SONG | ||
The Perfect Fit | ||
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Artist | The Dresden Dolls | |
Written by | Amanda Palmer | |
Length | 5:40 | |
Album(s) | The Dresden Dolls EP The Dresden Dolls (album) |
The Perfect Fit is a song by The Dresden Dolls.
History[]
Meaning[]
The second verse references Amanda Palmer's career as a living statue.
Lyrics[]
- I could make a dress
- A robe fit for a prince
- I could clothe a continent
- But I can't sew a stitch
- I can paint my face
- And stand very very still
- Its not very practical
- But it still pays the bills
- I can't change my name
- But I could be your type
- I can dance and win at games
- Like backgammon and life
- I used to be the smart one
- Sharp as a tack
- Funny how that skipping years ahead
- Has held me back
- I used to be the bright one
- Top in my class
- Funny what they give you when you
- Just learn how to ask
- I can write a song
- But I can't sing in key
- I can play piano
- But I never learned to read
- I can't trap a mouse
- But I can pet a cat
- No I'm really serious!
- I'm really very good at that
- I can't fix a car
- But I can fix a flat
- I could fix a lot of things
- But I'd rather not get into that
- I used to be the bright one
- Smart as a whip
- Funny how you slip so far when
- Teachers don't keep track of it
- I used to be the tight one
- The perfect fit
- Funny how those compliments can
- Make you feel so full of it
- I can shuffle cut and deal
- But I can't draw a hand
- I can't draw a lot of things
- I hope you understand
- I'm not exceptionally shy
- But I've never had a man
- That I could look straight in the eye
- And tell my secret plans
- I can take a vow
- And I can wear a ring
- And I can make you promises but
- They won't mean a thing
- Can't you do it for me, I'll pay you well
- Fuck I'll pay you anything if you could end this
- Can't you just fix it for me, it's gone berserk...
- Fuck I'll give you anything if
- You can make the damn thing work
- Can't you just fix it for me, I'll pay you well
- Fuck I'll pay you anything
- If you can end this
- Hello, I love you will you tell me your name?
- Hello, I'm good for nothing, will you love me just the same?
- Oh same...
Release[]
- The Dresden Dolls EP - 2001
- The Dresden Dolls (album) - 2003
- Live: In Paradise - 2005