Perfect
HXLT Lyrics
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Don't try it don't take it
What happens if you fail?
Don't succeed, don't make it
They think they all have the answers just for you
And that it's true
And they try to tell me
I should not forget, forget
But I don't like regrets, regrets
Because all I ever wanted to be was perfect
All I ever wanted to do was anything
All I ever wanted to be was flawless
All I ever wanted to know was everything
So I try
And I heard it all before
They're all so sure that I'm making one big mistake
'Til I make it, no doubts no more and praise galore
Now they just want a piece of the cake
And they tell me
I should not forget, forget
All the little people
Who doubted me and said use your head
Because all I ever wanted to be was perfect
All I ever wanted to do was anything
All I ever wanted to be was flawless
All I ever wanted to know was everything
So I try
And I heard it all before
And I heard it all before
And I heard it all before they're all so sure
that I'm making one big mistake. This section talks about how people around the singer are constantly telling him not to take risks and not to try anything because of the potential consequences that may occur. However, the singer refuses to listen to their advice and instead pursues his goals to be perfect, flawless and knowledgeable in everything he does. He believes that success is not a matter of chance; it requires determination and the willingness to take risks. He is not interested in living a life full of regrets, but in realizing his dreams and reaching for the top.
The chorus of the song, "all I ever wanted to be was perfect, all I ever wanted to do was anything," summarizes the singer's deep desire for perfection and excellence in whatever he does. He realizes that this is not an easy task, but he is determined to put in the effort and work hard to achieve his goals.
The second verse emphasizes the idea that people are quick to judge and doubt others' abilities until they prove otherwise. When the singer succeeds, people suddenly want to be part of his success and take a piece of the praise. However, the singer recognizes those who doubted him and did not believe in him, urging himself not to forget the little people who doubted him and said to use his head.
Overall, the theme of the song is that success requires taking risks and ignoring the naysayers who tell you not to try. It emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and pursuing goals despite the obstacles that may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
They tell me don't risk it
People advise me not to take any risks.
Don't try it don't take it
People advise me not to attempt anything new.
What happens if you fail?
They ask what will happen in case I fail which makes me skeptical.
Don't succeed, don't make it
They implicitly imply that I must not try because I might not succeed.
They think they all have the answers just for you
People think that they know better than me.
And that it's true
And they think that their opinions are valid and right.
And they try to tell me
And they attempt to convince me.
I should not forget, forget
I should not forget their advice.
Hat they try to sell me
Their point of view which they are emphasizing.
But I don't like regrets, regrets
I do not want to have any regrets.
Because all I ever wanted to be was perfect
I always had an inclination towards perfection.
All I ever wanted to do was anything
I am eager to succeed in anything that I do.
All I ever wanted to be was flawless
My goal was always to have no shortcomings, and to be without errors.
All I ever wanted to know was everything
My ultimate aim was to acquire complete knowledge.
So I try
So I attempt, always.
And I heard it all before
I have heard all these things before, and I am not convinced.
They're all so sure that I'm making one big mistake
Others believe that I am going to fail, and that this is a big mistake.
'Til I make it, no doubts no more and praise galore
However, nobody has any doubts once I have succeeded, and everyone wants to bask in the glory of success.
Now they just want a piece of the cake
Now, everybody wants to take credit for my success and wants a share in it.
And they tell me
And they still give me advice.
All the little people
All those who had no confidence in me earlier.
Who doubted me and said use your head
Who did not have faith in me and advised me to think responsibly.
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Cpt Human
I found you on Spotify a few months ago and haven't stopped listening. Every song is dope. The different style, genres and messages are dope and super refreshing. Keep up the good work bro. And remember, I know you will but STAY YOU. 1LUV
Antonio Dwatkins
love it...think I heard it bout 20x already...definitely on my favorites list...
Popecki
I love this so much, found it on spotify and its on loop now
Dead Hand
Most don't know that Hxlt and kid cudi are friends and tour together years back they're just two like minded artists.
Ernie Rodriguez
Dope song best one on the album
Antonio Dwatkins
been cruising around chitown all day with this song on repeat...lovin this beat beginning to end
So Activ
I'm call it rn he's gonna be big!
Crazy how underrated he is.
Kazunari Kurauchi
I really really really like him.
SO BEAUTIFUL SONG.
Domenic Casciato
Hey, good show at MTL last night man. This song was a banger even if that crowd was low energy af.
Sam Mart
Wow this is like alternative hip hop. Dope!