In 1996, Oversoul 7 came together as members Geri Soriano-Lightwood, Ramin Sakurai, (Bassist)) Kiran Shahani, and (Guitarist) Rick Torres released "Nothing Like Tomorrow" and "What's the Deal" on two compilations on the Moonshine Music dance label. After the Moonshine releases, Oversoul 7 signed a demo deal with A&M records recording demos of "Truth From Fiction", "Never the Same", and "Last Girl on Earth", all songs which ended up on the now classic "Supreme Beings of Leisure" debut album (released on Palm Pictures label).
The release of the first Supreme Beings of Leisure album sold over 250,000 units with very little promotional touring. Instead, SBL opted to use the internet to market and promote the album, becoming the first band ever to do a "Virtual Internet Tour", and was among the first to use Flash animation for their videos, making them the first true "Internet Band" of the new millennium.
After the release of their debut album, the group disbanded. The core duo of Soriano-Lightwood and Sakurai, however, released the second SBL album "Divine Operating System" shortly thereafter in 2002. In 2003, SBL left Palm Pictures, taking a three year hiatus, releasing various remixes and appearing on various other artists' albums. In 2006, Supreme Beings of Leisure started writing material which coalesced into a new album, the highly anticipated 11i.
Perfect
Supreme Beings of Leisure Lyrics
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Consuming me
I fanned the flames of endless
Opportunity
But now I believe
I have everything I need
I've lost my mind
Now I see that nothing is perfect
Not you, not me
Isn't that perfect?
Embrace the fact
And face the mask
Nothing is perfect
You know you're free to make mistakes
I used to long for something
To fill me inside
I used to seek that somewhere
I could hide
But now I believe
I am everything I need
Undo your mind and find
Now I see that nothing is perfect
Not you, not me
Yes, isn't that perfect?
Embrace the fact
And face the mask
That nothing is perfect
You know you're free to make mistakes
I've lived so long just waiting
To belong
I've loved so all not wanting
To be myself
But now I believe
I have everything I need
I've lost my mind just to find it
Now I see that nothing is perfect
Not you, not me
Yes, isn't that perfect?
Embrace the fact
And face the mask
That nothing is perfect
And it's alright to me that nothing is perfect
Such a beautiful faith
Nothing is perfect
Nothing is perfect
Yes, isn't that perfect?
Such a beautiful faith
Nothing is perfect
No nothing is perfect
Yes, isn't that perfect?
Such a beautiful faith
Nothing is perfect
Nothing is perfect
Yes, isn't that perfect?
Nothing is perfect
Nothing is perfect
Nothing is perfect
Yes, isn't that perfect?
Such a beautiful faith
Nothing is perfect
Nothing is perfect
Yes, isn't that perfect?
Such a beautiful faith
Nothing is perfect
No nothing is perfect
Yes, isn't that perfect?
Such a beautiful faith
Nothing is perfect
Nothing is perfect
Yes, isn't that perfect?
Nothing is perfect
The song "Perfect" by Supreme Beings of Leisure explores the idea of embracing imperfection and finding contentment within oneself. The lyrics tell the story of a person who used to chase perfection, seeking something to fill them inside and hiding from the world. However, they now believe they have everything they need and have lost their mind just to find it. The message conveyed is that nothing in life is perfect, not even oneself or someone else, and that's okay. The song encourages the listener to face their imperfections, accept them and be free to make mistakes. The repetition of the phrase "nothing is perfect" gives emphasis to the message of the song, creating a sense of peaceful acceptance.
The lyrics of "Perfect" are underscored by a melodious downtempo track, featuring lush synths, soothing vocals, and a subtle percussive beat. The instrumentals complement the contemplative nature of the lyrics, creating an introspective and atmospheric mood. Overall, the song offers a message of hope and a reminder to embrace one's imperfections and find contentment within.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to ignite the fire
I used to be passionate and driven towards my goals.
Consuming me
My passion and drive was overwhelming and took over my life.
I fanned the flames of endless opportunity
I created countless opportunities for myself through my passion and drive.
But now I believe
However, my perspective has since changed.
I have everything I need
I now live in contentment and have all that I require.
I've lost my mind
I have undergone some sort of mental or emotional transformation.
Just to find it
That change allowed me to discover a newfound sense of clarity.
Now I see that nothing is perfect
Through my transformation, I have come to the realization that there is no such thing as perfection.
Not you, not me
Neither I nor anyone else is perfect.
Isn't that perfect?
Ironically, the lack of perfection is itself a form of perfection.
Embrace the fact
It is important to accept and acknowledge this truth.
And face the mask
We should be honest with ourselves and reveal our true selves, even if it is not perfect.
You know you're free to make mistakes
It is okay to make mistakes and learn from them.
I used to long for something
In the past, I had been searching for fulfillment.
To fill me inside
I wanted to find something that would complete me on the inside.
I used to seek that somewhere
I had been looking everywhere for it.
I could hide
A place to escape from the world and all of its imperfections.
But now I believe
However, my perspective has changed since then.
I am everything I need
I have found that all I ever needed was within myself all along.
Undo your mind and find
Letting go of preconceptions may allow one to realize their true potential.
And it's alright to me that nothing is perfect
I have learned to accept the imperfections and embrace them as perfect in their own way.
Such a beautiful faith
This is a wonderful belief to hold.
Nothing is perfect
There is no such thing as perfection.
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