Perfect

Lyrics by Alanis Morissette
Music by Alanis Morissette & Glen Ballard

Sometimes is never quite enough
If you are flawless, then you'll win my love
Don't forget to win first place
Don't forget to keep that smile on your face

Be a good boy
Try a little harder
You've got to measure up
And make me prouder

How long before you screw it up
How many times do I have to tell you to hurry up
With everything I do for you
The least you can do is keep quiet

Be a good girl
You've gotta try a little harder
That simply wasn't good enough
To make us proud

I'll live through you
I'll make you what I never was
If you are the best, then maybe so am I
Compared to him compared to her
I'm doing this for your own damn good
You'll make up for what I blew
What's the problem...why are you crying

Be a good boy
Push a little farther now
That wasn't fast enough
To make us happy
We'll love you just the way you are if you're perfect

Alanis Morissette: Vocals
Rob Ladd: Drums
Lance Morrison: Bass
Basil Fung: Guitar
Glen Ballard. Guitar
Ted Blaisdell: Recording
Mixed by Francis Buckley

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