Perfect 10
The Beautiful South
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She's a perfect 10, but she wears a 12 Baby keep a little 2 for me She could be sweet 16, bustin' out at the seams It's still love in the first degree When he's at my gate, with a big fat 8 You want to see the smile on my face And even at my door, with a poor poor 4 There ain't no man can replace 'Cause we love our love, in different sizes I love her body, especially the lies Time takes it's toll, but not on the eyes Promise me this, take me tonight If he's extra large well I'm in charge I can work this thing on top If he's XXL well what the hell Every penny don't fit the slot The anorexic chicks, the model 6 They don't hold no weight with me Well 8 or 9, well that's just fine But I like to hold something I can see 'Cause we love our love, in different sizes I love her body, especially the lies Time takes it's toll, but not on the eyes Promise me this, take me tonight I've bought a watch, to time your beauty But I've had to fit a second hand I've bought a calendar, and every month Is taken up by lover man 'Cause we love our love, in different sizes I love her body, especially the lies Time takes it's toll, but not on the eyes Promise me this, take me tonight 'Cause we love our love, in different sizes I love her body, especially the lies Time takes it's toll, but not on the eyes Promise me this, take me tonight
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Written by: DAVE ROTHERAY, PAUL HEATON
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Perfect 10" is a track from the recording artist "The Beautiful South." The song belongs to the indie rock and pop genres.
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Album DetailsThe song appears on the band's fifth studio album, "Quench", which was released in 1998 through the record label, Go! Discs.
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Chart Success"Perfect 10" was a commercial success and peaked at the number two spot on the UK Singles Chart. It has been touted as one of the band's most successful hits.
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Unique ThemeThe song stood out for its unconventional theme. The lyrics openly discuss human bodies and their sexual appeal in an accepting, body-positive manner. It humorously equates body sizes to dress sizes, offering a twist on the standard love song concept.
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Artistic ApproachThe song features the vocals of both lead singers Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott in a playful conversational back-and-forth, a characteristic style of the Beautiful South's music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Perfect 10" is noteworthy on its own. It showcases numerous couples dancing, including many in alternative lifestyle and cross-dressing imagery. This tied into the song's theme of body acceptance and love in all forms.
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Subsequent PerformancesEven after the split of the band, both Heaton and Abbott continue to perform "Perfect 10" during their solo tours.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists, including The Wurzels, who released their version with rewritten lyrics in 2002.
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Cultural Impact"Perfect 10" has become a cultural milestone for its bold embrace of body positivity. It was praised for its unique take on the theme, challenging societal norms and stereotypes around body image.
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Legacy"Perfect 10" is regarded as one of The Beautiful South's signature songs and is frequently played on radio, solidifying their place in British pop culture. The song's message still resonates with listeners today, over 20 years since its release.
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