Perfect
The Smashing Pumpkins, Smashing Pumpkins
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I know we're just like old friends We just can't pretend That lovers make amends We are reasons so unreal We can't help but feel that something has been lost But please you know you're just like me Next time I promise we'll be Perfect Perfect Perfect strangers down the line Lovers out of time Memories unwind So far I still know who you are But now I wonder who I was... Angel, you know it's not the end We'll always be good friends The letters have been sent on So please, you always were so free You'll see, I promise we'll be Perfect Perfect strangers when we meet Strangers on the street Lovers while we sleep Perfect You know this has to be We always we're so free We promised that we'd be Perfect
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Written by: William Patrick Corgan
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Perfect" is a song by the Smashing Pumpkins, a prominent American alternative rock band.
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Album InfoThe song was released on their album called "Adore," which was the fourth studio album by the band.
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Release date"Perfect" was released as a single on September 7, 1998.
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Chart PerformanceIt ranked #3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart, indicating its popularity among American audiences.
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Award NominationIn 1999, their music video for "Perfect" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.
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Song Relevance"Perfect" is about accepting someone despite their flaws which stemmed from Pumpkins' lead singer Billy Corgan's real-life experiences.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Perfect" is a continuation of the music video of their previous hit, "1979."
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Cinematic InfluenceThe music video was influenced by silent films, with a black and white presentation and silent film-style title cards.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video was directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, who later directed the award-winning film, Little Miss Sunshine.
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Cultural PhenomenonThe song has been covered by many artists including Marc Collis and Toby Fox, solidifying its influence within the music industry.
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Song Style"Perfect" represents a change of style for the band, demonstrating a more electronic and softer sound compared to their earlier grunge dominance.
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Commercial SuccessDespite mixed reviews from critics, the single has been certified as Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), emphasizing its commercial success.
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