Perfect
Claire Wyndham Lyrics


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I lost my nerve, I went through the night

I can't hold back the tears anymore

Will you promise your little girl one small thing

Please don't go anywhere
I love your face, I love your voice

It gets me through everyday in your love

It wraps around me and it drives me to fear

What I need to feel, to feel

Chorus:

In your eyes is where I look best

In your arms is where I feel healthiest

In your heart is where I'm loved most

You are my hero, yeah, yeah yeah

If I could be like you, I'd be... perfect

The time is now to take a look at the skeletons

In your closet, they hang over you

Like a cloud and they drag you down

And they rain on your parade

Cause I got to thinking what you'd think if I happened to die tomorrow

And if you found out all of the things that went on behind your back

It would hurt you, more than it would hurt me

And if it hurts you it hurts me

Chorus

Perfect, perfect

Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah





If I could be like you

Overall Meaning

The song "Perfect" by Claire Wyndham is an emotional ballad that talks about the love and admiration that the singer has for a significant other. The lyrics suggest that the singer has lost their nerve and has been crying, possibly due to the fear of losing their loved one. The first verse talks about a plea from the singer to their significant other to promise not to leave them, highlighting the sense of vulnerability felt by the singer.


The second verse takes on a more positive note, with the singer expressing their love and admiration for their significant other. The love they have wraps around them and drives them to fear, suggesting that their love is all-consuming, and they fear the possibility of losing it. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer feels their best in their significant other's eyes, feels healthiest in their arms, and feels the most loved in their heart. They are the singer's hero, and if they could be like them, they would be perfect.


The final verse takes on a slightly darker tone, talking about taking a look at the skeletons in the closet. The singer urges their significant other to confront their fears and worries because they hang over them like a cloud, dragging them down. The concept of the singer dying the next day and their significant other learning about all the things that went on behind their back brings a sense of urgency and importance to the need for honesty and trust in their relationship. The verse concludes with the pain that would be felt by both parties, highlighting the importance of the love they share.


Overall, the song explores the idea of finding perfection in everyday life and appreciating those who bring joy, love, and meaning to it. It shows the importance of honesty, trust, and vulnerability in relationships that help us grow and become the best version of ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

I lost my nerve, I went through the night
I became afraid and couldn't sleep


I can't hold back the tears anymore
I am too emotional to prevent myself from crying


Will you promise your little girl one small thing
Can you make a commitment to your daughter about something small?


Please don't go anywhere
Don't leave me


I love your face, I love your voice
I adore the way you look and sound


It gets me through everyday in your love
Your love helps me get through each day


It wraps around me and it drives me to fear
Your love envelops me and causes me to be scared


What I need to feel, to feel
What I require to experience emotions


In your eyes is where I look best
I am most attractive when I am in your gaze


In your arms is where I feel healthiest
I am the most physically and emotionally well when I am in your embrace


In your heart is where I'm loved most
I am loved the most by you in your heart


You are my hero, yeah, yeah yeah
You are my role model and inspiration


If I could be like you, I'd be... perfect
I strive to be like you, the ultimate goal of perfection


The time is now to take a look at the skeletons
It is necessary to examine one's hidden or shameful secrets


In your closet, they hang over you
Your secrets still affect you and your behavior


Like a cloud and they drag you down
They create a burden and cause you to feel down or negative


And they rain on your parade
They ruin your happy or celebratory moments


Cause I got to thinking what you'd think if I happened to die tomorrow
I pondered how you would feel if I unexpectedly passed away


And if you found out all of the things that went on behind your back
If you learned about all of the things that occurred without your knowledge or consent


It would hurt you, more than it would hurt me
You would be more pained by it than I would be


And if it hurts you it hurts me
Your pain causes me emotional distress as well




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