Perfect

Lights

Oh
Oh
Oh...

Maybe I don't say all the right things
Maybe I stumble on my words
Maybe I laugh at all the wrong times
Maybe I mumble and I curse

The last thing I want is to let you down
'Cause all that I want is to make you proud

I can't explain just why I'm acting this way
I can't control it
So I'll go with it
I'm just a girl
I won't be changing the world
And boy you know that I'm not perfect
But I'm perfect for you

Oh
Oh
Oh

I know I don't make all the best moves
And I know sometimes I get weak
But I know that I got nothing to prove
Maybe that's what you love about me

The best I can do is to be myself
And hope it's enough to make your proud

I can't explain just why I'm acting this way
I can't control it
So I'll go with it
I'm just a girl
I won't be changing the world
And boy you know that I'm not perfect
But I'm perfect for you

When you're in the room, my head is clear
You make the world just disappear
So open up your eyes and see

I can't explain just why I'm acting this way
I can't control it
So I'll go with it
I'm just a girl
I won't be changing the world
And boy you know that

Oh, I can't explain just why I'm acting this way
I can't control it
So I'll go with it
I'm just a girl
I won't be changing the world
And boy you know that I'm not perfect
But I'm perfect for you

Oh
Oh
Oh
For you

Oh
Oh


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    i agree and i think this song is amazing and i wish more people would comment on how amazing song this is. Lights is beautiful, talented, and an amazing artist, i just love this song.

    chamoitoon July 25, 2010   Link

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