The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
You haven't slept
You've been out all night
You've seen it getting lighter
You're a perfect mess
You have no regrets
Though you look like the animal bit you
Take one more step
Did you just forget
He's at home, in bed awake now
And you're still undressed
But you're warm and blessed
Only waiting for the final breakdown
You've had your fun
You can't dance no more
You've seen it getting colder
Ms. All Alone can't put her smile back on
Now the glory days are over
Face one more fact
There's no turning back
And you can't be under cover
The lights are out
But you're wide awake
Can't take it any higher
What have you done?
You're so completely lost in this lonely town
Where have you gone?
Can you find you're way out of it on your own
Now that you've blown away every chance
You ever got
Tell me, are you proud now
You're gonna reap just what you saw
You've been out all night
You've seen it getting lighter
You're a perfect mess
You have no regrets
Though you look like the animal bit you
Take one more step
Did you just forget
He's at home, in bed awake now
And you're still undressed
But you're warm and blessed
Only waiting for the final breakdown
You've had your fun
You can't dance no more
You've seen it getting colder
Ms. All Alone can't put her smile back on
Now the glory days are over
Face one more fact
There's no turning back
And you can't be under cover
The lights are out
But you're wide awake
Can't take it any higher
What have you done?
You're so completely lost in this lonely town
Where have you gone?
Can you find you're way out of it on your own
Now that you've blown away every chance
You ever got
Tell me, are you proud now
You're gonna reap just what you saw
Lyrics submitted by Moondragon
A Perfect Mess Lyrics as written by Jennie Asplund Maria Andersson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Although it says there is no regret, I believe it's quite contrary: there is plenty of regret. Often, people try to remedy the after-effect of bad decisions by claiming that they regret nothing. This is often just a farce.
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And so she remains. Her boyfriend/husband is awake, waiting for her, and probably coming to realize what she may be doing. She fears that she will encounter conflict with him, scared he will find out somehow. "What have you done?" is the eternal question that she is being plagued by. She has no idea what came over her, why she took such a drastic step and probably realizes there really wasn't anything missing in her relationship afterall--she was just being insecure. So now she feels that she has ruined a good thing, and is completely lacking in pride.
In the end, she knows it's going to bite her in the ass.