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FeaturedChartsVideosPromote Your MusicSign Up265PerfectEd SheeranTrack 5 on ÷ (Divide) (Deluxe) Produced bybenny blanco, Ed Sheeran & 1 more“Perfect” is an old-fashioned love ballad inspired by and dedicated to Ed’s then-fiancée (now wife) Cherry Seaborn. It is the fourth single from Sheeran’s 2017 album ÷.

He… Read More Mar. 3, 20173 viewers6.9M views330 ContributorsTranslationsTürkçeEspañolPortuguêsItalianoΕλληνικάDeutschFrançaisفارسیالعربيةPerfect Lyrics[Verse 1]I found a love for meOh, darlin', just dive right in and follow my leadWell, I found a girl, beautiful and sweetOh, I never knew you were the someone waitin' for me[Pre-Chorus]'Cause we were just kids when we fell in loveNot knowin' what it wasI will not give you up this timeBut, darlin', just kiss me slowYour heart is all I ownAnd in your eyes, you're holdin' mine[Chorus]Baby, I'm dancin' in the dark with you between my armsBarefoot on the grass while listenin' to our favourite songWhen you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breathBut you heard it, "Darlin', you look perfect tonight"[Verse 2]Well, I found a woman stronger than anyone I knowShe shares my dreams, I hope that, someday, I'll share her homeI found a love to carry more than just my secretsTo carry love, to carry children of our ownYou might also like[Pre-Chorus]We are still kids, but we're so in loveFightin' against all oddsI know we'll be alright this timeDarlin', just hold my handBe my girl, I'll be your manI see my future in your eyes[Chorus]Baby, I'm dancin' in the dark with you between my armsBarefoot on the grass while listenin' to our favourite songWhen I saw you in that dress, lookin' so beautifulI don't deserve this, darlin', you look perfect tonight[Bridge]No, no, noMm, no, no[Chorus]Baby, I'm dancin' in the dark with you between my armsWe're barefoot on the grass, oh, listenin' to our favourite songI have faith in what I see, now I know I have metAn angel in person and she looks perfectI don't deserve this, you look perfect tonight265EmbedCancelHow to Format Lyrics:Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorusLyrics should be broken down into individual linesUse section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc.Use italics (lyric) and bold (lyric) to distinguish between different vocalists in the same song partIf you don’t understand a lyric, use [?]To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forumAboutGenius Annotation6 contributors“Perfect” is an old-fashioned love ballad inspired by and dedicated to Ed’s then-fiancée (now wife) Cherry Seaborn. It is the fourth single from Sheeran’s 2017 album ÷.

He explained his motivation for writing “Perfect” in an interview with Music Choice:

I think the song “Perfect” is actually better than “Thinking Out Loud.” I think there was always a scare that “Thinking Out Loud” would define me and define my career. So I, I wrote a lot of songs trying to beat it and now I think, I think I have beaten it.

Thematically, the song is reminiscent of “18,” a song he wrote for his friends in One Direction.

The “Perfect Duet” featuring Beyoncé was released on Dec. 1, 2017 and the “Perfect Symphony” with Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli came out two weeks later on Dec. 15.

“Perfect” reached number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart on Dec. 23, 2017. It also topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden and the UK.Expand +477101ShareQ&AFind answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaningAsk a questionWhat did Ed Sheeran say about "Perfect"?Genius Answer1 contributor

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Does an acoustic version of "Perfect" exist?Genius Answer1 contributorYes, an acoustic version of the song was released on iTunes on November 10th, 2017. The song is currently unavailable to stream on Youtube but is available to purchase on iTunes.Did this song receive any certifications?Was there an alternate single art for this song?Who produced “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran?When did Ed Sheeran release “Perfect”?Who wrote “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran?÷ (Divide) (Deluxe) (2017)Ed Sheeran1. Eraser2. Castle On The Hill3. Dive4. Shape of You5. Perfect6. Galway Girl7. Happier8. New Man9. Hearts Don’t Break Around Here10. What Do I Know?11. How Would You Feel (Paean)12. Supermarket Flowers13. Barcelona14. Bibia Be Ye Ye15. Nancy Mulligan16. Save MyselfExpand CreditsProduced Bybenny blanco, Ed Sheeran & Will HicksWritten ByEd SheeranString OrchestratorMatthew SheeranString ArrangerMatthew SheeranLabelAsylum Records & Atlantic RecordsCopyright ©Asylum RecordsPhonographic Copyright ℗Asylum RecordsVocalsEd SheeranPerformance RightsPRS & BMIPublisherSony Music Entertainment & Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.ProgrammerWill HicksMixing EngineerMark “Spike” Stent, Michael Freeman & Geoff SwanAssistant EngineerJonny Solway, George Oulton, Jack Fairbrother, Paul Pritchard & Matt JonesEngineerChris Sclafani & Joe RubelMastering EngineerStuart HawkesViolaLaurie Anderson (UK Violist), Meghan Cassidy, Kotono Sato & Rachel RobertsCelloTim Lowe, Katherine Jenkins & Nick CooperViolinMatthew Denton, Magnus Johnston, Debbie Widdup, Patrick Kiernan, Simon Hewitt Jones, Fenella Barton, James Dickenson, Jeremy Morris, Jan Regulski, Marije Johnston, Martyn Jackson, Alison Dods, Mandhira De Saram & Kirsty ManganPiccoloNick CartledgePianoJohn TalleyPercussionWill HicksHammond OrganJohn TalleyFluteNick CartledgeElectric GuitarWill Hicks & Ed SheeranDouble BassLeon Bosch & Ben RussellClarinetCharys GreenBassPino PalladinoAcoustic GuitarEd SheeranBackground VocalsEd SheeranConductorPeter GregsonRecorded AtDecoy Studios (Suffolk); Gingerbread Man Studios (Suffolk/London); The Village, 555 Studios (Los Angeles); Pixel Studios, Dean Street Studios, Abbey Road (London)Release DateMarch 3, 2017Songs That Sample PerfectI Need A Break by Gabriel Helewa, Favorite Song by Scorey, Yon Nuit by Wellborn (Ft. 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adjective

per·fect

ˈpər-fikt

Synonyms of perfect

: being entirely without fault or defect : flawless

a perfect diamond

: satisfying all requirements : accurate

: corresponding to an ideal standard or abstract concept

a perfect gentleman

: faithfully reproducing the original

specifically

: letter-perfect

: legally valid

: expert, proficient

practice makes perfect

: pure, total

: lacking in no essential detail : complete

obsolete

: sane

: absolute, unequivocal

enjoys perfect happiness

: of an extreme kind : unmitigated

a perfect brat an act of perfect foolishness

obsolete

: mature

: of, relating to, or constituting a verb form or verbal that expresses an action or state completed at the time of speaking or at a time spoken of

obsolete

: certain, sure

: contented, satisfied

of a musical interval

: belonging to the consonances unison, fourth, fifth, and octave which become augmented or diminished when raised or lowered by a half step

: sexually mature and fully differentiated

a perfect insect

: having both stamens and pistils in the same flower

a perfect flower

perfectness

ˈpər-fik(t)-nəs

noun

perfect

2 of 3

verb

per·fect

pər-ˈfekt

also ˈpər-fikt

perfected; perfecting; perfects

transitive verb

: to bring to final form

: to make perfect : improve, refine

perfecter

noun

perfect

3 of 3

noun

per·fect

ˈpər-fikt

: the perfect tense of a language

also

: a verb form in the perfect tense

Synonyms

Adjective

absolute

faultless

flawless

ideal

immaculate

impeccable

indefectible

irreproachable

letter-perfect

picture-book

picture-perfect

seamless

unblemished

Verb

complete

consummate

finalize

finish

polish

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perfect, whole, entire, intact mean not lacking or faulty in any particular. perfect implies the soundness and the excellence of every part, element, or quality of a thing frequently as an unattainable or theoretical state.

a perfect set of teeth

whole suggests a completeness or perfection that can be sought, gained, or regained.

felt like a whole person again after vacation

entire implies perfection deriving from integrity, soundness, or completeness of a thing.

the entire Beethoven corpus

intact implies retention of perfection of a thing in its natural or original state.

the boat survived the storm intact

Examples of perfect in a Sentence

Adjective

He drew a perfect circle.

She's a perfect baby. She hardly cries and she sleeps through the night.

His behavior is a perfect example of what not to do.

This is a perfect time to have a wedding.

Going to the museum was a perfect way to spend a rainy day.

“Is that a big enough piece of pie?” “Yes, it's perfect, thanks.”

Verb

perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation

an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes

Recent Examples on the WebAdjective

The Spanish-style abode was perfect for indoor/outdoor living and included three bedrooms and four bathrooms across 3,980 square feet.

—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024

As the largest ski resort in Ontario, Blue Mountain has more than 350 acres of terrain perfect for skiing, including an amazing 42-day trails and an amazing 30-night skiing/snowboarding trails.

—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

This cardigan is perfect for jet-setting with its relaxed fit, sophisticated look, and lack of bulk that allows for easy removal and stowing.

—David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024

During last week's episode, Rogers narrowed his daters down to four after having a pretty darn perfect date with Girard.

—Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2024

Although every actor is well-cast, Victorian stories live and die by their heroines, and Mulligan is perfect as a woman trying to navigate her competing desires for freedom and passionate love.

—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Feb. 2024

Think elegant dresses in sharp contrasting black-and-white hues and funnel neck blouses with coordinating trousers, which are perfect for planning sophisticated vacation outfits.

—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024

No one on the Glamour team owns them yet, but commerce director Brie Schwartz plans on investing after poring over their 8,800-plus perfect reviews.

—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Feb. 2024

Our perfect Wednesday weather will be behind us as light showers will start Thursday or Friday, staying around at least through Saturday, the weather service office in Oxnard said.

—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 29 Feb. 2024

Verb

Panayiotou rocks his signature aviator shades, crucifix pendant earring and perfect five o’clock shadow.

—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2024

There’s one thing that separates Drive-Away Dolls from the usual pulp-fiction deconstruction template that the brothers had perfected in the past, however.

—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024

Before arriving in the Charlotte area, its chef-owners Tony Yum and Patrik Tong spent years perfecting their craft in San Francisco.

—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2024

In a further, striking coincidence—or more likely not a coincidence at all but something integral to a process of nightly information transfer perfected by evolution—both the ripples and the spindles rise and fall with the slow waves.

—Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2024

Meanwhile, the acting races were a tale of two halves

After his BAFTA win, Oppenheimer’s Robert Downey Jr. looks unstoppable in the best-supporting-actor race, and has now perfected his particular brand of very funny and slightly self-deprecating acceptance speeches.

—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2024

The camera needs to be as close to perfect as possible, or consumers will baulk at the higher sticker price.

—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024

All that was left: perfecting their movements, slowing down their lines and remembering to emphasize the right words.

—Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024

Unable to cope with his guilt and grief, Sal resorts to replaying her memories — a tech which this near-future society has perfected — and even attempts suicide.

—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Feb. 2024

Noun

Preeti Panigrahi received a Special Jury Award for lead actor for her portrayal of book-smart Mira — the first female perfect in the school’s history.

—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024

Textured Haus This sophisticated home goods store features a cozy aesthetic perfect for the holiday season.

—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024

Prepare your feet for a treat with these Warm Socks, where comfort meets the style to keep your toes warm and stylish perfect for a chilly and cozy night.

—Priscilla Mak, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2023

To me the beautiful thing is that imperfect perfect.

—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2023

Echeverias, a broad, low succulent, and burro’s tail, a trailing succulent perfect for hanging planters, are both nontoxic options that thrive in high light.

—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 20 July 2023

Maybe not like, Ioan Gruffudd-looking perfect, but good enough, certainly.

—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 6 May 2023

Progressives tore themselves apart in a constant struggle that repeatedly pitted the perfect against the merely good.

—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 9 Jan. 2023

Ewers was the nation’s top high school prospect heading into the 2021 season, with a rare perfect ranking from 247Sports — just like Manning and former Texas standout Vince Young.

—Dallas News, 19 Aug. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English parfit, from Anglo-French, from Latin perfectus, from past participle of perficere to carry out, perfect, from per- thoroughly + facere to make, do — more at do

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun

1580, in the meaning defined above

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perfect crime

perfect binding

pitch-perfect

perfect tense

perfect pitch

the present perfect

the past perfect

present perfect

perfect game

letter-perfect

perfect number

past perfect

practice makes perfect

picture-perfect

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perfect square

perfect storm

word-perfect

perfect score

the perfect

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perfect

1 of 3

adjective

per·fect

ˈpər-fikt

: being entirely without fault or defect : flawless

: meeting all requirements : accurate, exact

a perfect circle a perfect copy

: pure sense 3, total

perfect stillness

: complete entry 1 sense 1, whole

: of an extreme kind

a perfect fool

: of, relating to, or being a verb form in the perfect tense

: having both stamens and pistil

a perfect flower

perfectness

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noun

perfect

2 of 3

verb

per·fect

pər-ˈfekt

also ˈpər-fikt

: to make perfect

: to bring to final form

perfecter

noun

perfect

3 of 3

noun

per·fect

ˈpər-fikt

: perfect tense

: a verb form in the perfect tense

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English perfit "complete, thoroughly or accurately done," from early French parfit (same meaning), from Latin perfectus "complete, perfect," derived from perficere "to carry out, complete," from per- "completely" and -ficere, from facere "to make, do" — related to artificial, fashion, satisfy

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perfect

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adjective

per·fect

ˈpər-fikt

: entirely without fault or defect: as

: satisfying all requirements

failed to make perfect tender

: free from any valid legal objection : valid and effective at law

having perfect title to the property

compare imperfect

perfect

2 of 2

transitive verb

per·fect

pər-ˈfekt

: to complete or put in final conformity with the law: as

: to make (an appeal) ready for transfer to an appeals court by satisfying procedural requirements

: to put (one's security interest) in a position or status having priority over subsequently perfected security interests or unperfected security interests by taking statutorily prescribed steps to give notice especially by filing a financing statement or taking possession of the collateral

was the first creditor to perfect its security interest in the debtor's collateral, and, thus, was the first in priority for the collateral—Commercial Bank v. Pride Furniture, Inc., 877 P.2d 1222 (1994)

compare attach sense 3

intransitive verb

: to make something (as a security interest) complete, in conformity with the law, or valid against third-party claims

perfection

pər-ˈfek-shən

noun

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perfect adjective

(WITHOUT FAULT)

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A2 complete and correct in every way, of the best possible type or without fault: a perfect day What is your idea of perfect happiness? This church is a perfect example of medieval architecture. You have a perfect English accent. The car is five years old but is in almost perfect condition. She thought at last she'd found the perfect man. Synonyms

faultless approving

flawless

immaculate approving

impeccable

unblemished

untarnished (REPUTATION)

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agreeing with factscorrectThat answer is correct.rightAll his answers were right.trueIs it true that you were born in Sweden?faithfulThis is a faithful account of what happened on the night of 30 May.

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perfectperfectWe had the perfect summer beach holiday.faultlessThey gave a faultless performance.flawlessShe has a flawless complexion.immaculateHe writes in immaculate prose.impeccableHis English is impeccable.idealThe book is ideal for children aged between four and six.

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C2 used to emphasize a noun: It makes perfect sense. a perfect stranger

B1 exactly right for someone or something: You'd be perfect for the job. The weather's just perfect for swimming.

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suitablesuitableThis film contains language that is not suitable for children.appropriateIs this film appropriate for young children?apt"Unusual", yes, that's a very apt description.fittingThe promotion was a fitting reward for all his hard work.

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More examplesFewer examplesHe's so fussy about the house - everything has to be absolutely perfect.The president reassured his people that he was in perfect health.The curtains look great - they're a perfect match for the sofa.Within a short space of time you could be speaking perfect English!Her determination, teamwork skills and leadership capabilities convinced us that she was perfect for the job.

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blamelessly

idyll

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immaculate

nirvana

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on point idiom

perfectible

perfection

the cherry on (top of) the cake idiom

undistorted

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perfect adjective

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specialized of or relating to a verb indicating a completed action: the present perfect tense

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perfect adjective

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In western music, a perfect interval (= the amount by which one note is higher or lower than another) is a fourth, fifth, octave, or unison: The movement from the first tone in a scale to the fifth is known as the perfect fifth. A series of perfect intervals does not end at a perfect interval from where you started.

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the perfect (tense)

B2 the tense of a verb that shows action that has happened in the past or before another time or event: In English, the perfect is formed with "have" and the past participle of the verb.

perfectverb [ T ] uk

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C2 to make something free from faults: He is keen to perfect his golfing technique. Synonym

hone

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Perfect and faultless

Arcadia

Arcadian

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blamelessly

idyll

idyllic

idyllically

immaculacy

immaculate

nirvana

non-utopian

on point idiom

perfectible

perfection

the cherry on (top of) the cake idiom

undistorted

unimpeachable

utopia

utopian

whiter than white idiom

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(Definition of perfect from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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perfectadjective us

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perfect adjective

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complete and right in every way; having nothing wrong: The car is two years old but it’s in perfect condition.

You can also use perfect to mean complete and emphasize the noun that comes after it: I felt like a perfect fool when I forgot her name.

perfect adjective

(BEST)

exactly right for a particular purpose or situation; being the best possible: It was a warm, sunny day, a perfect afternoon for a ballgame.

perfect adjective

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grammar having the tense of a verb that shows action that has happened in the past or before another time or event and has continued up to the present or up to a particular point

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to make something perfect: She practices tennis whenever she can, hoping to perfect her serve.

(Definition of perfect from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of perfect

perfect

Instead of being formed by a combination of existing elements, the pattern takes the elements at their crudest and gradually perfects them.