Perfect 10
Beautiful South And The Housemartins Lyrics
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Baby keep a little 2 for me
She could be sweet 16, bustin' out at the seams
It's still love in the first degree
When he's at my gate, with a big fat 8
You want to see the smile on my face
And even at my door, with a poor poor 4
'Cause we love our love,
in different sizes
I love her body, especially the lies
Time takes it's toll, but not on the eyes
Promise me this, take me tonight
If he's extra large well I'm in charge
I can work this thing on top
If he's XXL well what the hell
Every penny don't fit the slot
The anorexic chicks, the model 6
They don't hold no weight with me
Well 8 or 9, well that's just fine
But I like to hold something I can see
'Cause we love our love,
in different sizes
I love her body, especially the lies
Time takes it's toll, but not on the eyes
Promise me this, take me tonight
I've bought a watch, to time your beauty
But I've had to fit a second hand
I've bought a calendar, and every month
Is taken up by lover man
'Cause we love our love,
in different sizes
I love her body, especially the lies
Time takes it's toll, but not on the eyes
Promise me this, take me tonight
'Cause we love our love, in different sizes
I love her body, especially the lies
Time takes it's toll, but not on the eyes
Promise me this, take me tonight
The song "Perfect 10" by Beautiful South And The Housemartins challenges the usual beauty standards and stereotypes. In the song, the singer talks about a woman who is a "perfect 10," but wears a size 12, and another man who isn't conventionally attractive, but the singer still loves. The song emphasizes that physical appearance is not the most important factor in a relationship, and that love can exist in all shapes and sizes.
The lyrics speak to the body positivity movement and spread the message that beauty is subjective and comes in all shapes and sizes. The line "I love her body, especially the lies" could be interpreted as the singer loving the flaws or imperfections that make the woman unique rather than striving for a perfect ideal. The last stanza of the song where the singer talks about buying a watch and calendar to time and record the lover's beauty emphasizes the fact that beauty and love are fleeting and should be cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a perfect 10, but she wears a 12
She is an extraordinary person, but she does not conform to society's beauty standards.
Baby keep a little 2 for me
Even though she is not a size 10, she still has something special for her significant other.
She could be sweet 16, bustin' out at the seams
Even if she were younger, she still has all the qualities that make her more mature.
It's still love in the first degree
Their love is still strong and vibrant despite any imperfections.
When he's at my gate, with a big fat 8
He may not be perfect, but he is everything she needs.
You want to see the smile on my face
She is deeply in love and it shows on her face.
And even at my door, with a poor poor 4
Even if their situation is not the best, he is all she desires.
There ain't no man can replace
He is irreplaceable in her heart.
Cause we love our love in different sizes
Love can come in different shapes and forms.
I love her body, especially the lies
He loves everything about her, including the imperfections and quirks.
Time takes it's toll, but not on the eyes
As they age, their love only grows stronger.
Promise me this, take me tonight
He wants to spend the night with her.
If he's extra large well I'm in charge
She knows how to take charge and control the situation.
I can work this thing on top
She is confident in her physical abilities.
If he's XXL well what the hell
Even if he is bigger, they can still make it work.
Every penny don't fit the slot
Even if they do not fit the societal norms, they fit perfectly together.
The anorexic chicks, the model 6
She does not believe in the unrealistic beauty standards set by society.
They don't hold no weight with me
She is not swayed by conventional beauty.
Well 8 or 9, well that's just fine
Even if she is not a perfect 10, she is still beautiful to him.
But I like to hold something I can see
She likes someone that she can physically hold.
I've bought a watch, to time your beauty
He treasures every moment with her and wants to remember them all.
But I've had to fit a second hand
He loves her so much, it takes more than just one hand to keep track of it.
I've bought a calendar, and every month
He plans to spend each and every month with her.
Is taken up by lover man
Their love is so strong, it fills up his entire life.
Promise me this, take me tonight
He wants to be with her tonight and every other night.
Cause we love our love, in different sizes
Their love may not fit the norm, but it is still beautiful.
I love her body, especially the lies
He loves everything about her, including her quirks and imperfections.
Time takes it's toll, but not on the eyes
Their love only grows stronger as they age.
Promise me this, take me tonight
He wants to spend the night with her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE ROTHERAY, PAUL HEATON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Every penny don’t fit the slot 😂😂