Perfect
Simple Plan
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Hey, Dad, look at me Think back, and talk to me Did I grow up according to plan? And do you think I'm wasting my time Doing things I want to do? But it hurts when you disapproved all along And now I try hard to make it I just want to make you proud I'm never gonna be good enough for You can't pretend that I'm alright And you can't change me 'Cause we lost it all Nothin' lasts forever I'm sorry I can't be perfect Now it's just too late And we can't go back I'm sorry I can't be perfect I try not to think About the pain I feel inside Did you know you used to be my hero? All the days you spent with me Now seem so far away And it feels like you don't care any more And now I try hard to make it I just want to make you proud I'm never gonna be good enough for you I can't stand another fight And nothing's all right 'Cause we lost it all And nothin' lasts forever I'm sorry I can't be perfect Now it's just too late And we can't go back I'm sorry I can't be perfect Nothing's gonna change the things that you said And nothing's gonna make this right again Please don't turn your back I can't believe it's hard just to talk to you But you don't understand 'Cause we lost it all Nothin' lasts forever I'm sorry I can't be perfect Now it's just too late And we can't go back I'm sorry I can't be perfect 'Cause we lost it all Nothin' lasts forever I'm sorry I can't be perfect Now it's just too late And we can't go back I'm sorry I can't be perfect
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Written by: Arnold Lanni, Arnold David Lanni, Charles-Andre Comeau, Jean-Francois Stinco, Pierre Bouvier, Sebastien Lefebvre
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Perfect" is a song by the Canadian pop-punk band Simple Plan from their debut album "No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls" which was released in 2002.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Theme and StoryThe song's lyrics are about the feeling of not being good enough for one's parents and wrestling with the pressure to be perfect.
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Directorial GeniusThe music video for "Perfect," directed by Liz Friedlander, received significant play on MTV. It artfully depicts the song's story, showing the band playing in the rain to symbolize their emotions.
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Fan Appeal"Perfect" has become one of Simple Plan's signature songs and is a fan favorite at their live shows.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Perfect" is available on the Australian version of their second album "Still Not Getting Any..."
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Multi-lingual VersionsSimple Plan also recorded a French version of "Perfect," called "Parfait," which was included on the Canadian version of their second album.
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International SuccessThe song also became a top ten hit in Australia and the United Kingdom.
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Lyrics WritingThe emotion-filled lyrics of the song were primarily written by the band's members Pierre Bouvier and Chuck Comeau.
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Popularity Over YearsEven after nearly two decades since its release, "Perfect" remains one of the most-streamed Simple Plan's songs on various music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
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Relatable LyricsThe theme of the song struck a chord with a lot of young people who could relate to the feelings of pressure and expectation, maintaining its relevance throughout the years.
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InfluencesThe band shared in several interviews that "Perfect" was inspired by their own experiences and struggles, intending to give voice to teens going through similar situations.
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