Perfect World
Huey Lewis & the News, Huey Lewis
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Everybody's dreamin' 'bout a perfect world Where you could have everything your heart desires A perfect boy will meet a perfect girl And their perfect love will set the world on fire Well what you gonna do, when one and one makes three And a vision of the future is impossible to see Nobody's perfect, not even a perfect fool, But if you'll have faith in me I'll keep the faith with you Ain't no livin' in a perfect world There ain't no perfect world anyway Ain't no livin' in a perfect world But we'll keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world Keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world Everybody's got secrets, now you know that it's true They talk about me and they'll talk about you Something happens to the pledges of trust Down through the years they begin to rust Now here we are amid the tears and the laughter Still waiting for our happily ever after We'll keep on dreamin' as long as we can Try to remember and you'll understand Ain't no livin' in a perfect world There ain't no perfect world anyway Ain't no livin' in a perfect world But we'll keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world Keep on dreamin' of livin' in a perfect world
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10 facts about this song
Album Contribution"Perfect World" is a song from the album "Small World" by American rock band Huey Lewis and the News.
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Chart RankingThe song peaked at number three on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Genre Classification"Perfect World" is often described as pop-rock and it showcases the band's typical style with catchy melodies, harmonies, and dynamic horn arrangements.
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Release TimeframeIt was released as a single in June 1988.
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Band LineupThe band consisted of Huey Lewis as lead vocalist and harmonica player, Johnny Colla (guitar and saxophone), Bill Gibson (drums), Sean Hopper (keyboards), Mario Cipollina (bass), and Chris Hayes (lead guitar). The Tower of Power horn section also contributed to the track.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Perfect World" is set outdoors and features the band performing the song amidst scenes where various mishaps occur, satirizing the song's carefree lyrics about a 'perfect world.'
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics relay a message of optimism and positivism, suggesting that despite the world's problems, one can still strive for an ideal or 'perfect world.'
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Production Team"Perfect World" was produced by Huey Lewis and the News along with their longtime collaborator, Bill Schnee.
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Live PerformancesThe band often performed "Perfect World" live during their concerts and tours across the 1980s and 1990s.
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ReceptionDespite its popularity, "Perfect World" was the last top-10 hit for the band, marking a period of decline in their commercial success. It remains however, a fan-favorite.
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