Perfect
Markov Defect and Depeche Mode Lyrics
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In another state of consciousness in another state of mind
Everything was almost perfect, everything fell into place
That you may reach a different verdict
If all the judges missed the case
In a parallel universe that's happening right now
Things between us must be worse but it's hard to see just how
And everything could have been perfect
Everything in the right place
Then I wouldn't have to play the suspect
Accused, abandoned and disgraced
I didn't shoot, I didn't pull the trigger
It wasn't me, I'm just a plain and simple singer
I heard the sound, I turned my head around
To watch our love shot down
In another lonely universe, we're laying side by side
And no one's hurt and no one's cursed and no one needs to hide
And everything is almost perfect
Everything is almost right
There are never any conflicts
There are never any fights
The lyrics of "Perfect" by Markov Defect and Depeche Mode explore the idea of alternate universes and the possibility of a perfect world. The singer describes a world that exists on another planet, at another time and place. In this world, everything falls into place perfectly, except for the fact that the singer is accused of a crime they didn't commit. The singer suggests that in a parallel universe, things between them and their lover may be worse.
The lyrics continue to describe how everything could have been perfect if only the circumstances had been different. The singer laments that they wouldn't have had to play the role of the accused and would not have been abandoned and disgraced. The singer denies responsibility for a shooting, claiming their innocence and that they are just a plain and simple singer. The love between the singer and their lover is tragically shot down, as they watch helplessly.
The song concludes with the idea of a parallel universe where the singer is with their lover without pain, hurt, or curses. Everything is almost perfect in this world, without conflicts or fights. The lyrics present a melancholic reflection on the potential for a near-perfect world, while acknowledging that the darker side of human nature can still exist, even in a world that is "almost perfect".
Line by Line Meaning
On another world by another star at another place and time
In a different dimension, far from here and now
In another state of consciousness in another state of mind
In a different mental state, where everything seems clearer
Everything was almost perfect, everything fell into place
All the pieces of life come together, almost like magic
That you may reach a different verdict
If all the judges missed the case
The truth may be hidden, and opinions may differ
In a parallel universe that's happening right now
An alternate reality is playing out simultaneously
Things between us must be worse but it's hard to see just how
In this reality, things must be more difficult, but it's not clear why
And everything could have been perfect
An ideal outcome was possible
Everything in the right place
All the elements were aligned correctly
Then I wouldn't have to play the suspect
If only things had gone as planned, I wouldn't be under suspicion
Accused, abandoned and disgraced
I've been falsely accused and left to suffer the consequences
I didn't shoot, I didn't pull the trigger
I'm not responsible for the harm caused
It wasn't me, I'm just a plain and simple singer
I'm innocent and blameless, just a musician
I heard the sound, I turned my head around
I was present, but not responsible for the act
To watch our love shot down
To witness the destruction of our relationship
In another lonely universe, we're laying side by side
In another dimension, we are together and not alone
And no one's hurt and no one's cursed and no one needs to hide
In this reality, no one is in pain, harmed or wronged
And everything is almost perfect
Things are just shy of being ideal
Everything is almost right
Almost all aspects of life are satisfactory
There are never any conflicts
Disagreements are rare and resolved quickly
There are never any fights
Physical or verbal altercations do not occur
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Written by: Martin Gore
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