Perfect
One Direction 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
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
The lyrics of One Direction's song Perfect seem to be about a romantic encounter between two individuals who have different lifestyles and preferences. The singer admits that he might not be the perfect man who ticks off all the boxes on the ideal partner checklist, but he can be the one for a fun-filled night. He emphasizes that he is not good at making promises, but he is ready to live and enjoy the moment with the girl he has met. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Baby, I'm perfect for you," indicating that they are, in fact, perfect for each other.
The song also suggests that the girl he met is somewhat adventurous and likes doing things that society considers taboo, such as causing trouble in hotel rooms and having secret rendezvous. The singer is attracted to her free-spirited nature and is willing to indulge in such activities with her. He also mentions that they can enjoy midnight drives with the windows down and go to places that are difficult to pronounce. These could be metaphors for experiencing exciting and unknown adventures together.
Overall, the song Perfect is a pop ballad that celebrates the beauty of enjoying the present moment and finding love in unexpected places. It tells us that true happiness lies in letting go of inhibitions and living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
I might never be your knight in shining armor
I may not be the stereotypical hero that rescues damsels in distress
I might never be the one you take home to mother
I might not be the person you want to introduce to your family
And I might never be the one who brings you flowers
I may not be the romantic who woos you with flowers
But I can be the one, be the one tonight
Despite not fitting those descriptions, I can still be the person you spend time with tonight
When I first saw you, From across the room, I could tell that you were curious (oh, yeah)
From my first glance at you, I sensed that you were intrigued by me
Girl, I hope you’re sure, What you're looking for, 'Cause I'm not good at making promises
I hope you know what you want in a relationship because I am not good at guaranteeing or committing to certain actions or behaviors
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
If you enjoy engaging in sneaky, forbidden activities like causing chaos in hotel rooms or engaging in secret rendezvous, then I am the perfect partner 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
If you like spontaneous adventures like driving with the windows down in the middle of the night and exploring uncharted territory or chasing after your wildest dreams, then you are perfect
So let's start right now
Let's begin living in the moment and enjoying each other's company immediately
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
While I may not be the person you depend on or turn to all the time, it doesn't mean we can't enjoy the present moment and I can still be someone you love occasionally
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
If you enjoy the spotlight and public attention, and you need someone to document the ups and downs of our relationship, then I am the perfect person for you
Baby, we're perfect
As a couple, we are the perfect fit for each other
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Julian C. Bunetta, Jacob Kasher, Maureen Anne Mcdonald, Jesse Samuel Shatkin, John Henry Ryan, Harry Edward Styles, Louis William Tomlinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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💜👑