Fuckin' Perfect
Pink Lyrics


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Made a wrong turn, once or twice
Dug my way out, blood and fire
Bad decisions, that's alright
Welcome to my silly life

Mistreated, misplaced, misunderstood
Miss knowing it's all good, it didn't slow me down
Mistaken, always second guessing, underestimated
Look, I'm still around

Pretty, pretty please, don't you ever, ever feel
Like you're less than fuckin' perfect
Pretty, pretty please, if you ever, ever feel like you're nothing
You're fuckin' perfect to me

You're so mean (you're so mean)
When you talk (when you talk)
About yourself, you were wrong
Change the voices (change the voices)
In your head (in your head)
Make them like you instead
So complicated, look happy, you'll make it
Filled with so much hatred, such a tired game
It's enough, I've done all I can think of
Chased down all my demons, I've seen you do the same, oh

Pretty, pretty please, don't you ever, ever feel
Like you're less than fuckin' perfect
Pretty, pretty please, if you ever, ever feel like you're nothing
You're fuckin' perfect to me

The whole world's scared, so I swallow the fear
The only thing I should be drinking is an ice cold beer
So cool in line, and we try, try, try
But we try too hard and it's a waste of my time
Done looking for the critics 'cause they're everywhere
They don't like my jeans, they don't get my hair
Exchange ourselves and we do it all the time
Why do we do that, why do I do that?
Why do I do that?

Yeah, oh, oh pretty, pretty please
Pretty, pretty please, don't you ever, ever feel
Like you're less than fuckin' perfect
Pretty, pretty please, if you ever, ever feel like you're nothing
You're fuckin' perfect to me, yeah
You're perfect, you're perfect





Pretty, pretty please, if you ever, ever feel like you're nothing
You're fuckin' perfect to me

Overall Meaning

Pink's song "Fuckin' Perfect" is a song about self-acceptance and self-love. The first few lines of the song describe the singer's journey of overcoming obstacles and making mistakes, but ultimately accepting that those mistakes and missteps are a part of life. The chorus goes on to encourage listeners to never feel like they are less than perfect, even when they feel like they've made mistakes or don't live up to their own expectations.


The second verse talks about the negative voices that can exist in one's own head, and how they can impact self-esteem. The singer suggests changing these voices and being kinder to oneself, and encourages listeners to look happy and let go of hatred. The final lines of the song describe the frustrations of trying to please others and conform to their expectations, and the realization that the only person one needs to please is themselves.


Overall, "Fuckin' Perfect" is a powerful anthem about accepting oneself and recognizing one's own worth, despite imperfections and setbacks.


Line by Line Meaning

Made a wrong turn, once or twice
I've made some mistakes in my life, but it's okay because I've learned and grown from them.


Dug my way out, blood and fire
I had to really fight hard to get through some tough times, but I persevered and came out stronger on the other side.


Bad decisions, that's alright
Making poor choices is a part of life, and it's okay as long as you learn from those experiences.


Welcome to my silly life
My life hasn't always been perfect, but it's mine and I wouldn't trade it for anyone else's.


Mistreated, misplaced, misunderstood
Sometimes I feel like the world isn't treating me fairly, and I don't fit in like I should.


Miss knowing it's all good, it didn't slow me down
Even when things aren't going well, I try to keep a positive attitude and keep moving forward.


Mistaken, always second guessing, underestimated
I often doubt myself and my abilities, and I feel like others don't see my true potential.


Look, I'm still around
Despite all of the challenges I've faced in my life, I'm still here and I'm still fighting.


Pretty, pretty please, don't you ever, ever feel like you're less than fuckin' perfect
I want everyone to know that they are valuable and worthy, no matter what anyone else says or thinks.


If you ever, ever feel like you're nothing, you're fuckin' perfect to me
Even when someone else feels like they're worthless, they still mean a lot to me and I want them to know that.


You're so mean (you're so mean) / When you talk (when you talk) / About yourself, you were wrong
It hurts me to see someone being so hard on themselves and saying negative things about themselves.


Change the voices (change the voices) / In your head (in your head) /Make them like you instead
I want people to change their negative self-talk and change their mindset to see themselves in a more positive light.


So complicated, look happy, you'll make it
Sometimes life can seem really difficult, but if you focus on finding joy and being content, you can make it through anything.


Filled with so much hatred, such a tired game
I'm tired of seeing people filled with negativity and hate, it doesn't get them anywhere.


It's enough, I've done all I can think of / Chased down all my demons, I've seen you do the same, oh
I've done everything I can to overcome my own struggles, and I know others have too.


The whole world's scared, so I swallow the fear /The only thing I should be drinking is an ice cold beer
Everyone feels afraid sometimes, but I know I shouldn't drown my fears in alcohol or any other unhealthy way.


So cool in line, and we try, try, try / But we try too hard and it's a waste of my time
We often try to fit into what society thinks is cool or acceptable, but it's a waste of time because we lose sight of who we really are.


Done looking for the critics 'cause they're everywhere /They don't like my jeans, they don't get my hair
I've stopped caring what other people think or say about me, because not everyone is going to understand or appreciate me.


Exchange ourselves and we do it all the time / Why do we do that, why do I do that?
We often sacrifice our true selves and our true desires to please others, but this ultimately leaves us feeling unhappy and unfulfilled.


You're perfect, you're perfect
I want everyone to know that they are already perfect just the way they are, and they don't need to change or be anyone else.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alecia Moore, Max Martin, Johan Schuster

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Essy367

I’ve always struggled with loving myself honestly. I feel that I just can’t seem to appreciate what I have and seem to always feel that the grass is always greener on the other side. I feel there is always someone prettier, more confident, more talented, smarter, more outgoing etc., and usually I try to force myself into spaces where I don’t belong.

I have a favorite poem that speaks of two people who shared the same blue skin, but always kept it concealed from the world and one day passed each other without ever knowing. Sometimes I think this is true for a lot of people. We try to appease others so badly rather than being our authentic selves that we tend to mask the “flawed” parts of ourselves that are essentially what makes us lovable and perfectly imperfect for someone. In trying to be someone we are not, we ironically become artificial and lose sight of what we truly need, which limits our ability to attract what is truly meant for us.

Perhaps you are like me, the weird, socially awkward girl and dreamer who never quite fit the mold and felt shunned by the world for the things that mismatch on the surface. You were always told “be more outgoing, be more feminine, pay more attention, stop being so weird and annoying, use your head”, which ultimately creates a sense of inferiority in you that makes you hate yourself.

Even if you are one of the weirdos like me, and even if it takes you an entire lifetime to find that one person, I guarantee that out of all the 7 billion “normies” who conform, there will be one oddball who will understand you and love you beyond condition. Even if you feel defective and have been exposed to a lifetime of people trying to “fix you”, there will be one person who will fall in love with your imperfections and see the rare beauty you have to offer.

It’s natural to seek companionship and to want to minimize your quirks to be accepted, but is that truly living? What are you truly left with once you hollow your soul and extract the essence of who you are to be what you are not? Nothing but a shadow.

Even if you are too “weird” for most of this world and struggle to find someone who understands, there will be one person who will love you regardless, simply for being yourself. You will be both be “psychos” together, and as the saying says, to the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.



@vrsnznz7987

Made a wrong turn, once or twice
Dug my way out, blood and fire
Bad decisions, that's alright
Welcome to my silly life
Mistreated, misplaced, misunderstood
Miss knowing it's all good, it didn't slow me down
Mistaken, always second guessing, underestimated
Look, I'm still around
Pretty, pretty please, don't you ever, ever feel
Like you're less than fuckin' perfect
Pretty, pretty please, if you ever, ever feel like you're nothing
You're fuckin' perfect to me
You're so mean (you're so mean)
When you talk (when you talk)
About yourself, you were wrong
Change the voices (change the voices)
In your head (in your head)
Make them like you instead
So complicated, look happy, you'll make it
Filled with so much hatred, such a tired game
It's enough, I've done all I can think of
Chased down all my demons, I've seen you do the same, oh
Pretty, pretty please, don't you ever, ever feel
Like you're less than fuckin' perfect
Pretty, pretty please, if you ever, ever feel like you're nothing
You're fuckin' perfect to me
The whole world's scared, so I swallow the fear
The only thing I should be drinking is an ice cold beer
So cool in line, and we try, try, try
But we try too hard and it's a waste of my time
Done looking for the critics 'cause they're everywhere
They don't like my jeans, they don't get my hair
Exchange ourselves and we do it all the time
Why do we do that, why do I do that?
Why do I do that?
Yeah, oh, oh pretty, pretty please
Pretty, pretty please, don't you ever, ever feel
Like you're less than fuckin' perfect
Pretty, pretty please, if you ever, ever feel like you're nothing
You're fuckin' perfect to me, yeah
You're perfect, you're perfect
Pretty, pretty please, if you ever, ever feel like you're nothing
You're fuckin' perfect to me



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This song always makes me feel better

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@Mia-be2uu

Yes it says fucking perfect it's the name of the song

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Pink is the queen of making people feel better about themselves

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