Imperfections
Celine Dion
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I try to give all of myself to you But before I can get there I've got parts of me I'm trying to lose Yeah, I got my own imperfections I got my own set of scars to hide I got my own imperfections I can't hold your heart when I'm fixing mine So give it up, give it up I ain't gonna save you Give it up, give it up now Give it up, give it up I ain't gonna save you Give it up, give it up now 'Cause I got my own imperfections I got my own imperfections I got my own imperfections Yeah, I got my own, I got my own Hold on Not tryna put you on the shelf But before I could love you I need to learn to love myself 'Cause I got my own imperfections I got my own set of scars to hide I got my own imperfections I can't hold your heart when I'm fixing mine So give it up, give it up I ain't gonna save you Give it up, give it up now Give it up, give it up I ain't gonna save you Give it up, give it up now 'Cause I got my own imperfections I got my own imperfections I got my own imperfections Yeah, I got my own, I got my own They're part of me and you are, too And I don't really want to choose Can you love them the way that I love you? They make me who I am today And they won't ever go away Can you love them the way that I love you? 'Cause I got my own imperfections I got my own imperfections I got my own imperfections Yeah, I got my own, I got my own (I got) Before I can love you (before I can love you) I need to learn to love myself (I got my own) Before I can trust you (before I can trust you) I need to learn to trust myself (I need, I need) (Before I can love you) (I got my) (Before I can trust you)
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Written by: Ari Leff, Michael Pollack, Nick Perloff-Giles, Nicholas Perloff-Giles
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25 facts about this song
Song Origin"Imperfections" is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion, released on 18th September 2019.
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Album DebutIt’s one of the lead singles from Dion’s 2019 album "Courage," her twelfth English-language studio album.
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Collaborative ArtistsThe song was co-written by writer/producer powerhouse trio, Lauv (Ari Leff), Michael Pollack, and Nicholas Perloff-Giles, also known as Virtual Riot.
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Song Style"Imperfections" is a mid-tempo pop track dealing with self-reflection and self-worth, a departure from the powerhouse ballads Dion is typically known for.
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Music VideoThe music video of this song was shot in black-and-white, featuring Dion in various picturesque settings, including a stripped-back ballet studio and barren fields. It was directed by Gabriel Coutu-Dumont.
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Song ReviewThe song has been praised for its message of self-acceptance and for Dion's mighty vocal performance.
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Chart SuccessDespite the positive critic reviews, "Imperfections" didn't chart in the US. However, it reached number 16 on Quebec's Radio Énergie Top 20 list.
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Tour PerformanceThe track was included in Dion's setlist for the Courage World Tour in September 2019, marking another spectacle for her live performances.
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Song ThemesDion mentioned in interviews that the song deals with one examining their own imperfections, embracing their quirks, and finding the courage to press on, relating it to her personal experiences.
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Song Impact"Imperfections" contributes to a broader narrative in pop music that encourages self-love and self-empowerment, joining the ranks of tracks that encourage listeners to accept themselves as they are.
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Album Information"Imperfections" is featured on Celine Dion's twelfth English-language studio album, "Courage," which released in 2019.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not officially being released as a single, "Imperfections" peaked at No. 16 on the Canada AC chart.
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Song MeaningThe song talks about self-love and acceptance. It encourages listeners to embrace their flaws, suggesting that it's one's imperfections that make them unique.
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Music Video DetailsThe music video for "Imperfections," directed by Gabriel Coutu-Dumont, was released on 26th September 2019. The monochrome visuals feature Dion in various stylized outfits.
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Song's co-writers"Imperfections" was written by a team of talented songwriters - Ari Leff, Michael Pollack, Nicholas Perloff-Giles, and Dallas Koehlke.
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Album Critical Reception"Courage," the album featuring "Imperfections," marked a significant depart from Dion's earlier work. While it received mixed reviews overall, many praised Dion's vocal performance and the album's exploration of contemporary pop sounds.
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Album Commercial SuccessDespite the mixed reviews, Courage debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, becoming Dion's first number-one album in over 17 years.
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Promotional Single"Imperfections" was one of the three promotional singles released before the album's debut. The other two were "Lying Down" and "Courage."
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Song's LengthThe song length is three minutes and fifty-eight seconds, making it an average-length song in comparison to today's pop tracks.
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Music GenreThe song, like the whole album, merges pop with soulful ballad, giving it an emotional and modern sound.
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Live PerformancesDion has performed "Imperfections" live as part of her "Courage World Tour."
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Contribution to Pop CultureAlthough it wasn't a chart-topper, "Imperfections" has found its place in pop culture, often used in media and online platforms to symbolize acceptance and self-love.
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Courage" Album's ThemeThe song fits perfectly with the overall theme of the album, which is about strength, life, and moving on after heartbreak.
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First Number-One AlbumWith "Courage," Celine Dion became the fourth woman to have No. 1 albums in each of the last three decades.
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Song's Production"Imperfections" was produced by DallasK, who also co-wrote the song. His previous collaborations include artists like Tiësto and Fifth Harmony.
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