Perfect Teeth
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics
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With lack of memory, I fail to question why
With perfect sound, you bring me down, hey I'm not listening
You're through killing me with all your facts and late night therapy
Like "Paul's Boutique" on empty streets parked and
Waiting for lights to turn on for the good luck
And drunk on your parents' favorite wine
Were they worth writing down
Bury me in memories of CK1 and tight white T's
Like air guitar, in muscle cars with perfect teeth
The way we are
Back in '95, more deaf than alive
I wrote the screenplay to lack of direction
Late night movie dates with girls who skate and I just can't relate
I'm through with school 'cause I broke the rules
Now I work for the man and I'm drunk once again
Watching reruns of Night Court on cable TV
All the things I remember
Were they worth writing down
Bury me in memories of CK1 and tight white T's
Like air guitar, in muscle cars with "perfect teeth"
The way we are
(Wake up) Thought that everybody loved me
(Wake up) Thought that everybody cared
(Wake up) Thought that I might have the strength to carry on
(Wake up) Turns out that I'm barely, barely holding on
Hey, hey, hey it's been quite a long time
I, I, I don't miss last November
Alright, yeah it's time for a high-five
Hey, hey, hey it's been quite a long time
Someday I fear I will be rescued from the boredom line
With lack of memory I fail to question why
Why?
The lyrics of Motion City Soundtrack’s “Perfect Teeth” tell a story of a person who feels stuck in their routine and lack of direction in life, fearing that they might never escape it. The opening lines describe this feeling of boredom and monotony, and the singer’s inability to question why they feel this way due to their lack of memory. The lines “With perfect sound, you bring me down, hey I’m not listening / You’re through killing me with all your facts and late night therapy” suggest that the singer may be struggling with depression or anxiety and is being bombarded with advice that they are unable to take in.
The lyrics then go on to reminisce about happier times in the past, with references to pop culture and fashion such as CK1 and tight white T’s. The lines “Bury me in memories…with perfect teeth” create a vivid image of nostalgia for the carefree days of youth. The chorus repeats the question of whether these memories are worth holding onto or if they are simply a way of escaping the present reality.
The song ends with the singer questioning their own self-worth, wondering if anyone truly cares about them. The lines “Thought that I might have the strength to carry on / Turns out that I’m barely, barely holding on” suggest that the singer is struggling with a lack of purpose and direction in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday I fear I will be rescued from the boredom line
I'm afraid that one day I'll be saved from my daily routine
With lack of memory, I fail to question why
Because I can't remember things, I don't think about the reasons behind them
With perfect sound, you bring me down, hey I'm not listening
Your music is so polished that it makes me feel bad, but I don't want to hear it
You're through killing me with all your facts and late night therapy
I'm tired of hearing your lectures and rants about self-help
Like 'Paul's Boutique' on empty streets parked and waiting for lights to turn on for the good luck, and drunk on your parents' favorite wine
You're like a car sitting on a deserted street, waiting for something to happen, and drinking your parents' wine
All the things I remember, were they worth writing down?
I'm not sure if the memories I have are significant enough to write about
Bury me in memories of CK1 and tight white T's, like air guitar, in muscle cars with perfect teeth
I want to be remembered for nostalgic things like wearing CK1 and tight white T-shirts, pretending to play guitar, and cruising in muscle cars with great teeth
The way we are
This is how we exist
Back in '95, more deaf than alive, I wrote the screenplay to lack of direction
In 1995, when I was feeling lost and hopeless, I wrote a script about my aimless life
Late night movie dates with girls who skate and I just can't relate
I went on dates with girls who were into skateboarding, but I didn't understand their passion
I'm through with school 'cause I broke the rules, now I work for the man and I'm drunk once again, watching reruns of Night Court on cable TV
I dropped out of school because I rebelled, and now I work a dead-end job and spend my nights drinking and watching TV reruns
(Wake up) Thought that everybody loved me, (Wake up) Thought that everybody cared, (Wake up) Thought that I might have the strength to carry on, (Wake up) Turns out that I'm barely, barely holding on
I used to think everyone was on my side and believed in me, but now I realize I'm struggling to keep myself together
Hey, hey, hey it's been quite a long time, I, I, I don't miss last November, Alright, yeah it's time for a high-five, Hey, hey, hey it's been quite a long time
It's been a while since I've seen you, and I'm glad I've moved on from last November. Let's celebrate with a high-five.
Why?
Why does any of this matter?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JESSE MACK JOHNSON, JOSHUA ALLEN CAIN, JUSTIN COURTNEY PIERRE, MATTHEW SCOTT TAYLOR, TONY RICHARD THAXTON
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Luca Miranda
Someday I fear I will be rescued from the boredom line
With lack of memory, I fail to question why
With perfect sound, you bring me down, hey I'm not listening
You're through killing me with all your facts and late night therapy
Like "Paul's Boutique" on empty streets parked and
Waiting for lights to turn on for the good luck
And drunk on your parents' favorite wine
All the things I remember
Were they worth writing down
Bury me in memories of CK1 and tight white T's
Like air guitar, in muscle cars with perfect teeth
The way we are
Back in '95, more deaf than alive
I wrote the screenplay to lack of direction
Late night movie dates with girls who skate and I just can't relate
I'm through with school 'cause I broke the rules
Now I work for the man and I'm drunk once again
Watching reruns of Night Court on cable TV
All the things I remember
Were they worth writing down
Bury me in memories of CK1 and tight white T's
Like air guitar, in muscle cars with "perfect teeth"
The way we are
Thought that everybody loved me
(Wake up) Thought that everybody cared
(Wake up) Thought that I might have the strength to carry on
(Wake up) Turns out that I'm barely, barely holding on
Hey, hey, hey it's been quite a long time
I, I, I don't miss last November
Alright, yeah it's time for a high-five
Hey, hey, hey it's been quite a long time
Someday I fear I will be rescued from the boredom line
With lack of memory I fail to question why
Why?
Mike Bulkley
This album is a masterpiece.
ShootTheRadio
This is a extremely underrated album. Great song writing and witty lyrics.
Luca Miranda
Someday I fear I will be rescued from the boredom line
With lack of memory, I fail to question why
With perfect sound, you bring me down, hey I'm not listening
You're through killing me with all your facts and late night therapy
Like "Paul's Boutique" on empty streets parked and
Waiting for lights to turn on for the good luck
And drunk on your parents' favorite wine
All the things I remember
Were they worth writing down
Bury me in memories of CK1 and tight white T's
Like air guitar, in muscle cars with perfect teeth
The way we are
Back in '95, more deaf than alive
I wrote the screenplay to lack of direction
Late night movie dates with girls who skate and I just can't relate
I'm through with school 'cause I broke the rules
Now I work for the man and I'm drunk once again
Watching reruns of Night Court on cable TV
All the things I remember
Were they worth writing down
Bury me in memories of CK1 and tight white T's
Like air guitar, in muscle cars with "perfect teeth"
The way we are
Thought that everybody loved me
(Wake up) Thought that everybody cared
(Wake up) Thought that I might have the strength to carry on
(Wake up) Turns out that I'm barely, barely holding on
Hey, hey, hey it's been quite a long time
I, I, I don't miss last November
Alright, yeah it's time for a high-five
Hey, hey, hey it's been quite a long time
Someday I fear I will be rescued from the boredom line
With lack of memory I fail to question why
Why?
Ybor Steve Esquire III
Mann, I remember when this was new and I was young and more innocent. Great memories, irreplaceable. Time passing is unforgiving but good music is timeless.
Sarah
I love his voice OMG <3
Geen
Such a great album!!! 2021
TheRealTeal
when you like it before even listening because you know it's amazing
Myezecky
Nostalgic about a song about nostalgia.
saltypizza
Only band i listen to constantly
Anomaly1107
The memories man