Perfect
One Direction - [Made in the A. M.] Lyrics
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I might never be the one you take home to mother
And I might never be the one who brings you flowers
But I can be the one, be the one tonight
When I first saw you
From across the room
I could tell that you were curious (oh, yeah)
What you're looking for
'Cause I'm not good at making promises
But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn’t do
Then baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can’t even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
I might never be the hands you put your heart in
Or the arms that hold you any time you want them
But that don’t mean that we can’t live here in the moment
'Cause I can be the one you love from time to time
When I first saw you
From across the room
I could tell that you were curious (oh, yeah)
Girl, I hope you’re sure
What you're looking for
'Cause I'm not good at making promises
But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn’t do
baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can’t even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
And if you like cameras flashing every time we go out
(Oh, yeah)
And if you're looking for someone to write your breakup songs about
Baby, I'm perfect
Baby, we're perfect
If you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn’t do
Baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can’t even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
The lyrics to One Direction's song Perfect speak of the singer's willingness to be with a person despite not fitting the conventional standard of a 'knight in shining armor' or someone suited to be taken home to meet the parents. Instead, they offer their ability to be the 'one tonight' and to live in the moment. They mention being curious about the person, but caution that they are not good at making promises. However, they suggest that they are perfect for the person if they like causing trouble, having secret rendezvous, doing things they should not and driving around aimlessly at midnight.
The song seems to be about a moment of spontaneity and attraction without any long-term promises. The lyrics suggest that the person is not looking for perfection, but rather for someone who can fit their ideal image of adventure and excitement. The song's catchphrase, 'Baby, I'm perfect for you' suggests that the singer believes that the idea of perfection is subjective and that they fit 'perfectly' into the person's idea of a perfect partner for the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I might never be your knight in shining armor
I may not be the perfect partner that you have been dreaming of
I might never be the one you take home to mother
I may not be the kind of guy who would impress your mother
And I might never be the one who brings you flowers
I may not be romantic enough to bring you flowers every day
But I can be the one, be the one tonight
But I am willing to be the guy who can be with you tonight
When I first saw you
When I first laid my eyes on you
From across the room
Even from afar
I could tell that you were curious (oh, yeah)
I sensed that you were interested in me
Girl, I hope you’re sure
I hope you know what you want
What you're looking for
And what kind of partner you are searching for
'Cause I'm not good at making promises
Because I may not be good at fulfilling promises
But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
However, if you like to have fun and break rules in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
And if you like to have private and secret meetings
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn’t do
If you want to do things that are taboo but exciting
Then baby, I'm perfect
Then I am the perfect partner for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
If you like to go on spontaneous night drives with the windows down
And if you like going places we can’t even pronounce
If you like discovering new and exotic places that are hard to pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
If you like to pursue your dreams and passions
Baby, you're perfect
Then you are the perfect partner for me
So let's start right now
So let's begin our journey together now
I might never be the hands you put your heart in
I may not be the one you entrust your heart to
Or the arms that hold you any time you want them
Or the one who can hold you anytime you need them
But that don’t mean that we can’t live here in the moment
But that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the present moment together
'Cause I can be the one you love from time to time
Because I can be the person you love and cherish at times
And if you like cameras flashing every time we go out
If you like the attention and paparazzi following us everywhere we go
(Oh, yeah)
And if you're looking for someone to write your breakup songs about
If you want to have a tumultuous relationship that makes for great songs
Baby, we're perfect
Then, we are the perfect match
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Downtown Music Publishing, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MAUREEN MCDONALD, JESSE SHATKIN, JULIAN BUNETTA, J KASH, JOHN RYAN, HARRY STYLES, LOUIS TOMLINSON
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Lyric:
I might never be your knight in shinin' armor
I might never be the one you take home to mother
And I might never be the one who brings you flowers
But I can be the one, be the one tonight
When I first saw you
From across the room
I could tell that you were curious, oh, yeah
Girl, I hope you're sure
What you're looking for
'Cause I'm not good at making promises
But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do
Then baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can't even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Then baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
I might never be the hands you put your heart in
Or the arms that hold you any time you want them
But that don't mean that we can't live here in the moment
'Cause I can be the one you love from time to time
When I first saw you
From across the room
I could tell that you were curious, oh, yeah
Girl, I hope you're sure
What you're looking for
'Cause I'm not good at making promises
But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do
Then baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can't even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Then baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
And if you like cameras flashin' every time we go out
Oh, yeah
And if you're looking for someone to write your breakup songs about
Baby, I'm perfect
Baby, we're perfect
If you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do
Then baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can't even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Then baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
@hannahdimbleby
"if you like going places we can't even pronounce" Zayn: "we were in malabami- no malibu sorry"
@chelsyannsanchez4543
Hannah Dimbleby lol
@santoshbhatta7687
Why man why
You made me cry
@flowerpower1190
HOW DID I NEVER THINK ABOUT THIS OMG
@cecilestein2571
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
@1Dii_rcxtyonx
Hannah Dimbleby Still remember that, lol 😂
@sarajoshi1276
"Cause I'm not good at making promises" we know honey
18 months my foot
@aidenbooksmith2351
this needs to be the top comment omg
@gabbienavas
Sara Joshi and that said they were coming back in 2020 I mean they still could but we will have to wait and see
@wempysetiajayag1435
Thanks purple lovers princess belle to a me💜👑