Krikorian is a singer/songwriter, whose songs have been recorded by Charlie Sexton, Bette Midler, Peter Case, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Vanessa Williams, Bonnie Raitt and others. He is most commonly regarded as a Christian artist, and has released several albums of Christian songs starting with Romeo Unchained (1986); prior to that, he was decidedly a secular artist.
Krikorian and Alan Shapazian (rhythm guitar) formed a band called The Raik's Progress which recorded one single for Liberty Records, released in 1967. In 1973, he appeared as a member of the former Buddy Holly backing band the Crickets on their album "Remnants".
By 1978, Krikorian went solo, adopting the name of Tonio K, possibly a reference to the Thomas Mann novel Tonio Kröger, with Life In The Foodchain.
Krikorian is featured as lead vocalist on the song "Don't Fade Away." from the Crickets & Their Buddies album, released in the summer of 2004.
Perfect World
Tonio K. Lyrics
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There'd be something we could do
In a perfect world lovers wake up with a kiss
And their wishes all come true
But here we are I thought you belonged to me
It seemed like the perfect arrangement
Ain't it funny when you find how wrong you can be
I've got my problems
No this ain't no perfect world
You've got your problems too
Now what do we do
In a perfect world I'd have been the boy you need
I'd have been somebody else
In a perfect world you'd have been the girl for me
You could have been yourself
We're dying for love but we're not afraid to drop our guard
We're lost in a world gone crazy
Where the men won't grow up and the women get so hard
I don't know if we'll wind up friends
I don't know if we'll wind up strangers
Cause I've never had to walk away from anybody
I wanted as much as you
"Perfect World" by Tonio K. is a song that reflects on the imperfections and disappointments of life. The song paints a picture of a world where everything falls perfectly into place, in contrast to the reality of the world we live in. The opening lines of the song lament that in a perfect world, it would never end like this, suggesting a sense of loss and regret for how things have turned out. The lyrics that follow contrast what could have been in a perfect world to the harsh reality of the present.
The song touches on issues of love and relationships, exposing the difficulties that come with navigating these matters in the world we live in. It highlights the disillusionment that can come from failed relationships and unfulfilled expectations. The line "we're lost in a world gone crazy, where the men won't grow up and the women get so hard" showcases the frustrations of navigating societal norms that limit personal growth and development.
In conclusion, "Perfect World" lyrically paints a poignant picture of how things could have been in a better world, and the harsh reality of life that we have to deal with. It highlights the difficulties of navigating relationships and societal norms that limit growth and personal development.
Line by Line Meaning
In a perfect world it would never end like this
If everything was ideal, our situation would not be like this
There'd be something we could do
We would have options to choose from
In a perfect world lovers wake up with a kiss
In an ideal world, lovers would always start their day with a kiss
And their wishes all come true
Their deepest desires would be fulfilled
But here we are I thought you belonged to me
However, we are here and I believed you were mine
It seemed like the perfect arrangement
Our relationship appeared to be flawless
Ain't it funny when you find how wrong you can be
It is ironic when you realize how incorrect you were
Oh this ain't no perfect world
This reality is imperfect
I've got my problems
I have my own set of difficulties
No this ain't no perfect world
This is far from a perfect world
You've got your problems too
You also have obstacles to overcome
Now what do we do
What should we do now?
In a perfect world I'd have been the boy you need
If everything was ideal, I would have been the one you required
I'd have been somebody else
I would have been different from who I am now
In a perfect world you'd have been the girl for me
In an ideal world, you would have been the perfect partner for me
You could have been yourself
You would have been free to be yourself
We're dying for love but we're not afraid to drop our guard
We are willing to be vulnerable in the pursuit of love
We're lost in a world gone crazy
Our environment has become chaotic and confusing
Where the men won't grow up and the women get so hard
Men refuse to mature and women become tough and unyielding
I don't know if we'll wind up friends
I am uncertain if we will remain friends
I don't know if we'll wind up strangers
I am unsure if we will become complete strangers
Cause I've never had to walk away from anybody
I have never had to distance myself from anyone like this
I wanted as much as you
Someone I desired just as much as I desired you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IAN D'SA, JON GALLANT, BEN KOWALEWICZ, AARON SOLOWONIUK
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