Perfection
C. Mansell Lyrics
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Perfection to D, is quite essential
He has to live up, to his potential
I work real hard all day and night
I get to it and do it cause I want it right
And then I rock (the funky) rhyme (on) the (microphone)
I got a funky fresh (car) with the funky fresh (bar)
I'm a funky fresh (star) and I'm up to (par)
My name is D.M.(C!) down with run and (Jay)
Is everything copacetic y'all? (kind of a-o-k)
Perfection
(yo yo yo, what we talkin bout, what we talkin bout)
Perfection
(most definitely)
I got prescription glasses and my eyes are correct
Two times every year I go to have them checked
Per-fection's my selection, and I will select
And if it's not (per-fect) I will perfect
Perfection (what we got?)
Perfection
Who me? you want me?
I got a, credit (card) made out of (gold)
I get (pass) in a (class) and the story's told
I got D.M.(C.), I got jm(j)
I got Jeff (he's def) and runny ray
I got a dog (a cat) a mouse (a rat)
A fly (he won't die) and a little gnat
My name is DJ (run) and he's Darryl (mack)
Run-(D.M.C.), right and exact
Perfection
Perfection
(c'mon let's get em, tell em d)
I won't fail, I won't flop
Stall or stutter yes I won't stop
It takes hard work, to be like this
(you should know) cause I'm a perfectionist
Perfection
Perfection
Perfection (yo DJ run what is it?)
Perfection (perfectly speaking)
Perfection
Perfection
Perfection (p-p-p-perfect)
Perfection (perfectly speaking)
Perfection (p-pu-p-pu, 100 percent)
Perfection (roll roll roll, c'mon c'mon c'mon)
Perfection (word, there it is)
In the song, "Perfection," the rapper D.M.C. talks about his commitment to perfection. He sees perfection as essential, and he is determined to live up to his potential. He works hard, day and night, to perfect his craft as a rapper. D.M.C. is a perfectionist, and he will not settle for anything less than perfection. He has a funky fresh style, a funky fresh car, and he hangs out with other talented musicians, like Run and Jay. D.M.C. ensures every aspect of his life is perfect, from his correct eyeglasses to his credit card made out of gold. He chooses perfection as his selection, and he will perfect everything, even if it's already perfect, to get it right.
The song celebrates the importance of striving for perfection in every aspect of one's life. D.M.C. sees perfection as a quality that sets him apart from other rappers. He will not fail, flop, or stutter, and he won't stop until he achieves perfection. The song is an ode to hard work, determination, and attention to detail. D.M.C. believes that perfection is attainable for everyone, and he encourages his listeners to strive for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone out there ready?
Are you all ready for this?
Perfection to D, is quite essential
D feels that he must achieve perfection to succeed
He has to live up, to his potential
He strives to reach his full potential
I work real hard all day and night
D works hard at all times
I get to it and do it cause I want it right
He puts in effort because he wants to do things correctly
I got bass, (tone), I use, (y'know)
He has a good sound he uses when he rhymes
And then I rock (the funky) rhyme (on) the (microphone)
He delivers his rhymes well
I got a funky fresh (car) with the funky fresh (bar)
He owns a cool car with a great sound system
I'm a funky fresh (star) and I'm up to (par)
He sees himself as a successful, high-quality artist
My name is D.M.(C!) down with run and (Jay)
D is a member of Run-DMC with Run and Jay
Is everything copacetic y'all? (kind of a-o-k)
Is everyone doing well?
Perfection
He values perfection
(yo yo yo, what we talkin bout, what we talkin bout)
What are we discussing?
Perfection
He values perfection
(most definitely)
Certainly
I got prescription glasses and my eyes are correct
He wears glasses and takes care of his eyesight
Two times every year I go to have them checked
He gets regular eye check-ups
Per-fection's my selection, and I will select
He chooses perfection as his standard
And if it's not (per-fect) I will perfect
If it's not perfect, he will make it so
Who me? you want me?
You want to talk to me?
I got a, credit (card) made out of (gold)
He has a very good credit card
I get (pass) in a (class) and the story's told
He passes his classes and is successful
I got D.M.(C.), I got jm(j)
He has D.M.C. and JMJ (Joseph Simmons)
I got Jeff (he's def) and runny ray
He has two skilled DJs
I got a dog (a cat) a mouse (a rat)
He has several pets
A fly (he won't die) and a little gnat
He has some insects
My name is DJ (run) and he's Darryl (mack)
He is DJ Run and his friend is Darryl McDaniels
Run-(D.M.C.), right and exact
Run-DMC provides exact rhymes
I won't fail, I won't flop
He is confident he will always succeed
Stall or stutter yes I won't stop
He will not let anything slow him down
It takes hard work, to be like this
It requires hard work to succeed like him
(you should know) cause I'm a perfectionist
He calls himself a perfectionist
(yo DJ run what is it?)
What's going on, DJ Run?
Perfection
He values perfection
Perfection
He values perfection
Perfection (perfectly speaking)
He is speaking perfectly
Perfection
He values perfection
Perfection
He values perfection
Perfection (p-p-p-perfect)
He believes in being perfectly flawless
Perfection (perfectly speaking)
He is speaking perfectly
Perfection (p-pu-p-pu, 100 percent)
100% perfect
Perfection (roll roll roll, c'mon c'mon c'mon)
He exclaims perfection excitedly
Perfection (word, there it is)
There it is - perfection!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH WARD SIMMONS, DARRYL MATTHEWS MCDANIELS
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