Perfect
Ed Sheeran Lyrics


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I found a love for me
Darling, just dive right in
And follow my lead
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
Darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
And in your eyes, you're holding mine

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, we're listenin' to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight

Well, I found a woman stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a love to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own

We are still kids, but we're so in love
Fightin' against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I'll be your man
I see my future in your eyes

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listenin' to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight

Oh, no, no
Mm

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, we're listenin' to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect




No, I don't deserve this
You look perfect tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" describe a couple falling in love, from the moment they met to the present. The first verse describes how the singer found a girl who was "beautiful and sweet," and how they fell in love as kids. The chorus explains how the singer feels about her now, how in her eyes, he can see his future, and how he cherishes every moment with her.


The second verse is similar to the first, but it's more focused on the future. The singer talks about how he's found a woman who is "stronger than anyone" he knows and how he hopes to share her dreams and home one day. The bridge is a declaration of the singer's love for the woman, and how he believes she's an angel in person.


Overall, the lyrics to "Perfect" are a romantic declaration of love, capturing the feeling of butterflies in your stomach that comes from being with someone you love. The song is a reminder that even when love is hard, it’s worth it, and that sometimes the most perfect moments happen when you least expect them.


Line by Line Meaning

I found a love for me
He found a person to love and be loved by.


Darling, just dive right in
He's inviting his love to take a chance and commit to their relationship.


And follow my lead
He's assuring her that he will do his best to lead and guide them in this journey together.


Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
He met a girl who he found attractive both inside and out.


I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
He never anticipated meeting someone perfect for him.


'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
They were young when they started their relationship.


Not knowing what it was
They didn't fully understand their emotions when they started dating.


I will not give you up this time
He is determined not to let go of their love and relationship.


Darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
He is asking for a slow and passionate kiss, and expresses that her love is everything he needs.


And in your eyes, you're holding mine
He can see his reflection in her eyes as they gaze at each other lovingly.


Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms
He is feeling the joy and exhilaration of dancing with his love, holding her close.


Barefoot on the grass, we're listenin' to our favorite song
They're enjoying each other's company while listening to music and being close to nature.


When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
He told her she looked perfect despite her insecurities.


But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight
He tells her he thinks she looks perfect in the present moment.


Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
He found a woman who is strong and amazing.


She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
They share their dreams and he hopes to eventually live with her.


I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
He found a love that he trusts to carry all of his emotions and secrets.


To carry love, to carry children of our own
He wants to build a life with her, including the possibility of having children together.


We are still kids, but we're so in love
They may be young but their love is genuine and strong.


Fightin' against all odds
Despite their struggles, they will work hard to make their relationship work.


I know we'll be alright this time
He's confident that they will make it through any challenges they may face.


Darling, just hold my hand
He is reassuring her of his presence and love by holding her hand.


Be my girl, I'll be your man
He wants to be with her and be her support system.


I see my future in your eyes
He can imagine spending his life with her.


When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
He was struck by how stunning she looked in a particular dress.


I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight
He feels lucky to be with her and thinks she looks perfect in the present moment.


Oh, no, no
A simple interjection in the song, indicating a rejection or denial of something.


Mm
Another interjection indicating a sound or a pause in the song.


Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
He is feeling the joy and exhilaration of dancing with his love, holding her close. (repeated)


Barefoot on the grass, we're listenin' to our favorite song
They're enjoying each other's company while listening to music and being close to nature. (repeated)


I have faith in what I see
He has confidence in their relationship and trusts his own judgement.


Now I know I have met an angel in person
He views his love as a kind and wonderful person, almost like an angel.


And she looks perfect
He sees perfection in his love both inside and out.


No, I don't deserve this
He feels unworthy of such a perfect partner.


You look perfect tonight
He thinks she looks perfect in the present moment, despite his own feelings of unworthiness.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran

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I whispered underneath my breath darling you look perfect tonight~

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@ajeeshdajas9102

I found a love, for me
Darling, just dive right in and follow my lead
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow
Your heart is all I own
And in your eyes, you're holding mine
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favourite song
When you said you looked a mess
I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it
Darling, you look perfect tonight
Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a lover, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
We are still kids, but we're so in love
Fighting against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I'll be your man
I see my future in your eyes
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don't deserve this
Darling, you look perfect tonight
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
I don't deserve this
You look perfect tonight



@PERIY43

I found a love for me
Darling, just dive right in and follow my lead
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
And in your eyes you're holding mine

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight

Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
We are still kids, but we're soak in love
Fighting against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I'll be your man
I see my future in your eyes

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect, no I don't deserve this
You look perfect tonight



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