In A Perfect World
Nelson Lyrics


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The sun just went behind a cloud
There's darkness all around me now
And I've just destroyed the world I'm livin' in
I broke her heart so many times
And now at last I've broken mine
And I've just destroyed the world I'm livin' in

What made me think that I could go on hurting her
I had to know there had to be an end
But fools in love are taught by fate
We never learn till it's too late
And I've just destroyed the world I'm livin' in

What made me think that I could go on hurting her
I had to know there had to be an end
But fools in love are taught by fate,
We never learn till it's too late




And I've just destroyed the world I'm livin' in
And I've just destroyed the world I'm livin' in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nelson's song "In A Perfect World" describe the aftermath of a painful breakup from a regretful perspective. The singer is reflecting on the mistakes he has made in his past relationship, acknowledging that his actions have led to the destruction of the world he was living in. The sun going behind a cloud creates a symbolic darkness that mirrors the gloominess of his emotions.


The singer dwells on how he has hurt his partner countless times without realizing the damage he was inflicting. He acknowledges that he was a fool in love who never learned until it was too late. It is clear that the relationship has come to an end, and he realizes that there is no going back.


The song conveys a sense of remorse and loss. The singer is overwhelmed by the pain of his actions and the realization that he has destroyed something that he once cherished deeply. Despite the melancholic tone of "In A Perfect World," there is a sense of growth and lessons learned that can help him move on and live a better life.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun just went behind a cloud
The singer's world has become gloomy and dark, symbolized by the sun going behind a cloud.


There's darkness all around me now
The singer is completely consumed by negative emotions and feels surrounded by darkness.


And I've just destroyed the world I'm livin' in
The singer has caused irreparable harm to their own life, as if they have destroyed the entire world they inhabit.


I broke her heart so many times
The artist repeatedly caused emotional pain to someone they cared about deeply.


And now at last I've broken mine
As a result of their actions, the artist has deeply hurt themselves in addition to the person they previously hurt.


What made me think that I could go on hurting her
The singer reflects on their thought process, wondering why they continued to cause pain to the other person.


I had to know there had to be an end
The singer realized that their actions could not continue forever and would eventually lead to an ending.


But fools in love are taught by fate
The artist believes that love can sometimes blind people to the consequences of their actions, leading them to make foolish decisions.


We never learn till it's too late
The artist believes that people often don't fully comprehend the harm they have caused until it is too late to fix the damage.


And I've just destroyed the world I'm livin' in
The artist restates that their actions have caused severe damage to their own life, emphasizing the weight of their regret.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAY PRICE, WILLIE NELSON

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