Perfection
Deals Death Lyrics


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Standing by the edge of perfection
Prepared to leap for independence
Staring at the walls of redemption
Chased by the values
Defined by your soul

Struggling to achieve
Self-proclaimed believes
Of that which seems to be
Of value to me
Howling in despair
Deceived by greed
Reaching for goals
That can never be reached

Infected ambitions
Impossible is nothing

[Chorus:]
Don't... give... up
One step closer
Stand... your... ground
Yet too far away

[Chorus:]
Don't... give... up
One step closer
Stand... your... ground
Yet too far away

What is of purpose
What are my needs?
Consuming ideals
Swallowed by society
You always seem to fail
Where others succeed
Yet still you keep on trying
Sweet irony

[Solo]

Infected ambitions
Impossible is nothing

[Chorus:]
Don't... give... up
One step closer
Stand (stand)... your (your)... ground
Yet too far away

[Chorus:]
Don't (don't)... give (give)... up
One step closer




Stand... your... ground
Yet too far away

Overall Meaning

The song "Perfection" by Deals Death is a powerful exploration of the human struggle to constantly self-improve and achieve perfection, while navigating the societal pressures and values that shape one's personal growth. The lyrics describe a person standing at the edge of perfection, ready to take the leap of independence and break free from the limitations of their own beliefs and society's expectations. However, they are still haunted by the walls of redemption, the idea of making up for past mistakes or misdeeds.


The singer is in a constant state of struggling and striving to achieve self-proclaimed beliefs, measuring their value against what society deems important. The chorus's repetition of "Don't give up, one step closer, stand your ground yet too far away," encapsulates this balancing act of reaching for unattainable goals while still pushing forward toward progress. The song's solo section provides a brief moment of release from this emotional turmoil before diving back into the chorus's powerful message.


Overall, "Perfection" is a song about the human quest for self-improvement, the desire for societal validation, and the resilience to keep trying, even when success seems just out of reach.


Line by Line Meaning

Standing by the edge of perfection
Being in a state of being close to perfection, not yet achieving it.


Prepared to leap for independence
Willing to take a risk for one's own freedom and autonomy.


Staring at the walls of redemption
Being faced with the challenge of making up for past mistakes and seeking forgiveness.


Chased by the values
Being pressured by societal norms and values, making it difficult to make decisions that go against them.


Defined by your soul
Allowing one's self to be guided by their own moral compass and staying true to who they are.


Struggling to achieve
Encountering difficulty in reaching a personal goal that is important.


Self-proclaimed believes
Holding beliefs that one subjected themselves to or appointed themselves to believe in.


Of that which seems to be
Of the things that appear to be important or necessary, despite personal doubts.


Of value to me
Referring to the worth or importance of something to the individual self.


Howling in despair
Experiencing intense sadness or hopelessness, often vocalized through sounds of distress.


Deceived by greed
Being misled by the desire for financial gain or personal satisfaction at the expense of others.


Reaching for goals
Striving towards a personal objective, often accompanied by obstacles and hardship.


That can never be reached
The goals that are impossible to achieve, but one continues to try anyway.


Infected ambitions
The desire for a certain outcome can become harmfully unchecked and obsessive.


Impossible is nothing
With determination and the right mindset, even the most difficult task can be accomplished.


Don't... give... up
Encouragement to persevere despite adversity.


One step closer
Making progress towards a specific objective.


Stand... your... ground
Refusal to compromise one's principles or beliefs under pressure.


Yet too far away
Referring to the notion that the goal has not yet been reached despite making progress.


What is of purpose
Questioning what the individual is meant to achieve or what they should strive towards.


What are my needs?
Individual evaluation of personal requirements or necessities.


Consuming ideals
Ideas or beliefs that drive one's own life and decision-making processes.


Swallowed by society
Being stifled by societal pressure and struggling to maintain individual reasoning and thought processes.


You always seem to fail
Feeling like personal shortcomings outweigh successes.


Where others succeed
Comparing personal outcomes to others' accomplishments, often leading to disappointment or disillusionment.


Yet still you keep on trying
Persevering despite repeated failures or setbacks.


Sweet irony
Situations that are unexpected or contradictory to one's initial expectations but can have positive outcomes.


Solo
A reference to an instrumental break with a lead guitar solo.




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Alexandru Ovedenie

Standing by the edge of perfection
Prepared to leap for independence
Staring at the walls of redemption
Chased by the values
Defined by your soul

Struggling to achieve
Self-proclaimed believes
Of that which seems to be
Of value to me
Howling in despair
Deceived by greed
Reaching for goals
That can never be reached

Infected ambitions
Impossible is nothing

Don't... give... up
One step closer
Stand... your... ground
Yet too far away

Don't... give... up
One step closer
Stand... your... ground
Yet too far away

What is of purpose
What are my needs?
Consuming ideals
Swallowed by society
You always seem to fail
Where others succeed
Yet still you keep on trying
Sweet irony

Infected ambitions
Impossible is nothing

Don't... give... up
One step closer
Stand (stand)... your... ground
Yet too far away

Don't (don't)... give... up
One step closer
Stand... your... ground
Yet too far away



All comments from YouTube:

Alexandru Ovedenie

Standing by the edge of perfection
Prepared to leap for independence
Staring at the walls of redemption
Chased by the values
Defined by your soul

Struggling to achieve
Self-proclaimed believes
Of that which seems to be
Of value to me
Howling in despair
Deceived by greed
Reaching for goals
That can never be reached

Infected ambitions
Impossible is nothing

Don't... give... up
One step closer
Stand... your... ground
Yet too far away

Don't... give... up
One step closer
Stand... your... ground
Yet too far away

What is of purpose
What are my needs?
Consuming ideals
Swallowed by society
You always seem to fail
Where others succeed
Yet still you keep on trying
Sweet irony

Infected ambitions
Impossible is nothing

Don't... give... up
One step closer
Stand (stand)... your... ground
Yet too far away

Don't (don't)... give... up
One step closer
Stand... your... ground
Yet too far away

tyler godfrey

Im going to play this for my children when they turn 6 and if they dont like it they can find a new place to live.

Andre Delarue

i love these guys. i listen to all sorts of metal for the last 25 years and "Fortified" is in the top 10 ever... not a single bad song on any of their outputs ! keep it heavy

Richard

Never heard of this band. This is really fucking good!
!!!Awesome Melodeath!!!

Drew Torrey

Oh my god! I love this song, it has a definite COB influence, but i like it more than COB because they add a serious epic-ness to the song. And I'm in love with the album cover art, my one thing is that I think they should have named the album Stand Your Ground. It goes with the artwork and that's my favourite part of the song.

OCDisME

This band gets me through my day at work. Beats the same old junk they play on the radio everyday. Amon Amarth helps me too! \m/@_@\m/

Malphegor

Great band. Although if I had their discography I don't think I'd be able to resist renaming them to Olle Ekman and the Snuggle Bunnies.

Kieran Arzon

I have no idea how I found this. But my god, this is marvelous.

Raider Gino

Awesome! My favorite relaxation music :)

Birki gts

I feel the vocals are too high but otherwise this is great.

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