Perfect
The Lightning Seeds Lyrics

See the rivers filled with rain
Observing the overflowing rivers caused by the heavy rain

I wish it could be blue again
Expressing the desire for clear, blue skies rather than gray, rainy ones

Hazy petrol nights
Describing the blurry nights lit up by streetlights and headlights of cars

Crimson sun on traffic lights
Referring to the red glare of the sun on the traffic lights

A perfect day a perfect night
Idealizing the experience of a day and a night without flaws

Tell me all those perfect lies
Desiring to hear the convincing lies that make life seem perfect

And lie back in the garden till it's light
Relaxing in the garden until dawn breaks

Streets get full up every night
Noting how busy the city streets are, especially at night

With people buzzing round the lights
Describing the constant movement and chatter of people around the lights of the city

And waving at the taxis driving by
Noticing how people interact with the cars passing by

Now tomorrow's here today
Acknowledging how quickly time passes

And yesterday's todays just fade away
Reflecting on how quickly the present becomes the past

Watch the morning chase the night
Observing the transition from night to day

Rolling home, it's getting light
Returning home while the sun rises

Feeling sleepy, full of wine
Being tired and possibly drunk from the night's activities

Fall in bed, just in time
Retiring to bed at the right moment

The perfect stare of perfect eyes
Admiring the gaze of an attractive, idealized person

That kiss you as they tell you lies
Receiving passionate kisses from someone who is deceiving you

And wonder where you're going, where've you been
Contemplating one's current and past experiences

In towers high with time to fill
Being in a tall building with ample free time

Gardens on your window sill
Noting the presence of gardens or plants by a window

In between the pavement and the sky
Existing in the space between the ground and the sky

Tell me why all the words will never come out right
Expressing frustration at the inability to verbalize thoughts and feelings accurately

Fumbling blind, I've been driving through the danger signs
Navigating through uncertain or dangerous situations without a clear understanding of the consequences

Perfect silence me and you
Experiencing a peaceful and idyllic moment with another person

It's really me, I really do
Confirming one's authentic self

Remember every moment magnified
Reflecting on and being emotionally affected by every moment