In July 2014, Cantor released a music video for the song "Perfect," in which he sang the song while demonstrating 28 impossibly accurate celebrity impressions. The video went viral and racked up millions of views in one week before being revealed to have been a hoax, the voices pre-recorded by professional impressionists and lip-synced by Cantor. In October 2014, Cantor uploaded a music video for his previous viral hit "Shia LaBeouf," an extravagant extended stage performance of the song featuring an orchestra, choir, dancers, and acrobats— as well as a surprise cameo from Shia LaBeouf himself.
Perfect
Rob Cantor Lyrics
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You talk to the stars, they tell you to chill
I try to tell you what everyone knows
You're perfect in the way that you are
If you stole all the colors that persist in the air
Sold them to black without much of a care
Drew on my art, bleeped every sound
Compassion always set you apart
You and I will always belong
So give a little sing to your song
Don't be sad or scared at all
Even if you can't recall, you're perfect in the way that you are
Perfect in the way that you are
If you took a boat to the middle of sea
And spent all my money seeking treasures for me
But came up empty-handed every week after week
I'd tell you that your love is still cheap
That you are worth the trouble to keep
You and I will always belong
So give a little sing to your song
Don't be sad or scared at all
Even if you can't recall, you're perfect in the way that you are
Perfect in the way that you are
Even if you're slightly ajar
Even if you're looking bizarre
Even though you failed us so far
You're perfect in the way that you are
Even when you're coming apart
Even when you're breaking my heart
Even when you love a la carte
Perfect in the way that you are
You're perfect in the way that you are
Perfect in the way that you are
In Rob Cantor's song "Perfect," the lyrics speak to someone who the singer sees as perfect and doesn't want to change. The first verse speaks to the person's ability to talk to the stars, and the singer tries to tell them that they are perfect as they are. The second verse speaks to the person's compassion setting them apart, no matter what they might do.
The chorus emphasizes that the person will always belong and be perfect in the way that they are, no matter what happens. The third verse speaks to the idea that even if the person spent all their money on the singer and came up empty-handed, their love would still be more valuable.
Overall, the song is a message to someone that they are perfect, no matter their faults or actions. It speaks to the idea that unconditional love and acceptance are valuable and important.
Line by Line Meaning
High in the clouds, up on a hill
You're in a good place and feeling confident.
You talk to the stars, they tell you to chill
You're at ease, and the universe is giving you reassurance.
I try to tell you what everyone knows
I'm reminding you of your greatness, which everyone else sees too.
You're perfect in the way that you are
You don't need to change- you're already perfect as you are.
If you stole all the colors that persist in the air
If you took everything that makes life beautiful...
Sold them to black without much of a care
...and decided to destroy it for no good reason...
Drew on my art, bleeped every sound
...even if you caused me to lose my creativity or voice...
I'd thank you cause you left me my heart
...I'd still be grateful you didn't take away my love and compassion.
Compassion always set you apart
Your kindness is what makes you special.
You and I will always belong
We're connected, no matter what.
So give a little sing to your song
Celebrate who you are and what you have to offer the world.
Don't be sad or scared at all
There's nothing to worry about or be unhappy about.
Even if you can't recall, you're perfect in the way that you are
Even if you forget or don't realize it, you're still amazing just as you are.
If you took a boat to the middle of the sea
If you went to great lengths to help me...
And spent all my money seeking treasures for me
...even if it cost you a lot or meant making sacrifices for me...
But came up empty-handed every week after week
...even if you didn't succeed in finding what I wanted...
I'd tell you that your love is still cheap
...I'd still value and appreciate your efforts and love.
That you are worth the trouble to keep
You are so important to me, and I wouldn't ever give up on you.
Even if you're slightly ajar
Even if you're not perfect or completely put together...
Even if you're looking bizarre
...even if you look or act differently from everyone else...
Even though you failed us so far
...even if you've made mistakes or haven't succeeded yet...
You're perfect in the way that you are
You are amazing and lovable no matter what.
Even when you're coming apart
Even in your lowest moments...
Even when you're breaking my heart
...even if you hurt me, intentionally or not...
Even when you love a la carte
...even if you love differently or not in the way I expect...
Perfect in the way that you are
You are always enough, exactly as you are.
You're perfect in the way that you are
You deserve to believe in and love yourself, exactly as you are.
Perfect in the way that you are
You are perfect, there are no imperfections, you are loved.
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