I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)
Grace Jones
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I'm (x8) Had we met at a different time we'd be perfect for each other, Now were spending all our time, in this world come together, My heart is aching, from all the love your giving, Were not faking, is this the life were living? I'm not perfect, but i'm perfect for you, Now i'm right on time, I'm not perfect, but i'm perfect for you, I feel right on time, More and more we are together, tryin to discover, I see a flicker in your eye, are you lookin for somethin better? You once told me lying on the ground, but keep goin up and down, yo! I'm not perfect, but i'm perfect for you, Now i'm right on time, I'm not perfect, but i'm perfect for you, I feel right on time, I'm not perfect, but i'm perfect for you, Now i'm right on time, I'm not perfect, but i'm perfect for you, I feel right on time, Why waste it thinkin about it? taste it, Don't waste it thinkin about it, taste it, It really doesn't matter wherever i may go, We're tied together, that's one thing we both know, yo! I'm not perfect, but i'm perfect for you, Now i'm right on time, I'm not perfect, but i'm perfect for you, I feel right on time, I'm not perfect, but i'm perfect for you, Now i'm right on time, I'm not perfect, but i'm perfect for you, I feel right on time, Right on time, i feel on time tonight, i right on time, i feel right on time, Right on time, i feel on time tonight, i right on time, i feel right on time, Right on time, i feel on time tonight, i right on time, now i'm right on time,
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Written by: GALDSTON, JONES, SKINNER, TRAVERS
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10 facts about this song
Release"I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect For You)" is a song by Jamaican singer Grace Jones and was released as the leading single from her eighth studio album, Inside Story, in 1986.
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ProductionUnlike previous albums, Inside Story was produced with a new collaborator, Nile Rodgers, instead of her usual producer, Chris Blackwell. The song itself was written by Jones and Bruce Woolley.
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Unique style classificationThe song sees Jones fusing her distinctive reggae, art rock influences with contemporary pop and R&B, resulting in an upbeat and vibrant track.
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Chart successThe song was a commercial success, reaching #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and #56 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music videoThe song's music video was directed by Melody McDaniel's and Jones herself. It captures Jones in a variety of avant-garde high-fashion ensembles, exhibiting her signature style.
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Song meaningThe song's lyrics, according to Jones, celebrate personal individuality and the idea that no one needs to be perfect, they just need to be perfect for the person they are with.
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Remix versionA 12" single was produced with a remix of the song by Ben Liebrand, a Dutch DJ, which extended the track length to over eight minutes.
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Rejection of societal normsWith the release of this song and its video, Grace Jones continued to blur the lines between masculine and feminine, defying societal norms and prejudices.
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Performance and fashionGrace Jones' performance of this song was often accented by her disruptive, boundary-pushing fashion choices – she was known for her androgynous look, wide-brimmed hats, and structured power suits during the song's performances.
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LegacyThis song, along with Jones's other work, was influential in the emerging global dance culture of the 1980s and continues to inspire and be enjoyed today.
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