His brand of genuine song writing coupled with his compelling live show, never fails to leave an impression on an audience. He surrounds himself on stage with an array of instrumentation, from loop machines, sequencers, effect pedals, and drums to the acoustic guitar that sits at the heart of his songs. His sound is compared by listeners to such artists as The Cure, Joseph Arthur, and The Honorary Title. His story telling and dead pan humor continue to endear him to audiences of all demographics.
Cary was born and raised in the town of Thousand Oaks, California, the once rural town just north of Los Angeles. He now lives in the mountains just north of Jackson Hole, Wyoming where he spends his time off the road wandering through the alpine forests, snowboarding, and communing with nature.
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Perfect Tonight
Cary Judd Lyrics
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You know the rules and you obey them
But I know you are alone
No structure feels like home to you
You know my name and where to find me
And that life comes down to timing
And no one has a clue
But you're perfect tonight, captured by satellite
Perfect tonight, in silent waves of electric light
You are perfect tonight
You look for ghosts in empty basements
Though real people are more amazing
Cause we all have something to touch
Even if it isn't much, not too much
I like how dreaming's your profession
You're just singing your confessions
All these ideas that can't be real
Cause they're just the way you feel at the moment
And you're perfect tonight
Caught in a jar like a firefly
You're perfect tonight
A silent wave of electric light you are perfect tonight
The song "Perfect Tonight" by Cary Judd is a contemplation of a person's inner turmoil and how they seek perfection in life. The singer of the song appears to be someone who plays by the rules and follows a structured routine, yet is still unfulfilled. The lyrics suggest that this person is searching for something beyond what they currently have and that they find solace in their dreams and confessions. The line "No structure feels like home to you" implies that this person is unhappy with the status quo and is looking for a change.
The song goes on to explore the idea of searching for ghosts in empty basements as a metaphor for looking for something that may not exist when real people with real connections are far more fulfilling. The lyrics suggest that this person is aware of this but still struggles to let go of the idea of perfection. Despite all of this, the song ends on a positive note with the refrain of "perfect tonight." The final verse suggests that the person being talked about is perfect in their own way, caught in a jar like a firefly, and that they themselves are a silent wave of electric light.
Overall, "Perfect Tonight" is a song about inner turmoil and the search for perfection in one's life. It encourages the idea that despite all of our flaws and imperfections, we are still perfect in our own way.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what to say and you say it
You are well aware of what to say and you express it.
You know the rules and you obey them
You are aware of the regulations and you follow them dutifully.
But I know you are alone
However, I understand that you are solitary.
No structure feels like home to you
You do not find any system or arrangement seems like your own house.
You know my name and where to find me
You are cognizant of my name and where I can be reached.
And that life comes down to timing
You also agree that life relies on timing.
And no one has a clue
And no one knows the exact solution or answer.
Least of all you, alright...
Especially you have a minimal understanding of it, okay...
But you're perfect tonight, captured by satellite
Regardless, you are ideal tonight, entrapped by satellite technology.
Perfect tonight, in silent waves of electric light
A flawless evening, in unvoiced surges of electric illumination.
You are perfect tonight
You seem to be flawless tonight.
You look for ghosts in empty basements
You search for phantoms in unfilled cellars.
Though real people are more amazing
However, actual individuals are more remarkable.
Cause we all have something to touch
Since we all have something to feel or hold
Even if it isn't much, not too much
Even if it is not too significant, not too much.
I like how dreaming's your profession
I enjoy the fact that imagining is your profession.
You're just singing your confessions
You are just confessing through your singing.
All these ideas that can't be real
All these concepts that cannot be genuine.
Cause they're just the way you feel at the moment
Due to the fact that they are just how you feel at the time.
And you're perfect tonight
Nevertheless, you are flawless tonight.
Caught in a jar like a firefly
Trapped in a jar, likewise to a firefly.
You're perfect tonight
You appear ideal tonight.
A silent wave of electric light you are perfect tonight
A soundless drift of electric light, you are perfect tonight.
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.