Imperfect
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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I saw you yesterday
And I heard what you had to say
All those ugly ways you
Think about me, yeah.
But I know it's okay
Face, hey don't change the way
I feel about my inner being.
'Cause I won't let 'em dim my light, and I'm holding
My head up high,
Even though my exterior
Is not impeccable to you,
I don't know if my
Rose is right,
But I'm gonna keep living
My life to fame, my name.
And darling,
I don't care what they say
'Bout me.
Imperfect; that's all
That I'll ever be;
And god knows that's alright with me,
'Cause I know there's
No one greater
And everybody's imperfect,
When you tryna live in harmony, but the song of life
Is out of key;
Just be perfectly imperfect.
Imperfect, imperfect, imperfect, imperfect.
As I look at the tv screen,
Internet and magazines,
So much insecurity surrounds me, wish I could change some things; gotta steal with my self-esteem,
Folks so superficial
Makes it hard to just survive.
'Cause I won't let 'em dim my light, and I'm holding
My head up high,
Even though my exterior
Is not impeccable to you,
I don't know if my
Rose is right,
But I'm gonna keep living
My life to fame, my name.
And darling,
I don't care what they say
'Bout me.
Imperfect; that's all
That I'll ever be;
And god knows that's alright with me,
'Cause I know there's
No one greater
And everybody's imperfect,
When you tryna live in harmony, but the song of life
Is out of key;
Just be perfectly imperfect.
Imperfect, imperfect, imperfect.
I may not walk like a super model, or look as flawless as they do; I don't know where you get off judging,
'Cause I'm imperfect just like you.
So I don't care about your status, so I'll swear up to here I've had it;
Ain't trying to win no beauty pageant, 'cause in my heart is all that matters.
Imperfect; that's all
That I'll ever be;
And god knows that's alright with me,
'Cause I know there's
No one greater
And everybody's imperfect,
When you tryna live in harmony, but the song of life
Is out of key;
Just be perfectly imperfect.
Imperfect, imperfect, imperfect, imperfect.
Oh...
That's all
That I'll ever be;
And god knows that's alright with me,
'Cause I know there's
No one greater
And everybody's imperfect,
When you tryna live in harmony, but the song of life
Is out of key;
Just be perfectly imperfect.
Imperfect, imperfect, imperfect, imperfect, imperfect, imperfect,
Imperfect, imperfect
In Mariah Carey's song "Imperfect", she addresses the negativity that surrounds her from others, especially in today's society where perfection is portrayed through media outlets on a daily basis. She begins by stating that she has heard all of the negative thoughts that people have about her but chooses to keep a smile on her face and not allow their words to affect her inner-being. Carey's confidence shines when she says, "I won't let them dim my light", as she aims to remain true to herself and not lose her identity amidst the noise of those around her.
Furthermore, Carey sheds light on the issue of insecurity and the difficulties that come with finding true self-esteem in a superficial world. She acknowledges how hard it is to survive when the world is so focused on the external appearance of someone, rather than their internal qualities. She then reminds the listener that everyone is imperfect and that it is okay to embrace this aspect of oneself. The message that is conveyed is to embrace our authentic selves, to not judge anyone based on their exterior, and to not allow others' opinions to dim our own light.
Overall, "Imperfect" has a powerful message that encourages self-love, self-esteem, and authenticity in a world that promotes perfectionism. It is a reminder that we are all human and that embracing our imperfections is a key part of being perfectly imperfect.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you yesterday
I noticed you when I saw you yesterday
And I heard what you had to say
I listened to what you had to say
All those ugly ways you
Your negative thoughts and opinions
Think about me, yeah.
Regarding me
But I know it's okay
I'm aware that it's fine
Gonna keep this smile on my
I'm going to maintain my positive attitude
Face, hey don't change the way
I won't let it impact my inner self
I feel about my inner being.
How I feel about myself inside
'Cause I won't let 'em dim my light, and I'm holding
I won't allow anyone to dim my shine, and I'm staying strong
My head up high,
I'm staying positive
Even though my exterior
Despite my outward appearance
Is not impeccable to you,
Is not flawless according to your standards
I don't know if my
I'm not sure if my
Rose is right,
My approach or attitude
But I'm gonna keep living
But I'm going to keep living my life
My life to fame, my name.
My life to gain fame and recognition
And darling,
My dear/Hey
I don't care what they say
I don't mind what others say
'Bout me.
About me
Imperfect; that's all
I'm not perfect
That I'll ever be;
I never will be
And god knows that's alright with me,
But that's okay with me
Cause I know there's
Because I believe there's
No one greater
No one is better
And everybody's imperfect,
And everybody is flawed
When you tryna live in harmony, but the song of life
When you're trying to live peacefully, but life is difficult
Is out of key;
Is not going well
Just be perfectly imperfect.
Just be yourself and embrace your imperfections
As I look at the tv screen,
As I watch TV
Internet and magazines,
Browsing through the internet and magazines
So much insecurity surrounds me, wish I could change some things;
There is so much pressure to look perfect, and I wish I could change some things
Gotta steal with my self-esteem,
I have to deal with my own self-worth
Folks so superficial
People are so concerned with appearance and the superficial
Makes it hard to just survive.
Makes it difficult to just live life normally
I may not walk like a super model, or look as flawless as they do;
I may not have the perfect figure or looks of a model
I don't know where you get off judging,
I don't know why you feel entitled to judge me
'Cause I'm imperfect just like you.
Because I'm flawed just like everyone else
So I don't care about your status,
I don't mind your social status
So I'll swear up to here I've had it;
I'm tired of dealing with it
Ain't trying to win no beauty pageant,
I'm not trying to be the prettiest
'Cause in my heart is all that matters.
What's important is what I feel inside
Oh...
Oh...
That's all
That's all
That I'll ever be;
That I'll ever be
And god knows that's alright with me,
And that's okay with me
Cause I know there's
Because I believe there's
No one greater
No one is better
And everybody's imperfect,
And everybody is flawed
When you tryna live in harmony, but the song of life
When you're trying to live peacefully, but life is difficult
Is out of key;
Is not going well
Just be perfectly imperfect.
Just be yourself and embrace your imperfections
Imperfect, imperfect, imperfect, imperfect, imperfect, imperfect,
Imperfect, imperfect, imperfect, imperfect, imperfect, imperfect
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@juzzkin
Mimi should release an album named "NEGLECTED" and put all the songs she didn't include in her albums from the beginning!
@instasingingvids3529
Lol I agree wouldn't it be funny if she put all the songs that didn't reach #1 and call it Shoulda been #1 😀
@ItsMymyBITCH
juzzkin Or, 'The Elusive Tracklist' lol
@ebonistoker8332
Myroniaaa yasss dh
@maroufalameddine5555
juzzkin haha genius
@jordanedwards6939
juzzkin bright fucking idea !
@rebeccaspratling2865
If only Mariah knew that she saved my life with this song. 🙏
@TheCrazyCreatures
The lyrics of this song are so inspiring
@naldinhoregis
Verdade!!!
@thefamilitchichannel1341
Perfect song: perfect voice, perfect beat and perfect message