a range of musical and artistic disciplines and backgrounds. The group explores experimental approaches to non-standard notation and live performance practice as a starting point for creating bespoke, collaborative music theatre events characterised by an uncompromisingly avant-garde aesthetic, and radical mix of influences from contemporary classical music, magick rituals, concrete poetry, free improvisation, slapstick comedy, Kabuki theatre and Broadway show tunes
Perfect World
Arco Lyrics
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Didn't mean to upset you or hurt you
Find it hard to tell those sweet little lies
Always finding fault when I could compromise
I just want a perfect world
Sorry I don't see life the way you do
Every day parade the things I feel inside
Not be frightened by the doubt that I can't hide
I just want a perfect world
Something beautiful preserved
And to take what we've been given's
A trick I've never learned
So the world falls off around you
You're standing on the edge
Know you'll fall it just hasn't happened yet
And there's no-one left to catch you
And even if there were
You're not sure you could repay such a debt
But I just can't seem to shake
The old pursuits of youth
Simple need to be
The seeker after truth
I just want a perfect world
Dumbest thing you ever heard
But to take what we've been given's
A trick I've never learned
The song is about the desire to create and live in a perfect world, but the difficulty of achieving it due to the differences in people's perspectives and the consequences of one's actions. The first verse talks about the conflict that arises when two people have different opinions, with the singer admitting to having trouble telling "sweet little lies" to avoid confrontation. Despite this, the singer still wishes for a perfect world, where compromise is possible.
The second verse explores the singer's desire to see the world as others do, and to express their emotions without fear. However, doubt and fear remain a hindrance. The chorus repeats the desire for a perfect world, emphasising the beauty in it, but acknowledging that it is a tricky goal to achieve.
The final verse portrays the consequences of actions that don't align with the singer's ideal world. The potential for failure and the responsibility that comes with it causes hesitation. The song ends with the singer admitting that the pursuit of truth is a constant in their life, but still desiring a world that is perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry I didn't like your point of view
I regret not agreeing with your opinion
Didn't mean to upset you or hurt you
My intention was not to offend or harm you
Find it hard to tell those sweet little lies
It's difficult for me to be insincere
Always finding fault when I could compromise
Instead of settling, I tend to be overly critical
I just want a perfect world
My desire is for an idealistic society
Sorry I don't see life the way you do
I apologize for not having the same perspective as you
If I could I'd be just the same as you
If possible, I would choose to have your viewpoint
Every day parade the things I feel inside
I wish to openly express my thoughts and feelings
Not be frightened by the doubt that I can't hide
I want to overcome my insecurities and fears
Something beautiful preserved
An aspiration for what is good to remain intact
And to take what we've been given's
A trick I've never learned
Accepting what life has given me is a skill I lack
So the world falls off around you
You're standing on the edge
Know you'll fall it just hasn't happened yet
Everything seems uncertain and unstable, and a downfall feels imminent
And there's no-one left to catch you
And even if there were
You're not sure you could repay such a debt
There's no one to rely on, and nobody who would assist me unconditionally
But I just can't seem to shake
The old pursuits of youth
I am unable to let go of youthful ambitions
Simple need to be
The seeker after truth
I have a fundamental desire to discover the truth
Dumbest thing you ever heard
It may sound foolish
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.