Perfect Places
Lorde Lyrics
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Feel the party to my bones
Watch the wasters blow the speakers
Spill my guts beneath the outdoor light
It's just another graceless night
I hate the headlines and the weather
I'm nineteen and I'm on fire
But when we're dancing, I'm alright
It's just another graceless night
Are you lost enough?
Have another drink, get lost in us
This is how we get notorious, oh
'Cause I don't know
If they keep tellin' me where to go
I'll blow my brains out to the radio, oh-oh-oh-oh
All of the things we're taking
'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
Send us to perfect places
All of our heroes fading
Now I can't stand to be alone
Let's go to perfect places
Every night, I live and die
Meet somebody, take 'em home
Let's kiss and then take off our clothes
It's just another graceless night, 'cause
All of the things we're taking
'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
Send us to perfect places
All of our heroes fading
Now I can't stand to be alone
Let's go to perfect places
All of the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
All of the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
All the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
In "Perfect Places," Lorde takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of being young and searching for the perfect places and experiences. The lyrics evoke feelings of both excitement and despair, reflecting the conflicting emotions that come with trying to find your place in the world. The song begins with a description of a night out, full of partying and dancing, but tinged with the sadness of feeling lost and alone. The line "I hate the headlines and the weather" suggests a desire to escape the harsh realities of life and find something more meaningful and fulfilling.
The chorus offers a glimpse into the desperation of youth, as Lorde sings about being "young and ashamed" and looking for perfect places to hide away from the world. The line "All of our heroes fading" suggests a loss of innocence and belief in the people and things that used to inspire and motivate us. The repetition of the phrase "Let's go to perfect places" serves as both a rallying cry and a plea for help.
In the final verse, Lorde acknowledges the futility of trying to find these perfect places, wondering "what the fuck are perfect places anyway?" Despite this realization, she doesn't give up on the search, ending the song with the repeated line "All the nights spent off our faces, trying to find these perfect places."
Line by Line Meaning
Every night, I live and die
Every night, I experience the highs and the lows of life
Feel the party to my bones
I'm completely involved in the party, I feel it on a deep level
Watch the wasters blow the speakers
I see the people who are wasting their lives and causing destruction
Spill my guts beneath the outdoor light
I'm open and honest about my emotions and feelings
It's just another graceless night
This is just another night without grace or dignity
I hate the headlines and the weather
I dislike the media and the state of the world
I'm nineteen and I'm on fire
I'm young, full of energy and ambition
But when we're dancing I'm alright
When I'm dancing, everything is okay
Are you lost enough?
Have you reached a point of desperation, confusion, or disconnection?
Have another drink, get lost in us
Drink with us, and get lost in the moment
This is how we get notorious, oh
This is how we become known, famous, or respected
'Cause I don't know
Because I don't have the answers
If they keep tellin' me where to go
If they keep dictating my path or decisions for me
I'll blow my brains out to the radio, oh
I'll reach a breaking point and act destructively
All of the things we're taking
All of the substances, pleasures, or indulgences we're consuming
'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
Because we're young and we feel guilty or embarrassed
Send us to perfect places
Take us to an imagined ideal or utopia
All of our heroes fading
All of our idols or role models are disappearing or losing their luster
Now I can't stand to be alone
Now I can't bear the thought of being by myself
Let's go to perfect places
Let's escape to these perfect places
Meet somebody, take 'em home
Meet someone for a romantic or sexual encounter
Let's kiss and then take off our clothes
Let's engage in physical intimacy
All the nights spent off our faces
All of the nights spent intoxicated or high
Trying to find these perfect places
Trying to find an imagined ideal or utopia
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
What are these ideal, imagined, or utopian places, and do they really exist?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ella Marija Lani Yelich O'connor, Jack Antonoff
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Lorde
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Every night, I live and die
Feel the party to my bones
Watch the wasters blow the speakers
Spill my guts beneath the outdoor light
It's just another graceless night
I hate the headlines and the weather
I'm 19 and I'm on fire
But when we're dancing I'm alright
It's just another graceless night
[Pre-Chorus]
Are you lost enough?
Have another drink, get lost in us
This is how we get notorious, oh
'Cause I don't know
If they keep tellin' me where to go
I'll blow my brains out to the radio, oh
[Chorus]
All of the things we're taking
'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
Send us to perfect places
All of our heroes fading
Now I can't stand to be alone
Let's go to perfect places
[Verse 2]
Every night, I live and die
Meet somebody, take 'em home
Let's kiss and then take off our clothes
It's just another graceless night
'Cause
[Chorus]
All of the things we're taking
'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
Send us to perfect places
All of our heroes fading
Now I can't stand to be alone
Let's go to perfect places
[Outro]
All the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
All the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
All the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
Corner
Every night, I live and die
Feel the party to my bones
Watch the wasters blow the speakers
Spill my guts beneath the outdoor light
It's just another graceless night
I hate the headlines and the weather
I'm nineteen and I'm on fire
But when we're dancing I'm alright
It's just another graceless night
Are you lost enough?
Have another drink, get lost in us
This is how we get notorious, oh
'Cause I don't know
If they keep tellin' me where to go
I'll blow my brains out to the radio, oh
All of the things we're taking
'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
Send us to perfect places
All of our heroes fading
Now I can't stand to be alone
Let's go to perfect places
Every night, I live and die
Meet somebody, take 'em home
Let's kiss and then take off our clothes
It's just another graceless night, 'cause
All of the things we're taking
'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
Send us to perfect places
All of our heroes fading
Now I can't stand to be alone
Let's go to perfect places
All the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
All the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
All the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
Kaique Veloso
[Verse 1]
Every night, I live and die
Feel the party to my bones
Watch the wasters blow the speakers
Spill my guts beneath the outdoor light
It's just another graceless night
I hate the headlines and the weather
I'm 19 and I'm on fire
But when we're dancing I'm alright
It's just another graceless night
[Pre-Chorus]
Are you lost enough?
Have another drink, get lost in us
This is how we get notorious, oh
'Cause I don't know
If they keep tellin' me where to go
I'll blow my brains out to the radio, oh
[Chorus]
All of the things we're taking
'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
Send us to perfect places
All of our heroes fading
Now I can't stand to be alone
Let's go to perfect places
[Verse 2]
Every night, I live and die
Meet somebody, take 'em home
Let's kiss and then take off our clothes
It's just another graceless night
[Chorus]
All of the things we're taking
'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
Send us to perfect places
All of our heroes fading
Now I can't stand to be alone
Let's go to perfect places
[Outro]
All the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
All the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
All the nights spent off our faces
Trying to find these perfect places
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
Jack Fred
Melodrama - Lorde ranking:
1. Perfect Places
2. Sober II (Melodrama)
3. The Louvre
4. Sober
5. Hard Feelings/Loveless
6. Liability
7. Writer In The Dark
8. Green Light
9. Homemade Dynamite
10. Liability (Reprise)
11. Supercut
10/10 album.
amber levesque
I remember listening to this song while crying in my room, stressed about my abusive parents. The level of stress and hurt was unreal. Now, I come back to this song to say I'm finally moving out. I'm finally going to be free. I won't have to be afraid anymore
Gabrielle Albert
Years later I am happy for you ❤
i solo 💋
I’m so happy for you!
Milk.My.Udders
Good for you. I hope it all works out. Keep moving forward ❤
The Bad P.E.T.E.R.
You found your perfect place
Maria Alice
I JUST GOT APPROVED IN A UNIVERSITY AND THIS SONG, REGARDLESS THE MEANING, IS WITH ME IN THIS MOMENT SO SPECIAL! THANK YOU FOR EXIST, LORDE
Eggs Benedict
Congrats!!!
Smith TwoZero
Lorde helped pick me up while I was studying for a certification test in college lol
Allison Worst
hey hey, it’s been 2 years, how’s it going???