Perfect
Madilyn Paige Lyrics
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Why would he love me over somebody else?
When I've made mistakes I'm not proud of
I keep losing when I want to win
Don't stop finding new scars on my skin
Start to wonder what I'm really made of
I can't keep breakin' this promise I make
Believe all the lies that I deserve the pain
And I realize
I haven't always been a perfect person
And I won't say that I'm no longer hurting
But I've made up my mind I think it's time
To love myself, I'm tired of feeling broken
And telling myself my flaws will leave me hopeless
I won't believe the lies that have been spoken
'Cause I've made up my mind I think it's time
That I don't have to be a perfect person
(That I don't have to be a perfect person)
I think that I'm ready to stop
Comparing life to the things that I'm not
There's so many things that I'm proud of (hmm)
I can't keep breakin' this promise I make
Believe all the lies that I deserve the pain
But I know I'm worth it
I know that my imperfections make me great
I'm not gonna be defined by my self hate
'Cause I know I'm worth it
And I realize
I haven't always been a perfect person
And I won't say that I'm no longer hurting
But I've made up my mind I think it's time
To love myself, I'm tired of feeling broken
And telling myself my flaws will leave me hopeless
I won't believe the lies that have been spoken
'Cause I've made up my mind I think it's time
That I don't have to be a perfect person
And I realize
I wish that I could be a perfect person
I know that I will always have some hurting
But I've made up my mind I know it's time, yeah
That I don't have to be a perfect person
The song βPerfectβ by Madilyn Paige is all about self-acceptance and self-love. The singer of the song is feeling insecure and inadequate. She wonders why someone would choose to love her over somebody else, given all her faults and shortcomings. She admits to making mistakes that she is not proud of, and she keeps losing when she wants to win. She finds new scars on her skin and starts to wonder what she is really made of. She feels like she cannot keep making promises to herself that she cannot keep. She knows that she deserves better than the lies and pain that she has been believing, but she feels like she is not worth it.
However, she has a moment of realization where she acknowledges that she has not always been a perfect person, and she is not saying that she is no longer hurting. But she has made up her mind that it is time to love herself and stop feeling broken. She refuses to believe the lies that have been spoken and will not let her flaws leave her hopeless. She knows that her imperfections make her unique and great, and she will not be defined by her self-hate. She has finally realized that she does not have to be a perfect person, and it is time to accept herself and love herself unconditionally.
Overall, the message of the song is very hopeful and encouraging. The singer of the song has gone through a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. She has realized that even though she has made mistakes and has imperfections, she is still worthy of love and respect. The song is a reminder to all of us that we do not have to be perfect to be worthy of love and acceptance. It is a reminder to be kind to ourselves and love ourselves for who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep disappointing myself
I am continuously failing to meet my own expectations
Why would he love me over somebody else?
I am struggling with self-worth and feel that I am not deserving of love
When I've made mistakes I'm not proud of
I have a history of making poor choices that I regret
I keep losing when I want to win
Despite my efforts to succeed, I am consistently met with failure
Don't stop finding new scars on my skin
I am struggling with self-harm and continue to inflict pain on myself
Start to wonder what I'm really made of
I am unsure of my own capabilities and worth as a person
I can't keep breakin' this promise I make
I am failing to keep a commitment to myself
Believe all the lies that I deserve the pain
I am struggling with self-blame and believe that I am deserving of suffering
But I know I'm worth it
Despite my doubts and struggles, I recognize that I am valuable
And I realize
I am coming to a new understanding
I haven't always been a perfect person
I have flaws and have made mistakes in the past
And I won't say that I'm no longer hurting
I am still experiencing pain and struggles
But I've made up my mind I think it's time
I have decided that it is time for a change
To love myself, I'm tired of feeling broken
I am ready to embrace self-love and move past feelings of brokenness
And telling myself my flaws will leave me hopeless
I am acknowledging my tendency to let my flaws define me and keep me from feeling hopeful
I won't believe the lies that have been spoken
I am refusing to let others' negative opinions of me impact my self-worth
'Cause I've made up my mind I think it's time
I have made a clear decision to prioritize self-love
That I don't have to be a perfect person
I do not need to hold myself to an unattainable standard of perfection
I think that I'm ready to stop
I believe that I am at a point where I am ready for change
Comparing life to the things that I'm not
I am tired of measuring myself against impossible standards
There's so many things that I'm proud of (hmm)
I am recognizing my own accomplishments and strengths
I know that my imperfections make me great
I am learning to appreciate how my flaws contribute to my unique identity
I'm not gonna be defined by my self hate
I am rejecting negative self-talk and refusing to let it control me
And I realize
I am continuing to come to new realizations
I wish that I could be a perfect person
Although I am embracing self-acceptance, I still sometimes feel pressure to be perfect
I know that I will always have some hurting
I am realistic about the fact that healing from past pain is a process
But I've made up my mind I know it's time, yeah
Despite ongoing struggles, I am committed to prioritizing self-love and healing
That I don't have to be a perfect person
I am reiterating that self-acceptance is more important than striving for perfection
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Aaron Kellim, Madilyn Paige, Marko Glogolja
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ketut Dharmayanti
"Perfect"
Take a picture, dress it up
Keep the best and crop it
All she wants to be
Is something to see
Hide the scars and hide the flaws
Fading in is all she wants
She needs to be
More than she sees
Oh, the games we think we have to play
To make us feel a certain way
We'll never win with all of this
Obsession with perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Lost in misdirection
Obsession with perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Twisted our reflections
We're already worth it, oh-oh, oh, oh
'Cause worth is not a prize you can win or lose
You're already worth it
Let go, let go
Let go of perfect
Let go of perfect
Standing in a crowded room
Chasing what she thought was true
She tries to hide
In her disguise
Fake a smile, wear the lies
Trying not to realize
How alone she feels
That this isn't real
Oh, the games we think we have to play
To make us feel a certain way
We'll never win with all of this
Obsession with perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Lost in misdirection
Obsession with perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Twisted our reflections
We're already worth it, oh-oh, oh, oh
'Cause worth is not a prize you can win or lose
You're already worth it
Let go, let go
Let go of perfect
Let go of perfect
Oh, the games we think we have to play
To make us feel a certain way
We'll never win with all of this
Perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Lost in misdirection
Obsession with perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Twisted our reflections
We're already worth it, oh-oh, oh, oh
'Cause worth is not a prize you can win or lose
You're already worth it
Let go, let go
Let go of perfect
Alyssa Julaton
βWorth is not a prize you can win or lose.β
Just how that is phrased is amazing. Those words can and will do wonders.
Ketut Dharmayanti
"Perfect"
Take a picture, dress it up
Keep the best and crop it
All she wants to be
Is something to see
Hide the scars and hide the flaws
Fading in is all she wants
She needs to be
More than she sees
Oh, the games we think we have to play
To make us feel a certain way
We'll never win with all of this
Obsession with perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Lost in misdirection
Obsession with perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Twisted our reflections
We're already worth it, oh-oh, oh, oh
'Cause worth is not a prize you can win or lose
You're already worth it
Let go, let go
Let go of perfect
Let go of perfect
Standing in a crowded room
Chasing what she thought was true
She tries to hide
In her disguise
Fake a smile, wear the lies
Trying not to realize
How alone she feels
That this isn't real
Oh, the games we think we have to play
To make us feel a certain way
We'll never win with all of this
Obsession with perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Lost in misdirection
Obsession with perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Twisted our reflections
We're already worth it, oh-oh, oh, oh
'Cause worth is not a prize you can win or lose
You're already worth it
Let go, let go
Let go of perfect
Let go of perfect
Oh, the games we think we have to play
To make us feel a certain way
We'll never win with all of this
Perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Lost in misdirection
Obsession with perfect, oh-oh, oh, oh
Twisted our reflections
We're already worth it, oh-oh, oh, oh
'Cause worth is not a prize you can win or lose
You're already worth it
Let go, let go
Let go of perfect
The Piano Gal
Yessss girl! This is something I definitely relate to! I got the chills when the chorus started :) thanks for spreading such a great message! The world is a better place because you're in it!!
Austin Burningham
The Piano Gal wow that was very good speech thanks for that you deserve 400+ likes
superhunk1989
Love this song.
My advice: you are perfect (and unique) just as you are. Don't change yourself.
Atlantisam 82
Positive change is growth. Nobody should ever stop growing to be a better person. The key is to be comfortable in your own skin and always work to be better :)
savannah tracy
unless you are changing from being a bad person to a good person! :)
Abbe Thompson
A great song Madilynπ especially when kids are going back to school right now. They shouldn't have to be worried about fitting in and being "perfect".
Austin Burningham
Abbe Thompson she went to my shcool went to freedom academy secondary shcool she is amazing she sang at the last day of shcool on Thursday 23
CΓ©lia Maccaglia
This song is "perfect" π love it