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Perfect
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Written by Rob Cantor, Andrew Horowitz
Appears on Not A Trampoline
Sung by Rob Cantor
Duration 3:21 (studio), 3:17 (Impressions video)
Genre Rock
Language English
Links: YouTube
Bandcamp


Perfect is a song by Rob Cantor and Andrew Horowitz which appears on Rob's debut solo album, Not A Trampoline. Rob released a music video for the song on July 1st, 2014 which shows him singing it in a small room with Andrew while impersonating 29 celebrities.[1] The music video quickly went viral, becoming Rob's second viral video.

On the 9th of July, 2014, Rob uploaded a video to his YouTube channel explaining that the impersonation video was faked and was actually a collaboration between Rob and various other impersonators (including Bora Karaca doing the whistles).[2]

History

Perfect was written when Andrew Horowitz came to visit Rob in Los Angeles, six months after the Good & Evil tour. After a night of dinner and some drinks, Rob and Andrew started writing the song around 11pm, until finishing the song at 5am the next day.[3]

Song Meanings

Perfect can be interpreted simply, that despite all of your faults and shortcomings, you're still perfect in your own way.


Lyrics

High in the clouds, up on a hill 
You talk to the stars, they tell you to chill
I try to tell you what everyone knows
You're perfect in the way that you are

If you stole all the colors that persist in the air
Sold them to black without much of a care
Drew on my art, bleeped every sound
I'd thank you cause you left me my heart
Compassion always set you apart

You and I will always belong
So give a little sing to your song 
Don't be sad or scared at all
Even if you can't recall, you're perfect in the way that you are
Perfect in the way that you are

If you took a boat to the middle of sea
And spent all my money seeking treasures for me
But came up empty-handed every week after week
I'd tell you that your love is still cheap
That you are worth the trouble to keep

You and I will always belong
So give a little sing to your song 
Don't be sad or scared at all
Even if you can't recall, you're perfect in the way that you are
Perfect in the way that you are

Even if you're slightly ajar 
Even if you're looking bizarre
Even though you failed us so far
You're perfect in the way that you are
Even when you're coming apart
Even when you're breaking my heart
Even when you love a la carte
[You're perfect in the way that you are]

Perfect in the way that you are
You're perfect in the way that you are
Perfect in the way that you are

Tabs/Chords

Nothing here, yet!

Personnel

Music & Lyrics: Rob Cantor & Andrew Horowitz

Not A Trampoline Version

Produced by Andrew Horowitz & Gregtronic
Vocals: Rob Cantor
Ukulele: Rob Cantor
Keyboard: Andrew Horowitz
Drums: Gregtronic
Whistling: Bora Karaca, Andrew Horowitz, & Rob Cantor
[4]

Impression Version

Mixed by Lindsey Alvarez
Recorded by Bora Karaca
Vocals: Rob Cantor, Brock Baker, Gilbert Gauthier, Amanda Gari, Reagan James, Bora Karaca, Andrew Laurich, Andy McCloud, Piotr Michael, Missy Modell, Mark Sipka, Gabe Steiner, & Melissa Villaseñor
Keyboard: Andrew Horowitz
[2]

References