Perfectly Perfect – English Lyrics

• By: Simple Plan

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Simple Plan's "Perfectly Perfect" and discover a beautiful English song that celebrates self-love and appreciating others just as they are. This song is special for its tender lyrics and the universal message of finding beauty in imperfections, making it a wonderful way to learn English vocabulary related to emotions, relationships, and self-esteem. Its clear, heartfelt delivery makes the lyrics easy to follow and understand, offering a perfect opportunity to enhance your English listening and comprehension skills while enjoying a truly meaningful tune.

[English]

You might not think you're a supermodel

But you look like one to me

I'd rather have your picture on my phone

Than on the cover of a magazine

It's hard to think that a girl like you

Could have any insecurities

It's funny how all the things you would change

Are all things that are cute to me

And I know you don't believe me

And you think that I'm a fool but I don't care

Maybe you'll never see in you what I see

The little things you do that make me go crazy, I'm not crazy

You're perfectly perfect to me

...

You brush it off everytime I tell you

Your smile lights up the room

And I'm guessing that you don't even notice

The whole world notices you

You think you're clumsy, I think you're cool

You say you're typical but I think you rule

Sometimes I wonder if you'll ever believe that

I wrote this song for you

Maybe you'll never see in you what I see

The little things you do that make me go crazy, I'm not crazy

You're perfectly perfect

Someday you're gonna see you're beautiful this way

And that you're always gonna make me go crazy, I'm not crazy

You're perfectly perfect to me

You don't have to try change a single thing

'Cause just the way you are is sweeter than anything

Maybe I'm a fool but it's always been you

'Cause no one ever makes me smile the way you do

Maybe you'll never see in you what I see

The little things you do that make me go crazy, I'm not crazy

You're perfectly perfect

Someday you're gonna see you're beautiful this way

And that you're always gonna make me go crazy, I'm not crazy

You're perfectly perfect to me

...

Yeah, you're perfectly perfect to me

...

You're perfectly perfect to me

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to turn one's eyes in a specified direction noun - the appearance of someone or something
picture /ˈpɪktʃər/ A2	noun - a painting or drawing
phone /foʊn/ A1	noun - telephone
hard /hɑːrd/ A2	adjective - difficult
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make or become different noun - the act or instance of becoming or making different
cute /kjuːt/ B1	adjective - attractive in a pretty or endearing way
fool /fuːl/ B1	noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person.
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to form one's features into a pleased or amused expression noun - an expression of pleasure or amusement
lights /laɪts/ A1	verb - to give light to; illuminate noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - a space that is or could be occupied
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ B1	adjective - awkward in movement or handling things
cool /kuːl/ A2	adjective - fashionably attractive or impressive
typical /ˈtɪpɪkəl/ B1	adjective - having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing
rule /ruːl/ B1	verb - exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people) verb - be pre-eminently important to.
song /sɔːŋ/ A1	noun - a composition for voice or voices
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ A2	adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having a pleasant taste like that of sugar or honey.
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B1	adjective - completely free from faults or defects

Key Grammar Structures

• I'd rather have your picture on my phone Than on the cover of a magazine

  ➔ `would rather + base form` for expressing preference.

  ➔ Expresses a preference. The speaker prefers having the person's picture on their phone over seeing it on a magazine cover. The structure is "I'd rather do X than do Y".

• It's hard to think that a girl like you Could have any insecurities

  ➔ `Could` to express possibility/surprise. `That-clause` as a complement.

  ➔ The use of "could" implies surprise or disbelief. The speaker finds it hard to believe that someone they perceive as beautiful could have insecurities. The "that" clause specifies what is hard to think.

• The little things you do that make me go crazy, I'm not crazy

  ➔ Relative clause `that make me go crazy` modifying "the little things". Repetition for emphasis.

  ➔ The relative clause "that make me go crazy" describes the kind of "little things" being referred to. The phrase "I'm not crazy" is repeated, implying the speaker is aware their feelings might seem excessive but are genuine.

• You brush it off everytime I tell you Your smile lights up the room

  ➔ Phrasal verb "brush it off" (to dismiss something). Simple present tense for habitual actions.

  ➔ "Brush it off" means to dismiss or disregard something, in this case, presumably compliments. The simple present tense "brush" indicates this happens regularly. "Lights up" is a figurative expression.

• Someday you're gonna see you're beautiful this way

  ➔ `Gonna` (going to) for future tense. `This way` as an adverbial phrase indicating manner.

  ➔ "Gonna" is a contraction of "going to", used to express future intention or prediction. "This way" means "in this condition" or "as you are now."

• 'Cause just the way you are is sweeter than anything

  ➔ Subordinating conjunction `cause` (because). Comparative adjective `sweeter`.

  ➔ "'Cause" is an informal contraction of "because", used to introduce a reason. "Sweeter than anything" is a comparative phrase emphasizing the speaker's strong positive feeling.