Perfect World
Guttermouth Lyrics


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If I lived in a perfect world
I would spend my days lying in the sun
The party never ends in a perfect world
If your life has hit the skids
Wave goodbye to the wife & kids
I?m ready to move in to a perfect world
Nacho cheese and anarchy
Boy that sure sounds good to me
Every kind of drug is free
In the new America
Shoot your pistol in the air
Celebrate a brand new year
Living leisurely in a perfect world
Everybody?s drinking hams
Good by all you straight edge bands
Sit around and get a tan
In the new America
When I turn on my t.v.
Nothing but pornography
No more rated g in a perfect world
Strung out hookers everywhere
Have a picnic feed the bears
Now nobody even cares
In the new America
Nothing in this worlds for free




Cause everything belongs to me
No more green fees in a perfect world

Overall Meaning

The Guttermouth's song Perfect World paints a vivid and sarcastic picture of a world devoid of any problems, a utopia of sorts where people spend their days lounging under the sun and partying without a care in the world. The lyrics talk about an ideal society where every drug is legal, everybody is drunk, and no one cares about green fees for playing golf. The singer sarcastically hints that this new America is a place where wave goodbye to family, shoot pistols in the air, and watch nothing but pornography on TV. The song is a cynical commentary on consumerism and a society where people are looking for the next big thing to fulfill their lives.


The lyrics of the song Perfect World are a satire of consumerism in America. The song indulges in the concept of a utopian world, which is the outcome of a highly capitalist society where everything is money-driven. The lyrics present a picture of America where everything is for sale and where the spirit of individuality and selflessness is long gone. The song argues that in the new America, people are more self-centered, and individualism is preferred over group interests. The Guttermouth's lyrics challenge the very notion of consumerism and its correlation with happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

If I lived in a perfect world
In an ideal world, where everything is perfect


I would spend my days lying in the sun
I would relax and bask in the sunlight all day long


The party never ends in a perfect world
A perfect world is one where the fun never stops


If your life has hit the skids
If your life has gone downhill


Wave goodbye to the wife & kids
Leave your family behind and move on


I?m ready to move in to a perfect world
I am ready to leave my old life behind and embrace a new perfect life


Nacho cheese and anarchy
A chaotic and indulgent lifestyle


Boy that sure sounds good to me
I find that very appealing


Every kind of drug is free
All drugs are available for free


In the new America
In the new perfect world


Shoot your pistol in the air
Fire your gun without a care in the world


Celebrate a brand new year
Celebrate the start of a new year in a party atmosphere


Living leisurely in a perfect world
Living a life of luxury with no worries in a perfect world


Everybody?s drinking hams
Everyone is enjoying cheap beer


Good by all you straight edge bands
Saying goodbye to abstainers of drugs, alcohol, and promiscuous behavior


Sit around and get a tan
Lazily sitting in the sun to get a tan


In the new America
In the new perfect world


When I turn on my t.v.
When I watch television


Nothing but pornography
Only pornographic content is shown


No more rated g in a perfect world
In a perfect world, there is no room for wholesome, family-friendly entertainment


Strung out hookers everywhere
Prostitutes are present and visibly desperate for drugs


Have a picnic feed the bears
Having a picnic with the dangerous, wild animals


Now nobody even cares
In a perfect world, there is no responsibility or accountability for one's actions


In the new America
In the new perfect world


Nothing in this worlds for free
In the real world, nothing comes without a cost


Cause everything belongs to me
In a perfect world, everything is mine and I am in control


No more green fees in a perfect world
In a perfect world, there are no fees to pay for access to golf courses




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: DAVIS, HARRINGTON, HOWES, STANNARD

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@michaelcoman8887

It's fun being a old punk rocker

@shanefochtman7117

Fuckin right brother

@solarturkey

amen, mate. turned 40 2 days ago. one of my fav concerts was seeing Guttermouth at Warped Tour in Detroit in 2001. great times! I only wish I was older to live through the birth of punk rock with Death, MC5, The Stooges.....

@DB-qg7hk

A-fuckin-men brother

@stevenarevalo3132

Same bro old punk rocker till the end

@slvpd

I'd probably break a hip at my age, but I suddenly want to go hit some old skate spots.

@1904vand

Nacho cheese and anarchy, boy that sure sounds good to me!!! Every kind of drug is free in the new America!!!

@nolanpereau5399

Seen em live a bunch of times while growing up in socal. One of the most epic shows ever was them with nofx and pennywise.

@TheMinecraftTacos

Guttermouth and sublime FTW

@sandhill9313

No more green fees in a perfect world...the best meta punk line ever. One of my 100 fav recordings.

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