Perfect
Ephemera Lyrics


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Watching every step he's taking
Giving him no space
He's putting down the book he finished
Another slap on his face

She's standing there above him
Emphazising he's wrong
He leaves the room
So tired of this endless discussion

When she says that "It's too late"
He falls down on his knees
Begging for a second chance
Whispering a pitiful "Please"

Her smiling seems so genuine
But I see trough her act
Convincing us that everything
Is in order and perfect

When she says that "It's too late"
He falls down on his knees
Begging for a second chance
Whispering a pitiful "Please"

"See me




Hear me
Breathe me"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ephemera's song "Perfect" is a depiction of a failing relationship where one person is dominant and controlling over the other, constantly criticizing and belittling their every move. The song starts by describing how the dominant partner is always watching the other person's every move, leaving them no space to breathe. The singer goes on to describe how the dominant partner always puts the other person down, even when they've accomplished something, as seen in the line "Another slap on his face".


The singer then describes the scene where the dominant partner is standing above the other person and emphasizing that they are wrong. The other person, tired of the constant arguments, leaves the room. The singer sees through the dominant partner's act of pretending that everything is perfect, and the scene ends with the other person begging for a second chance, even though he knows it's too late.


The final line of the song, "See me, hear me, breathe me", could be interpreted as the other person's plea for acknowledgement and validation from the dominant partner, who seems to have complete control over the relationship.


Overall, "Perfect" is a heartbreaking tale of a relationship where one person is controlling and manipulative, while the other person is left feeling helpless and trapped.


Line by Line Meaning

Watching every step he's taking
She is monitoring all his actions and movements


Giving him no space
She is not giving him any personal time or freedom


He's putting down the book he finished
He is done with reading and diverting his attention from her orders and commands


Another slap on his face
She is scolding him aggressively and hurting him emotionally


She's standing there above him
She is towering over him and exerting her dominance


Emphazising he's wrong
She is pointing out his mistakes and flaws forcefully


He leaves the room
He is tired of the constant arguments and exits the situation


So tired of this endless discussion
He is exhausted from the repetitive conversations and debates


When she says that "It's too late"
The woman declares that the opportunity has passed


He falls down on his knees
He submits himself to her authority and begs for mercy


Begging for a second chance
He is pleading for forgiveness and the opportunity to try again


Whispering a pitiful "Please"
He is requesting with intense emotion and vulnerable tone


Her smiling seems so genuine
She appears to be sincere and truthful in her facial expressions


But I see trough her act
He recognizes her facade and understands she is not genuine


Convincing us that everything
She is persuading everyone around them that everything is fine


Is in order and perfect
She is making it seem that the situation is under control and ideal


"See me
He is requesting that she acknowledges him


Hear me
He is asking her to listen to him and his concerns


Breathe me"
He is urging her to feel the same emotions and sentiments as him




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