Nobody's Perfect

Jessie J

About Nobody's Perfect

"Nobody's Perfect" is a song by English singer-songwriter Jessie J from her debut studio album, Who You Are. The song was written by Jessie J and Claude Kelly, and it was produced by Andre Brissett and Kelly, and refers to a struggle about perfection complex and regret over past indiscretions. It was released as the album's third single on 27 May 2011 after being served to radio stations on 20 April 2011. Its physical release was originally set to 23 May 2011, however it was pushed back to 30 May 2011 for an impact release. The single version was remixed by Tom Elmhirst and is slightly different from the album version with re-recorded vocals and a heavier beat. "Nobody's Perfect" peaked at number nine in the United Kingdom, becoming Jessie J's third top ten single. On The Voice, Jessie J and Vince Kidd sang "Nobody's Perfect" as a duet. 


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2011
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When I'm nervous I have this thing yeah I talk too much
Sometimes I just can't shut the hell up
It's like I need to tell someone anyone who'll listen
And that's where I seem to f*ck up, yeah
I forget about the consequences,
For a minute there I lose my senses
And in the heat of the moment
My mouth starts going the words start flowing

But I never meant to hurt you,
I know it's time that I learned to
Treat the people I love like I wanna be loved
This is a lesson learned,
I hate that I let you down and I feel so bad about it
I guess karma comes back around
'Cause now I'm the one that's hurting yeah
And I hate that I made you think that the trust we had is broken
So don't tell me you can't forgive me
'Cause nobody's perfect,
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, nobody's perfect

If I could turn back the hands of time
I swear I never woulda cross that line
I should of kept it between us
But no I went and told the whole world how I feelin', oh
So I sit and I realize with these tears falling from my eyes
I gotta change if I wanna keep you forever
I promise that I'm gonna try

But I never meant to hurt you,
I know it's time that I learn to
Treat the people I love like I wanna be loved
This is a lesson learned
I hate that I let you down
And I feel so bad about it
I guess karma comes back around
'Cause now I'm the one that's hurting yeah
And I hate that I made you think
That the trust we had is broken

So don't tell me you can't forgive me
'Cause nobody's perfect,
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, nobody's perfect

I'm not a saint no not at all,
But what I did it wasn't cool
But I swear that I'll never do that again to you
I'm not a saint, no not at all,
But what I did it wasn't cool
But I swear that I'll never do that again to you

I hate that I let you down,
And I feel so bad about it
I guess karma comes back around
'Cause now I'm the one that's hurting yeah
And I hate that I made you think
That the trust we had is broken
So don't tell me you can't forgive me
'Cause nobody's perfect, no

And I hate that I let you down
And I feel so bad about it
I guess karma comes back around
'Cause I'm the one that's hurting, yeah
And I hate that I made you think
That the trust we had is broken
So don't tell me you can't forgive me
'Cause nobody's perfect, yeah yeah
Don't tell me, don't tell me
Don't tell me, you cant forgive, no, no, no
Because nobody's perfect, no

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Jessie J

Jessica Ellen Cornish (born 27 March 1988), better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English singer and songwriter. Born and raised in London, she studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and striking a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing where she wrote for artists such as Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. more »

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Written by: Jessica Cornish, Andre Brissett, Claude Kelly, Michael R. Mentore

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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Release Details
"Nobody's Perfect" is a song by British singer and songwriter Jessie J from her debut studio album, "Who You Are." The song was released as the album's third single on 27 April 2011.
Music Genre
"Nobody's Perfect" falls under the genre of Pop music. However, it also includes elements of contemporary R&B and soul music.
Chart Performance
The song achieved substantial success on music charts, peaking at No. 9 on the UK Singles Chart. It also charted in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and several European countries.
Inspiration and Themes
Jessie J has spoken about the song as a personal reflection, admitting to her mistakes and acknowledging that everyone, including herself, is not perfect. She points out the reality of being a human, making mistakes, learning and growing from them.
Music Video
The music video for "Nobody's Perfect" was directed by Emil Nava. The clip features Jessie walking through dark halls and rooms, interspersed with scenes of her singing alone and scenes involving colorful smoke, butterflies, and broken mirrors.
Acoustic Version and Reception
An acoustic version of "Nobody's Perfect" was released on Jessie's VEVO channel, which garnered a lot of praise for its raw emotion and vocal prowess.
Notable Performances
Jessie J performed "Nobody's Perfect" live at The Voice UK in 2012, thrilling both the audience and the judges. She also sang it at other venues and events like the Glastonbury Festival.
Song Credits
The song was written by Jessie J herself along with Andre Brissett and Claude Kelly, with the latter also having produced it.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised the song, appreciating its catchy beat and deeply personal lyrics. Some have also commended Jessie J for her strong vocal performance.
Social Impact
The song's message of self-acceptance resonated with fans and audiences. It highlights that everybody, irrespective of their status or achievements, is flawed in some way, promoting a positive message about accepting imperfections.
Remix
A Netsky remix version of "Nobody’s Perfect" was included in the 2011 reissue of his debut album.
Certification
The song was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for selling over 600,000 units in the UK.

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