Perfect Situation – English Lyrics

• By: Weezer

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Weezer's "Perfect Situation" and discover how this iconic alternative rock song captures the universal struggle with shyness and self-doubt. Explore the song's creation, meaning, and public reception, and learn relatable English phrases and idioms about relationships and personal insecurities. A perfect track for understanding emotions and storytelling through music!

[English]

(crowd screaming)

♪ Perfect Situation by Weezer plays ♪

♪ What's the deal with my brain ♪

♪ Why am I so obviously insane ♪

♪ In a perfect situation ♪

♪ I let love down the drain ♪

♪ There's the pitch ♪

♪ Slow and straight ♪

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

♪ But now I'm a zero ♪

♪ Hungry nights ♪

♪ Once again ♪

♪ Now it's getting unbelievable ♪

♪ 'Cause I could not have it better ♪

♪ But I just can't get no play ♪

♪ From the girls all around ♪

♪ As they search the night for someone to hold on to ♪

♪ And just pass through ♪

♪ Singing oh-oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh whoa ♪

♪ Singing oh-oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh whoa ♪

♪ Get your hands off the girl ♪

♪ Can't you see that she belongs to me ♪

♪ And I don't appreciate this ♪

♪ Excess company ♪

♪ Though I can't satisfy ♪

♪ All the needs she has ♪

♪ And so she starts to wander ♪

♪ Can you blame her ♪

♪ Singing oh-oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh whoa ♪

♪ Singing oh-oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh whoa ♪

♪ Tell me there's a logic out there ♪

♪ Leading me to better prepare ♪ ♪ For the day that day ♪

♪ That something really special might come ♪

♪ Tell me there's some hope for me ♪

♪ I don't wanna be lonely ♪

♪ For the rest of my days on the earth ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ (Guitar solo) ♪

♪ Oh-Oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh whoa ♪

♪ Singing oh-oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh ♪

♪ Oh-Oh whoa ♪

♪ Singing oh-oh ♪

♪ whoa oh-oh ♪

♪ Whoa oh-oh ♪

♪ Whoa ♪

♪ Whoa oh-oh ♪

♪ Whoa oh-oh ♪

♪ Whoa oh-oh ♪

♪ Perfect situation ♪

♪ Whoa oh-oh ♪

♪ Whoa oh-oh ♪

♪ Whoa oh-oh ♪

♪ Perfect situation ♪

♪ Whoa oh-oh ♪

♪ Whoa oh-oh ♪

♪ Perfect situation ♪

(crowd cheering)

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'.