Kate left a secure career with a Nashville university to pursue music full-time. Her 1994 debut album "Songs From The Levee" was re-released in 2004. Her latest album "1000 Pound Machine" was released in 2012.
Perfect World
Kate Campbell Lyrics
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Prophets say the end's at hand
More bad news everywhere I turn
But in your arms, it's a perfect world
Rebels rage and lions roar
Everyday it's a brand new war
Lines are crossed and bombs are hurled
When your love wraps around me tight
I believe in paradise
There's one place where my heart's secure
Here in your arms, it's a perfect world
Homeless hearts on every street
Desperate eyes of poverty
No refuge left on God's green earth
But in your arms, it's a perfect world
Kate Campbell's "A Perfect World" describes a world in which everything seems to be falling apart. With shadows everywhere and prophets predicting the end of the world, it seems that there is little hope to be found. However, the song's narrator finds solace in her lover's arms. Despite the raging rebels and lions, the everyday wars and bombs exploding, the love and security provided in the singer's partner's embrace create a sense of peace, love, and harmony, that provides a perfect world.
As the song progresses, we learn that the world outside these arms is far from perfect. There's homelessness, poverty, and desperation wherever the singer goes. The world has no refuge left to offer, but this partner's love-filled arms. However bad things get in the world outside these arms, this place symbolizes an idyllic utopia for the singer where her heart is secure, and everything seems perfect.
Overall, the message of "A Perfect World" is that despite all the ugliness, horrors, and pain being experienced in the world, there is still goodness and light to be found. It is all about finding a balance between the harsh realities of the world and the moments of tenderness to sustain us through the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Shadows fall across the land
Darkness and uncertainty loom over the world.
Prophets say the end's at hand
Experts warn of impending doom.
More bad news everywhere I turn
Negativity and pessimism surround me.
But in your arms, it's a perfect world
Despite the chaos outside, being with someone you love makes everything seem perfect.
Rebels rage and lions roar
Conflict and chaos are rampant.
Everyday it's a brand new war
Every day brings new challenges and struggles.
Lines are crossed and bombs are hurled
The world is a dangerous place.
But in your arms, it's a perfect world
Yet again, love brings a sense of safety and security amidst danger.
When your love wraps around me tight
Being held by someone you love brings a sense of comfort and safety.
I believe in paradise
Such comfort makes one feel like they are in paradise.
There's one place where my heart's secure
This safety is found in one specific place with one specific person.
Here in your arms, it's a perfect world
And once again, love brings a sense of perfection and safety amidst chaos.
Homeless hearts on every street
Many people are emotionally broken and lost.
Desperate eyes of poverty
There are those in need who live in dire circumstances.
No refuge left on God's green earth
It seems like there is no safe place left in the world.
But in your arms, it's a perfect world
Yet once again, love offers a safe haven amidst danger and chaos.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY MATTHEW CAMPBELL, NICHOLAS DEMETRIADES
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