Perfect
The Buck Pets Lyrics


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Your intention
Is my mistake
Another decision
That i can't make
So, give me
Some understanding
If you try,
You may be perfect

Tell me
Another secret
When you're talking
In your whisper
If it seems like
We're unaffected
Well, what more
Could you ask for?

I can believe
In what i see
Moves too fast
In front of me
Yeah, some new directions
I'd better take
There's a difference
That you can make

So it's simple
And it's easy
You're the best thing
That I've seen
If you try hard,
You may be perfect

So, tell me
Another secret
When you're talking
In your whisper
If it seems like
We're unaffected
Well, what more
Could you ask for?

So it's simple
And it's easy
You're the best thing
That I've seen




If you try hard,
You may be perfect

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Buck Pets's song Perfect are about the struggles of doubt, uncertainty, and how it affects the decision-making of the singer. The song opens with the singer feeling stuck, knowing that they're making a mistake but unable to prevent themselves from making it. Their longing for understanding is prevalent throughout the song, and they beg the person they're speaking to to help them get a grip on their life. "So give me some understanding if you try; you may be perfect" is a desperate plea for guidance and support. The singer seems to be in search of somebody perfect to help them make the right decisions.


The second verse continues in the same vein, with the person they're talking to coming across as mysterious and secretive. The singer is intrigued and wants to know more but can't quite put their finger on what it is they're looking for. The line "If it seems like we're unaffected, well, what more could you ask for?" implies that the singer is trying to keep their doubts and insecurities masked in front of the other person. The final verse focuses on finding a way out of this rut. The singer acknowledges that they need to start making changes to their life to move forward. Their recognition that they need to break away from their current mindset is a small step towards growth, and this newfound perspective is encouraging for the singer.


In conclusion, the lyrics of Perfect are reflective of the struggle we all face in trying to find guidance and direction. The singer's struggles with doubt and uncertainty are universal, and the message of the song is to keep pushing forward, even if you're not sure what exactly you're looking for.


Line by Line Meaning

Your intention
The goals you have set for our relationship


Is my mistake
I misunderstand your goals and interpret them as something negative


Another decision
You have made yet another choice about our relationship


That I can't make
I am not involved in the decision-making process and cannot influence it


So, give me
Please offer me


Some understanding
An explanation for your decision or some empathy for my confusion


If you try,
If you put effort into it


You may be perfect
Our relationship could become ideal if we work together


Tell me
Share with me


Another secret
More information that you haven't told me yet


When you're talking
During our conversations


In your whisper
In your quiet tone


If it seems like
If it appears


We're unaffected
We are not impacted by something, or it doesn't matter to us


Well, what more
What else


Could you ask for?
What else could you want or need?


I can believe
I trust


In what I see
That what I see is accurate and true


Moves too fast
Life is going too quickly


In front of me
Around me, in my life


Yeah, some new directions
We should explore other options or try new things


I'd better take
I need to make choices and take actions


There's a difference
Things can be improved or altered


That you can make
You can have a positive impact on our relationship


So it's simple
It is not complicated


And it's easy
It is not difficult


You're the best thing
You are the most valuable part of my life or our relationship


That I've seen
Of everything I have experienced


If you try hard,
If you put forth significant effort


You may be perfect
Our relationship could reach its full potential if we both work hard




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY A. ALBA, CHARLES C. SAVAGE

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Comments from YouTube:

@eddieg710

Agreed. Very under rated and under appreciated group. Lots of memories in these songs. Peace

@delishbrown

wow! i had this on cassette and listened to it obsessively.

@jaystuart9200

Best band Dallas ever had. Bought the cd the month it was released. Shit is STILL rockin!!

@dadleighordasleighor6170

This was a must have jam before surfing!!

@wynniethompson8964

my daddy was the lead singer:) Andy Thompson. i love it!

@bonniebianco5918

rare melodic punk brilliance was sadly lost between record companies.

@3RDHARMONIC

This band rules

@kls4270

very great band

@donaldtoddhuffman

Thank you, I use to love this tape. Haven't heard it since the 90's, and cant find it any were. wish I could at least find a torrent.

@HaiItsLizzie

One of my Best Friends' dad is in this band.. Well was. ^.^ <3

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