Perfect

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About Perfect

"Perfect" is a song by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. It was the second single from their fourth album, Adore (1998). It was the final commercial single from the album, although "Crestfallen" and "To Sheila" were subsequently released as promotional singles. The song received remixes from Nellee Hooper and Paul Oakenfold.


Year:
1998
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I know we're just like old friends 
We just can't pretend 
That lovers make amends 
We are reasons so unreal 
We can't help but feel that something has been lost 

But please you know you're just like me 
Next time I promise we'll be 
Perfect 
Perfect 
Perfect strangers down the line 
Lovers out of time 
Memories unwind 

So far I still know who you are 
But now I wonder who I was... 

Angel, you know it's not the end 
We'll always be good friends 
The letters have been sent on 

So please, you always were so free 
You'll see, I promise we'll be 
Perfect 
Perfect strangers when we meet 
Strangers on the street 
Lovers while we sleep 

Perfect 
You know this has to be 
We always we're so free 
We promised that we'd be 
Perfect

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Smashing Pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1988. Formed by frontman Billy Corgan (lead vocals, lead guitar) and James Iha (rhythm guitar), the band has included Jimmy Chamberlin (drums), D'arcy Wretzky (bass guitar), Melissa Auf der Maur (bass guitar), and currently includes Mike Byrne (drums), Nicole Fiorentino (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Jeff Schroeder (rhythm guitar) among its membership. more »

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Written by: William Patrick Corgan

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12 facts about this song

Song Background
"Perfect" is a song by the Smashing Pumpkins, a prominent American alternative rock band.
Album Info
The song was released on their album called "Adore," which was the fourth studio album by the band.
Release date
"Perfect" was released as a single on September 7, 1998.
Chart Performance
It ranked #3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart, indicating its popularity among American audiences.
Award Nomination
In 1999, their music video for "Perfect" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.
Song Relevance
"Perfect" is about accepting someone despite their flaws which stemmed from Pumpkins' lead singer Billy Corgan's real-life experiences.
Music Video
The music video for "Perfect" is a continuation of the music video of their previous hit, "1979."
Cinematic Influence
The music video was influenced by silent films, with a black and white presentation and silent film-style title cards.
Music Video Director
The music video was directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, who later directed the award-winning film, Little Miss Sunshine.
Cultural Phenomenon
The song has been covered by many artists including Marc Collis and Toby Fox, solidifying its influence within the music industry.
Song Style
"Perfect" represents a change of style for the band, demonstrating a more electronic and softer sound compared to their earlier grunge dominance.
Commercial Success
Despite mixed reviews from critics, the single has been certified as Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), emphasizing its commercial success.

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