Wayland released a self-titled album in 2010. They recently worked with Producers Michael Gurley and Florian Ammon, at Ironworks/Can Am studios and released (2011) a four track EP entitled "Welcome To My Head" (available via their website and Itunes.)
Wayland is: Mitch Arnold, Phillip Vilenski, Dean Pizzazz, Tyler Coburn
Home Page: http://www.waylandtheband.com/
Nobody's Perfect
Wayland Lyrics
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Hiding in your high heel boot
Cause you’re high grade
As clever as you are cute
Might be some kind of spy
Undercover for the law
May be a she male
Feels a little to good to be true
Yeah there must be something wrong with you
From zero to 10 man I’m doing it again
On a trip that never ends
Looking for a sign or something out of line
To help me change my mind
Cause nobody’s perfect
I’m a simple jack
There’s so much I don’t understand
With a simple life
Baby I’m a working man
And I got no money
But nothing ever comes for free
So won’t you tell me
Tell me what you see in me
Cause you feel too good to be true
There must be something wrong with
From zero to 10 man I’m doing it again
On a trip that never ends
Looking for a sign or something out of line
To help me change my mind
Cause nobody’s perfect
(Instrumental Break)
Cause you feel too good to be true
There must be something wrong with
From zero to 10 man I’m doing it again
On a trip that never ends
Looking for a sign or something out of line
To help me change my mind
Cause nobody’s perfect
From zero to 10 man I’m doing it again
On a trip that never ends
Looking for a sign or something out of line
To help me change my mind
Cause nobody’s perfect
The lyrics of Wayland’s song “Nobody’s Perfect” portray the doubt and uncertainty one has when they feel like someone is too good to be true. The opening verse suggests the woman being described is not to be trifled with, revealing that she has both a switch blade and is “high grade”. The lyrics continue, hinting that there is something deeper beneath her surface, with lines like “might be some kind of spy, undercover for the law” and “may be a she male, lying underneath it all”. However, despite the singer’s suspicions, he can’t help but be drawn back in, repeatedly going from “zero to 10” on a “trip that never ends”. The chorus acknowledges that nobody is perfect, and asks for a sign or something out of line to help him change his mind.
The song highlights the uncertainty and vulnerability that comes with trusting someone new, and explores the idea that no one is perfect, including ourselves. Despite the singer’s suspicions, his curiosity and attraction to the woman make him question his doubts and continue to pursue her. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it takes a personal flaw or “something out of line” to help us see the imperfections in those we admire, reminding us that we all have flaws and imperfections.
Line by Line Meaning
Must have a switch blade
You seem like someone who could have a weapon on them at any time.
Hiding in your high heel boot
If you do have a weapon, I wouldn't be surprised if it was hidden in your shoe.
Cause you’re high grade
You're a high-quality person, whether that means intelligence or something else.
As clever as you are cute
You're both smart and attractive.
Might be some kind of spy
I wouldn't be surprised if you were working undercover for someone.
Undercover for the law
If you are a spy, it's likely that you're working for the government.
May be a she male
There's a possibility that you are transgender or have a non-binary gender identity.
Lying underneath it all
Even if you present as one gender, there may be more to your identity beneath the surface.
Feels a little too good to be true
You seem too perfect, like there might be something going on beneath the surface.
Yeah there must be something wrong with you
I can't quite put my finger on it, but I know that something's not quite right.
From zero to 10 man I’m doing it again
I'm constantly evaluating the situation, trying to make sense of it all.
On a trip that never ends
Life is full of uncertainty, and I don't know what will happen next.
Looking for a sign or something out of line
I'm searching for some clue that will help me understand what's really going on.
To help me change my mind
I want to make sure I'm seeing things clearly and not being fooled by appearances.
Cause nobody’s perfect
Everyone has their flaws, and I'm trying to see yours.
I’m a simple jack
I'm a straightforward person with a simple life.
There’s so much I don’t understand
I'm aware of my limitations and don't pretend to know everything.
With a simple life
I don't have many aspirations beyond living a good, honest life.
Baby I’m a working man
I may not be rich, but I work hard for what I have.
And I got no money
I'm not wealthy or well-connected.
But nothing ever comes for free
I know that anything worth having requires hard work and sacrifice.
So won’t you tell me
I'm curious about who you really are.
Tell me what you see in me
I'd like to know why you're interested in me specifically.
Contributed by Liam G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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