Perfect
Selena Gomez Lyrics


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Different inflection when you say my name
Kiss me, but your kiss don't taste the same
Is it real or am I going out of my mind?
Curious 'bout the company that you keep
'Cause I hear you talking 'bout her in your sleep
And now you've got me talking 'bout her in mine

Ooh, and I bet she has it all
Bet she's beautiful like you, like you
And I bet she's got that touch
Makes you fall in love, like you, like you

I can taste her lipstick and see her laying across your chest
I can feel the distance every time you remember her fingertips
Maybe I should be more like her
Maybe I should be more like her
I can taste her lipstick, it's like I'm kissing her, too
And she's perfect
And she's perfect

How does she touch you? Can I try it, too?
I know you're twisted, but baby, I'm twisted, too
I wanna know how she could make a man lose his mind

Oh, with the smell of her perfume
I could love her, too, like you, like you
And I can almost hear her laugh
Curving on her back for you, for you

I can taste her lipstick and see her laying across your chest
I can feel the distance every time you remember her fingertips
Maybe I should be more like her
Maybe I should be more like her
I can taste her lipstick, it's like I'm kissing her, too
And she's perfect

I can see her body rushing into you
Crashing on your skin
Burning within, burning so deep, deep
On your skin, skin next to me
She's crashing on your skin
Settling in, burning so deep, deep
On your skin, skin while you're sleeping

I can taste her lipstick and see her laying across your chest
I can feel the distance every time you remember her fingertips
Maybe I should be more like her
Maybe I should be more like her




I can taste her lipstick, it's like I'm kissing her, too
And she's perfect

Overall Meaning

In "Perfect," Selena Gomez opens up about a relationship that isn't quite what it seems. The song starts off with the singer noticing that her partner's "inflection" changes when he says her name, and his kisses "don't taste the same." She's curious about the other woman in his life and admits to being jealous of her, wondering what makes her so special. The verses are interspersed with the recurring chorus, where Selena sings about the other woman's supposed perfections — she's beautiful, has that special touch, the perfect laugh, and that incredible perfume. The song reaches a crescendo when she imagines the other woman right beside her beau, with Selena almost feeling like she's kissing her too.


This song is about the singer feeling insecure about herself when compared to another woman. She imagines that her partner's ex-girlfriend is perfect and tries to mimic her in an attempt to keep him interested. This song isn't just about self-doubt but also about the vulnerability and fears that come with being in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Different inflection when you say my name
I notice a difference in the way you say my name, which makes me wonder if something has changed.


Kiss me, but your kiss don't taste the same
Even though you are kissing me, it doesn't feel the same as before, as if someone else's touch is on your lips.


Is it real or am I going out of my mind?
I'm confused and wonder if what I'm feeling is real or if I'm just imagining things.


Curious 'bout the company that you keep
I'm interested in the people you spend time with and what kind of relationship you have with them.


'Cause I hear you talking 'bout her in your sleep
I overheard you talking about someone else in your sleep, which makes me feel jealous and worried.


And now you've got me talking 'bout her in mine
Your dreams are now affecting my thoughts, making me think about the same person you were dreaming of.


Ooh, and I bet she has it all
I'm curious about this other person and I imagine she has everything I don't.


Bet she's beautiful like you, like you
I assume that she's beautiful, just like you are.


And I bet she's got that touch
I suspect that she has a certain way of touching you that I don't have.


Makes you fall in love, like you, like you
I think that her touch has the power to make you fall in love with her, just like you fell in love with me.


I can taste her lipstick and see her laying across your chest
I can vividly imagine her being with you, seeing her lipstick on your skin and her body lying next to you.


I can feel the distance every time you remember her fingertips
I sense a distance between us when you think about the other person's touch, as if it's more than just a fleeting memory.


Maybe I should be more like her
I'm starting to feel insecure and think maybe I need to be more like this other woman to keep you interested.


And she's perfect
I idealize this other person as being perfect, as if she is the epitome of everything I'm not.


How does she touch you? Can I try it, too?
I'm curious about her touch and want to try it myself, hoping that it will give me the same effect it has on you.


I know you're twisted, but baby, I'm twisted, too
I acknowledge that we both have our issues and insecurities in this relationship.


I wanna know how she could make a man lose his mind
I'm trying to understand how this other person has such a powerful effect on you, as if she has some kind of magic spell over you.


Oh, with the smell of her perfume
I imagine the other woman's perfume, which makes me wonder if that's what draws you to her.


I could love her, too, like you, like you
I'm starting to develop feelings for this other woman, as if I could love her the same way you do.


And I can almost hear her laugh
I can vividly imagine what this other person is like, including the sound of her laughter.


Curving on her back for you, for you
I imagine her body curving towards you, as if she is a magnet that can't resist your attraction.


I can see her body rushing into you
I imagine this other person's body moving towards you with an intense attraction, as if she can't resist you.


Crashing on your skin
I imagine her skin touching yours with a powerful force, as if they are crashing together like waves.


Burning within, burning so deep, deep
I imagine the passion between you and this other person reaching a deep, intense level that I've never experienced before.


On your skin, skin next to me
I feel the physical distance between us, imagining the other person's touch on your skin while I'm lying next to you.


She's crashing on your skin
I imagine this other person's touch crashing into your skin, as if it has a powerful, addictive force.


Settling in, burning so deep, deep
I feel a jealousy and possessiveness towards this other person, as if she is settling in and taking over a space in your life that I want to occupy.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Felix Snow, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Selena Gomez

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