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"Perfect Man" Lyrics

by Teddy Swims

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"Perfect Man" Lyrics

Mm, mm, mm There's no such thing as a perfect man There's no such thing as a perfect man I wish I could forgive the things I'm not and love the things I am 'Cause there's no such thing as a perfect man If you find one smart I bet he won't be funny He might make more time But I bet he don't make money That's what I tried to tell myself while she was slipping right through my hands There's no such thing as a perfect man I know it won't be long till someone's down on one knee She didn't ask for the world, just for more of me I think she said something else, I wasn't listening She's the perfect woman Everyone would agree She deserves someone I know I could never be 'Cause there's no such thing as a perfect man There's no such thing as a perfect man I looked her in the eyes and lied, said I was doing the best I can And that I'm never gonna be the perfect man 'Cause there's no such thing as a perfect man So now I gotta live with my regrets Till the day I die, I won't forget Before she walked out the door, she looked back at me, and she said Baby, I don't need a perfect man 'Cause I'd have to be an angel And that ain't what I am There's no such thing (No such thing) as a perfect man (No such thing) Baby, don't you go believe the one (No such thing) Who says that he can (No such thing) 'Cause there's no such thing as a perfect man

Meaning of "Perfect Man"

Mm, mm, mm – “Perfect Man” is a raw and melancholic exploration of self-acceptance and the unrealistic expectations placed on love. Teddy Swims lays bare his regret, admitting there’s no such thing as a perfect man, or indeed, a perfect person. He grapples with wanting to be someone he isn't, recognizing that a “smart” partner wouldn’t necessarily possess humor or financial stability – traits he desperately sought. The song is soaked in disappointment and the realization that his pursuit of an idealized version of himself pushed away the woman who truly appreciated him. Ultimately, it’s a plea for acceptance: she didn't need perfection, but he clung to the myth, leading to heartache. The repeated refrain emphasizes this core message – there’s no such thing as a perfect man, and perhaps more importantly, he needs to accept himself before seeking validation in another.

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