Perfect Pair
The Dead Flowers Lyrics
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Done nothing special not that I really care
But that's the attraction I find so sincere
With all this friction we make a perfect pair
You should've seen what I seen
You should've heard what I heard blue
I like the squabbling you like the park
I find the trouble you've got the bark
With all this friction we make a perfect pair
You asked me why I came today
The issue's hazy anyway
It seems the gods have time to play
So let's be cool and fly away
Into this garden we live amongst the gnomes
And from the tower we call we call it home
And if the world should being me down
You'll come along and smack me around
The Dead Flowers's song Perfect Pair talks about an unconventional love that exists between two people who are not necessarily typical partners. The singer highlights their own flaws and the fact that they have nothing special going on in their lives, but they find it attractive that the other person is their exact opposite. They appreciate the friction that exists between them and consider it the reason why they make a perfect pair. The singer mentions enjoying the squabbling while the other person likes the park, and they like finding trouble while the other has got the bark.
The chorus of the song refers to a situation where the singer is asked about the reason for being there, and they do not have a clear answer. They feel the issue is hazy, and it seems like the gods have time to play. The singer suggests they fly away into the garden where they live amongst the gnomes and call it home from the tower. No matter what the world throws at them, they know they can count on each other's support.
The song is open to interpretation, and while the lyrics seem to refer to a romantic relationship, it could be interpreted in a broader sense as a relationship between two individuals who stand by each other no matter what. The song's imagery revolves around the garden, gnomes, and tower, and the contrasting personalities of the two individuals forming a perfect pair.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had my problems I've had my fair share
I've faced my share of issues and difficulties in life
Done nothing special not that I really care
I haven't accomplished anything extraordinary, and it doesn't bother me
But that's the attraction I find so sincere
However, I'm drawn to the simplicity of life without any pretensions
With all this friction we make a perfect pair
The differences and disagreements between us make our relationship work
You should've seen what I seen
I wish you had the chance to experience what I did
You should've heard what I heard blue
You should have heard the blues music that influenced me
I like the squabbling you like the park
I enjoy arguing, while you prefer spending time in nature
I find the trouble you've got the bark
I tend to get into trouble, whereas you are more vocal about it
And that's the attraction I find so sincere
However, our contradictory personalities make us a great match
With all this friction we make a perfect pair
In fact, the conflicts between us enhance our relationship
You asked me why I came today
You inquired about the reason behind my visit
The issue's hazy anyway
However, the matter is unclear or vague
It seems the gods have time to play
It appears that fate or destiny is unpredictable
So let's be cool and fly away
So, let's remain calm and escape from the chaos
Into this garden we live amongst the gnomes
Let's take refuge in this place where we belong
And from the tower we call we call it home
We feel at home in this lofty and safe place
And if the world should bring me down
Despite everything, if my surroundings continue to negatively affect me
You'll come along and smack me around
You'll be there to motivate me and help me overcome my problems
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN WESTON BELL, ROBERT BRUCE COLBECK, DARRYN WILLIAM S HARKNESS, DAMON AARON NEWTON
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