She Looks So Perfect

5 Seconds of Summer

About She Looks So Perfect

"She Looks So Perfect" is a song by Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, taken from their self-titled debut album, 5 Seconds of Summer (2014). The song was digitally released in Australia on 23 February 2014 and in Europe on 23 March 2014 through Capitol Records and Hi or Hey Records, as their debut single with a major record label. The accompanying music video was released on 24 February 2014. The song peaked at number one in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom. It was certified triple platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling 210,000 copies. The song also won "Song of the Year" at the ARIA Music Awards in 2014. Ed Sheeran covered the song on Capital FM. 


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2014
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Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey

Simmer down, simmer down
They say we're too young now to amount to anything else
But look around
We work too damn hard for this just to give it up now
If you don't swim, you'll drown
But don't move, honey

You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I'm so down
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
And I know now, that I'm so down (hey!)

Hey, hey!
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey

Let's get out, let's get out
'Cause this deadbeat town's only here just to keep us down
While I was out, I found myself alone just thinking
If I showed up with a plane ticket
And a shiny diamond ring with your name on it
Would you wanna run away too?
'Cause all I really want is you

You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I'm so down
I made a mixtape straight out of '94
I've got your ripped skinny jeans lying on the floor
And I know now, that I'm so down

Hey!
Hey, hey!
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey

You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I'm so down
Your lipstick stain is a work of art
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart
And I know now, that I'm so down

Hey!
Hey, hey!
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey

You look so perfect standing there
In my American Apparel underwear
And I know now, that I'm so down (hey)
Your lipstick stain is a work of art (hey, hey)
I got your name tattooed in an arrow heart (hey, hey)
And I know now, that I'm so down (hey, hey)

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5 Seconds of Summer

5 Seconds of Summer (commonly abbreviated as 5SOS) are an Australian pop punk band from Sydney that formed in 2011. The group were originally YouTube celebrities, posting videos of themselves covering songs from various artists during 2011 and early 2012. They rose to international fame while touring with One Direction on the Take Me Home Tour. The group have been referred to as a boy band in the media, though the members reject this description. In early 2014, the band released "She Looks So Perfect" worldwide as its debut single, which topped the charts in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom. The self-titled debut studio album was released in June 2014, which peaked #1 in 11 countries, and followed by a lve album titled LiveSOS… more »

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Written by: Ashton Fletcher Irwin, Michael Gordon Clifford, Jacob S. Sinclair

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10 facts about this song

Musical Composition
"She Looks So Perfect" is characterized by an upbeat pop-rock sound and is often compared with the style of bands like Blink-182 and Green Day.
First Major Success
This song marked 5 Seconds of Summer's first significant chart success, almost instantly establishing them as a household name across the globe.
Source of Inspiration
The song was co-written by the band's members and writers Jake Sinclair and Eric Valentine. It's said the opening lines "Hey, hey, hey, hey, don't you forget about me" were influenced by the Simple Minds song "Don't You (Forget About Me)", which was the theme to the movie "The Breakfast Club".
Chart Performances
"She Looks So Perfect" debuted at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, Australian ARIA Chart, Irish Singles Chart, and New Zealand Singles Chart. It also reached the top 10 on several other international charts, including the United States' Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at number 24.
Barrier-breaking Release
"She Looks So Perfect" was the first song by an Australian band to reach number one in the UK since "Love Is All Around" by Wet Wet Wet in 1994.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Frank Borin, involves a variety of people stripping off their clothes to reveal band merchandise underneath. As of November 2021, the video has over 250 million views on YouTube.
EP with Same Name
"She Looks So Perfect" is also the title track from 5 Seconds of Summer's debut EP which went on to top iTunes charts in over 40 countries within hours of being released.
Strong Sales
The song was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA in the USA for selling over two million units.
Opening Act
The band performed "She Looks So Perfect" as part of their set while being the opening act for One Direction's "Where We Are" Tour in 2014.
Cultural Impact
The lyrics "She looks so perfect standing there in my American Apparel underwear" led to a sales boost for the mentioned brand, with reports stating that their brief sales rose by 10% soon after the single was released.

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