Perfect Situation – English Lyrics

• By: Weezer

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
situation /sɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ B2	noun - a set of circumstances
brain /breɪn/ B1	noun - the organ inside the head that controls thinking and feeling
insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ B2	adjective - mentally ill; not in a normal state of mind
hero /ˈhɪroʊ/ B1	noun - a person admired for bravery or qualities
zero /ˈzɪroʊ/ A2	noun - the number 0
search /sɜːrtʃ/ B1	verb - to look carefully for something
pass /pæs/ A2	verb - to move past or go beyond
belong /bɪˈlɔŋ/ B1	verb - to be owned or proper to
satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ B2	verb - to fulfill or meet needs or desires
wander /ˈwɒndər/ B2	verb - to move aimlessly or casually without destination
logic /ˈlɒdʒɪk/ C1	noun - a reasoned and logical way of thinking
lead /liˈdʒɪk/ B2	verb - to guide or direct
prepare /prɪˈpeər/ B2	verb - to make ready in advance

Key Grammar Structures

• What's the deal with my brain

  ➔ Question Form using 'What's' (contraction of 'what is')

  ➔ 'What's' is a contraction that combines 'what' and 'is' to form a question.

• Why am I so obviously insane

  ➔ Adverbial phrase 'so obviously' modifying the adjective 'insane'

  ➔ 'So obviously' emphasizes the degree to which I am insane.

• In a perfect situation

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating a hypothetical or ideal condition

  ➔ This phrase sets a conditional or ideal context in which the situation occurs.

• All I have to do is swing and I'm a hero

  ➔ Use of 'all I have to do is' to express simple necessity or minimal effort

  ➔ This phrase indicates that minimal action is needed to achieve a significant result.

• Who's the deal with my brain

  ➔ Incorrect; should be 'What's the deal with my brain'

  ➔ This line contains a grammatical error; the correct question uses 'What's' instead of 'Who's'.