Story Behind The Song
I originally sought to write an ode to (my own) mediocrity, but in the process realised that I've achieved things and I shouldn't dwell on the unrealised aspirations.
Song Description
It chronicles the surprise realisation that you are in a good place, despite not everything being exactly as you had hoped.
| Song Length |
3:50 |
Genre |
Rock - Modern, Rock - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Cheerful |
Subject |
Life, Philosophy |
| Similar Artists |
R.E.M., Coldplay |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Perfect
I know it's not
Falls short
Of the great heights
It comes
As a small shock
To learn
I've done alright
I know it's not much
But it might be enough
It's thereabouts
Give or take
Don't ask me how
It doesn't break
It's not the best
I'm afraid
Still at its worst
It's OK
Perhaps
It's a different place
Than what
I had in mind
Perhaps
It's not what you seek
Instead
It's what you find
I know it's not much
But it might be enough
It's thereabouts
Give or take
Don't ask me how
It doesn't break
It's not the best
I'm afraid
Still at its worst
It's OK
This to-do list
Has got out of hand
I'm running late
I'm not thinking straight
There goes the plan
I sometimes need
A little more
Perspective
To help accept
That I am not
Superman
I'm lucky I guess
A sad happiness
It's thereabouts
Give or take
Don't ask me how
It doesn't break
It's not the best
I'm afraid
Still at its worst
It's OK
But
You know what
I'm OK