Perfect
Maren Ord Lyrics


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Don't close your eyes
They may not open
What if they open
Would you be alive

Everyone falls
But not everyone rises
Why don't you get up
And rise again for me

[Chorus]
What if the world were
A little more perfect
Would you stop crying or
Would you take the leap
What if the world
Were a little more perfect
Would you open your eyes
And blink again for me

What about friendship
What about friends
You said the whole world
Was against you
And it all had to end

What about love
What about family
What about all that
You have to live for

[Chorus]

It isn't easy here without you
Why did you leave me
What am I supposed to do
(without you)





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maren Ord's song "Perfect" is a reflection on the struggles of life and the importance of perseverance. The first verse urges the listener not to close their eyes, even though they may be tempted to do so in times of difficulty. This is because if they do not open them again, they may lose their chance at life. The second verse acknowledges that everyone falls in life, but not everyone rises. The singer then asks the listener to rise again, not for themselves, but for the sake of others.


The chorus of the song poses a hypothetical question about a world that is a little more perfect. The singer asks whether the listener would stop crying or take the leap if the world were a little more perfect. The idea is that even if the world were perfect, people would still face challenges and have to make the choice between giving up or persevering. The bridge questions the listener's personal relationships, asking them to consider the importance of friendship, love, and family when feeling hopeless.


In conclusion, "Perfect" by Maren Ord is an emotional and poignant song that urges listeners not to give up on life, even in the face of adversity. The song reminds us that no matter how perfect the world may seem, we all have to face our personal trials and make the choice to keep going for the sake of ourselves and those we love.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't close your eyes
Don't shut yourself away from the world


They may not open
You might miss out on experiencing life


What if they open
What if you give life a chance


Would you be alive
Would you be truly living


Everyone falls
Everyone experiences setbacks


But not everyone rises
Not everyone bounces back from their setbacks


Why don't you get up
Why don't you try to rise again


And rise again for me
And try to live a fulfilling life for those who care for you


[Chorus]
Refocus on what life could be like if it were a little more perfect


What about friendship
What about the relationships and connections we share


What about friends
What about the people who support us


You said the whole world
You felt like the entire world was against you


Was against you
You felt isolated and alone


And it all had to end
And you were ready to give up on everything


What about love
What about the love we have in our lives


What about family
What about the support from our families


What about all that
What about all the other things in life


You have to live for
We have a lot to live for


[Chorus]
Look for hope and optimism instead of despair


It isn't easy here without you
It's hard to move on from losing someone you care about


Why did you leave me
It's natural to feel abandoned and want answers


What am I supposed to do
It can be difficult to know how to move forward


(without you)
Without the person we lost


[Chorus]
Consider the possibilities of what life could be like with a little more positivity




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN

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