There are two artists with the name Ben Hammond.

Ben Hammond #1 spl… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with the name Ben Hammond.

Ben Hammond #1 splits his time on the East Coast of the USA between Maine and Florida. For more details and free tracks visit www.benhammondmusic.com.

Ben Hammond #2 lives and plays in Chicago. More info at http://www.myspace.com/benhammondrock

BEN HAMMOND #1:
Bio: Born in the tiny town of Hiram, Maine and graduated in 2006 with a degree in Music Technology from McGill University in Montreal, Ben Hammond has since been touring and playing festivals (including the Montreal Jazz Festival) and venues (Montreal's Sala Rossa and Metropolis, Living Room in New York City, many more). Recent appearances and activities have ranged from tours of his home in rural New England to across the world in New Zealand, composing original songs, and completing his full length studio album "[Reasonably] Honest" with full band and Downbeat Magazine award winning mixer Reuben Ghose. Most recently he recorded a sold out live solo concert at the Stone Mountain Arts Center, which will soon be released on DVD. He was also a recent winner in the Sarasota Creative Loafing's "Best of the Suncoast" Contest. Schooled in jazz, raised on rock, immersed in soul, and fascinated with music the world over, Ben can just as easily be found strumming and singing a ballad as he can live looping an a cappella improvisation of singing, beatboxing, and harmonized scatting. When performing his composed material, either as a soloist or with his quartet, the music features Ben's engaging, soulful vocals weaved within a framework of genre-shifting instrumentation which provides a platform for contemplative, understated lyrics.

BEN HAMMOND #2:

Worst Kind of Perfect
Ben Hammond Lyrics

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Give me reasons, reasons why I should leave
the hardest thing's forgetting, what you don't wanna believe
seem's like a someone's always crying
crying out to a somebody
you know I'd be lying
if I told you, it wasn't what i need

you're the worst kind of perfect

perfect for someone like me
you're the worst kind of perfect
(you) fit perfectly, but not with me not quite yet

even when I'm dreaming,
I'm lucid but your signal comes through
when I could choose anything
don't you know, I still choose you

Go ahead and call me crazy
crazy cause im crazy 'bout you
crazy cause i'm leaving
crazy cause, i'm staying with you

you're the worst kind of perfect
perfect for someone like me
you're the worst kind of perfect
(you) fit perfectly, but not with me not quite
not quite yet

chorus
not with me not quite yet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ben Hammond's song Worst Kind of Perfect explores the complexities of relationships, particularly the struggle of leaving someone who is perfect in every way, except not for the person singing the song. They are grappling with the decision to leave, even though it is difficult to forget and believe what they know to be true. In the first verse, the lyrics suggest that someone is always crying out to somebody, perhaps indicating a feeling of dissatisfaction or a realization that the relationship is not working out. However, the singer also acknowledges that they need this relationship, making the decision to leave even more emotionally challenging.

The chorus is the highlight of the song, as it repeats the phrase "you're the worst kind of perfect" several times, emphasizing the bittersweet nature of the situation. Hammond conveys the idea that sometimes, the things that we want the most aren't necessarily good for us, and that perfection does not always equal happiness. The second verse reveals that even when the singer is dreaming, they still think of this person, choosing them over anyone else, despite knowing that they are not the right fit for them. In the end, the singer's head and heart are at odds: their head telling them to leave, while their heart is reluctant to let go.

Line by Line Meaning

Give me reasons, reasons why I should leave
I am asking for valid justifications to end this relationship.

the hardest thing's forgetting, what you don't wanna believe
It is really difficult to overlook what you refuse to accept.

seem's like a someone's always crying
It appears as if there is always someone in tears.

crying out to a somebody
Pleading for comfort from someone.

you know I'd be lying
I cannot be truthful.

if I told you, it wasn't what i need
If I said I didn't need you, it would be dishonest.

you're the worst kind of perfect
You are the kind of perfection undesirable and unsuitable for me.

perfect for someone like me
You would be perfect if I was someone else.

fit perfectly, but not with me not quite yet
You match perfectly with someone, but not me. It's not our time yet.

even when I'm dreaming,
Even in my sleep,

I'm lucid but your signal comes through
I am aware, and your presence is still felt.