Perfect World
Huey Lewis Lyrics


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Everybody's looking for the perfect world
Where you could have everything your heart desires
The perfect boy will meet the perfect girl
And the perfect love will set the world on fire

What you gonna do when one and one makes three?
And a vision of the future is impossible to see
Nobody's perfect, not even a perfect fool
If you have faith in me
I'll keep faith with you

Ain't no livin' in a perfect world
There ain't no perfect world anyway
Ain't no livin' in a perfect world
But we'll keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world
Keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world

Everybody's got secrets, you know that it's true
They talk about me and they'll talk about you
Something happens to the pledges of trust
Down through the years they begin to rust

Now here we are amid the tears and the laughter
Still waiting for our happily ever after
We'll keep on dreamin' as long as we can
Try to remember and you'll understand

Ain't no livin' in a perfect world
There ain't no perfect world anyway
Ain't no livin' in a perfect world
But we'll keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world
Whoa, whoa, whoa, you and I
Keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world

ohh, you gotta keep believing

Ain't no livin' in a perfect world
There ain't no perfect world anyway
Ain't no livin' in a perfect world
But we'll keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world
Keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world

Whoa, whoa, whoa, you and I
Keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world
Keep on dreamin', livin' in a perfect world




Keep on dreamin'
livin' in a perfect world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Perfect World" by Huey Lewis & The News explore the idea of a perfect world where everyone has everything they desire, including perfect relationships, love, and happiness. However, the reality is different, and the song talks about the imperfections that exist in the world and relationships. The lyrics emphasize that nobody is perfect, and there is no such thing as a perfect world, but people continue to dream and strive for a better tomorrow.


The song talks about the challenges that arise when two people come together in a relationship, as they learn to live with each other's imperfections, and sometimes their vision for the future may not align. The lyrics suggest that faith is crucial in such situations, and if both partners believe in each other, they can overcome any obstacle.


The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes that there is no perfect world, but people should continue to dream and aspire to live in one. The lyrics also touch upon the importance of trust in relationships, which can erode over time due to hidden secrets or unfulfilled promises. The song asserts that despite the challenges, people should keep dreaming and believing in themselves and others.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's dreamin' 'bout a perfect world
Everyone desires a world that is perfect in every way


Where you could have everything your heart desires
In this world, you could have everything you ever wished for


A perfect boy will meet a perfect girl
In this world, the ideal match will meet each other


And their perfect love will set the world on fire
Their love will be so extraordinary that it will inspire everyone


Well what you gonna do, when one and one makes three
When something unexpected or unexplainable happens, what do you do?


And a vision of the future is impossible to see
When you can't see the future, it becomes hard to predict what will happen


Nobody's perfect, not even a perfect fool,
No one is infallible, even if they think they are


But if you'll have faith in me
If you believe in me or trust me


I'll keep the faith with you
I will also believe in you or have confidence in you


Ain't no livin' in a perfect world
It is impossible to exist in a world that is perfect in every way


There ain't no perfect world anyway
Such a world does not even exist


But we'll keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world
Regardless, we will continue to long for such a world


Everybody's got secrets, now you know that it's true
Everyone has secrets that they keep hidden


They talk about me and they'll talk about you
People will gossip about others, including you and me


Something happens to the pledges of trust
Over time, promises and commitments lose their weight or importance


Down through the years they begin to rust
As time passes, commitments or promises become less relevant or meaningful


Now here we are amid the tears and the laughter
Despite the ups and downs of life, we are still here together


Still waiting for our happily ever after
We are still hoping for a happy ending or a better life


We'll keep on dreamin' as long as we can
We will never stop dreaming, as it gives us hope and inspiration


Try to remember and you'll understand
If we recall our past experiences, we can gain insight and knowledge




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Written by: Alexander Hughes Call

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@russellgrosser-7677

Posting as an observant Jew, the lyrics hit home for me on a spiritual, personal, and practical level. We are commanded in Torah to follow G-d's laws and always strive to work on perfecting our lives here on earth every day to the best of our abilities.
No one ever said it was easy.
So, as Lewis sang...whatcha gonna do when one and one makes three, and a vision of the future is impossible to see? Talk about having daily obstacles in your way, and not all of them necessarily pleasant or ideal!
So what do I as a Jew do? Run away from life's problems as Jacob/Israel and Jonah did? Or do I wrestle with what's right, moral, and ethical, as Jacob/Israel did one night with what Biblical scholars assert was an angel?
Life is a series of choices, and IMHO the best life is being able to confront and deal with your daily challenges, rather than expecting everything to come easy.
Sums up the age-old Jewish conundrum as the People of the Book adhering to G-d's laws as the lone voice crying out in the wilderness while facing perpetual hatred and discrimination from their neighbors...even today.
Aside from our greatest prophet and teacher Moshe Rabbeinu, in our religious tradition G-d allowed us prophets (but not soothsayers or fortune tellers), which turned up at (in)opportune times to remind Am Yisrael of their responsibilities to each other and to G-d.
Prophecy is no longer prevalent in Judaism, but the Jews of today have Torah and all of Tanakh to read and from which to draw inspiration.
Essentially, we muddle through every day, and we mess up from time to time.
The takeaway: Rest from time to time, but never stop striving to do what's right, and never give up. Perseverance matters.
Which reveals our innate, imperfect, falliable humanity, because only G-d is perfect.
What I do here on earth, in the present, is what matters most.
Whatever happens when I die is known only to G-d.
Ideally, I'll have been written into His Book of Good Life.
Take care.



@xmariner

@@russellgrosser-7677I would love to talk more with you on a philosophical level. Even though I am young enough to remember the first IBM PC's and the first e-mails and Computer Aided Design, I am old enough to remember my Dad and his studies in the Essences and the Dead Sea Scrolls. My Dad was a staunch Lutheran and I claim that. My Dad taught himself Hebrew to learn how to read Hebrew in the 1970's. My Dad lectured in Virginia Beach to the Association for Research and Enlightenment (ARE) - the Edgar Cayce group. I bathed in his light with knowledge and wisdom, but am humble still as my Dad was.

I have know some amazing and unique (some of both and some of not!) people in my life, I am honored to say. That is why I know is God with Us (Emanuel). I don't have much Jew in me but I want Israel to succeed even after experiencing the Middle East first hand.

I am afraid of evil and emptiness, but I am optimistic for the future.

I believe the Shroud of Turin is a psychical proof of Jesus' Resurrection. I believe that Jesus was our Messiah. But I would never condemn a Jew, Buddhist, or just a lay person looking for the truth. I believe in redemption, and that is the only thing I can differentiate between Jew, Muslim, and Christian.

But we still reach out to God and that can never be wrong.



@Novastar.SaberCombat

"Everybody's looking for the perfect world
Where you could have everything your heart desires.
The perfect boy will meet the perfect girl.
And their perfect love will set the world on fire...

Whatcha gonna do when one and one makes three?
And a vision of the future is impossible to see
Nobody's perfect, not even a perfect fool
If you have faith in me,
I'll keep faith with you...

[ Ain't no livin' in a perfect world! ]
[ There ain't no perfect world anyway. ]
[ Ain't no livin' in a perfect world. ]
[ But we'll keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world.
[ Keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world.]

Everybody's got secrets, you know that it's true.
They talk about me, and they'll talk about you.
Something happens to the pledges of trust.
Down through the years they begin to rust.

Now here we are amid the tears and the laughter.
Still waiting for our happily ever after.
We'll keep on dreamin' as long as we can.
Try to remember and you'll understand.

[ REPEAT CHORUS ]

Whoa, whoa, whoa, you and I]
Keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world..."



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@adamdorgant9454

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@chrisgreulich

Nobody made better videos than Huey Lewis and the News. So many great songs and videos. I run every morning for an hour and have been listening to Huey Lewis songs for the last 2 months. They never get old.

@JoanieBC

This is the best song for this exact moment in time.

@adamdorgant9454

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@kennethmeadows2844

Yes 👏🏽 Yes !!!

@russellgrosser-7677

Being Jewish, we are always seeking to perfect and repair our broken world, so this song hits home on a spiritual and practical level for me...

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