Perfect Love
Yutaka Lyrics


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I turn inside, I tell myself
This is something too much to be felt
By someone like me alone on the shelf
I tell myself find Perfect Love
Love flies on air
Love ebbs and it flows
Love is motion it comes and it goes
If I let my heart stand still on its own
I tell myself this will be gone

I saw a perfect love today
Here and now not yesterday
Tomorrow it could blow away
Perfect love is here today

I saw your face
You smiled at me
This was something too much to believe
One moment in time too good to set free
Perfect is love when this is the feeling
Love flies on air
Love turns around
Love's emotion goes up and goes down
If I let my heart not go where it wants
I tell myself this could be lost

I saw a perfect love today
Here and now not yesterday
Tomorrow it could blow away
Perfect love is here today

What's the use to stay in yesterday's way
What's the point of love not breaking away
Love's perfect way

I saw a perfect love today
Here and now not yesterday




Tomorrow it could blow away
Perfect love is here today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Yutaka's song Perfect Love suggest that the singer is struggling with feelings of unworthiness and self-doubt when it comes to experiencing love. They are telling themselves that this kind of love is "too much to be felt by someone like me alone on the shelf," suggesting that they feel undeserving of love. However, they are also longing for "Perfect Love" and recognize that love is a constantly changing and evolving thing, with moments of ebbs and flows. They acknowledge that if they don't let their heart go where it wants to go, they risk losing out on this feeling altogether.


The second verse describes a specific moment where the singer sees someone smile at them and feels like this one moment in time is too good to be true. However, they recognize that this is what perfect love feels like in that moment, with love being something that is always changing and turning. The lyrics then shift to suggest that staying stuck in the past or holding onto old patterns of love is pointless. Instead, the singer sees that perfect love is something that is here and now, acknowledging the transient nature of love.


Overall, Yutaka's song Perfect Love is a reflection on the nature of love, acknowledging both the fears and hopes that come with it. The lyrics ultimately suggest that while love is constantly changing, perfect love is something that is always available in the present moment if we allow ourselves to truly feel it.


Line by Line Meaning

I turn inside, I tell myself
The singer is introspective and trying to convince themselves of something.


This is something too much to be felt
The feeling is so intense and overwhelming that the singer thinks it's impossible for them to experience it.


By someone like me alone on the shelf
The singer feels rejected or neglected and doesn't think they're capable of finding love.


I tell myself find Perfect Love
Despite their doubts, the artist tries to motivate themselves to find the perfect love they're looking for.


Love flies on air
Love is fleeting and can disappear quickly.


Love ebbs and it flows
Love is constantly changing and can have its ups and downs.


Love is motion it comes and it goes
Love is dynamic and can move in any direction, sometimes staying and sometimes leaving.


If I let my heart stand still on its own
The artist knows they must take action and actively pursue love or risk losing it.


I tell myself this will be gone
The artist reminds themselves that if they don't act fast, the opportunity for love will vanish.


I saw a perfect love today
The artist has finally found the love they've been searching for.


Here and now not yesterday
The love the singer has found is in the present moment and not a memory of the past.


Tomorrow it could blow away
Despite finding the perfect love, the artist knows it's not permanent and could end at any moment.


Perfect love is here today
Despite the risks, the singer acknowledges the beauty of the love they've found and appreciates it for what it is.


I saw your face
The singer is referring to the person they're in love with and the happiness they bring them.


You smiled at me
This small act of kindness is enough for the singer to be convinced of their love for the person.


This was something too much to believe
The love is seemingly too good to be true but yet the artist feels it deeply.


One moment in time too good to set free
The love is so special that the artist doesn't want to let it slip away.


Perfect is love when this is the feeling
The feeling of being in love and being loved back is the epitome of what a perfect love is.


Love turns around
Love can change direction and shift in different ways.


Love's emotion goes up and goes down
The emotions of love can fluctuate and have both high and low points.


If I let my heart not go where it wants
The artist knows that they have to follow their heart and not hold back on expressing their love.


I tell myself this could be lost
The artist reminds themselves that if they don't take action to express their love, they could risk losing it all.


What's the use to stay in yesterday's way
The singer questions the point of dwelling in the past and not moving forward towards new opportunities for love.


What's the point of love not breaking away
The artist acknowledges that sometimes love needs to change in order to survive and thrive.


Love's perfect way
The perfect way for love is to adapt and change with the people experiencing it.




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@princehirachan7039

Always been a fan of Yutaka and Bossa jazz... soothing blend of Japan meets Brazil
much appreciation from Nepal

@D0CT0RS0UL

One of the most talented and sadly underrated artist ! Would love to hear Yutaka coming back with new songs nowadays ! Respect, Peace & Music from Paris France

@kyereCat

Yutaka's music is so gorgeous. It's perfectly Beautiful.

@djadiejazz

You're right one of the most underrated artist Yutaka Yokokura I'm sad the last album he released was in 1993 and haven't heard from him since luckily I have 4 of his albums and I too look forward to the day he will reemerge with new music material.

@keigenhara5046

All of YUTAKA's songs are amazing, and he is an artist that I want more young people to know about. I'm especially moved by this song, BRAZASIA, and MORENA. ホントYUTAKAの曲はどれも素晴らしい。もっと多くの若者に知って欲しいアーチストです。特にこの曲やBRAZASIA,そしてMORENAなど心が動かされます。

@carlosydelrosario532

Domo Arigato 🙏 This is Yutaka. ❤️

@julie-kk5kf

this is great love from france

@evertonporter7887

This song evokes images of sunny skies, white sandy beaches, speedboats and tequila in my mind every time I listen to it. Wonderful, laid back music.

@nicoledillon779

Yutaka. What beautiful music. My heart is filled with thanksgiving. 😍❤️👏🏾👍🏾

@alicia6235

Omg! Where have I been not to have heard of Yutaka! Perfect Love is my new favorite song!

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