My boy
Come take my hand
Throw your guitar and your clothes in the back seat
My love
They don’t understand
But I’ll hold your hurt in the box here beside me
How could we know
We’d rearrange all the cosmos, mmm?
We crashed and we burned
Now I just can’t go where you don’t go
And usually I’m
Fucked up
Anxious
Too much
But I’ll love you like you need me to
Imperfect for you
Messy
Completely
Distressed
But I’m not like that since I met you
Imperfect for you
Let’s go tonight
‘Cause there’s just a few seconds left till tomorrow
We have
All that we need
Let’s leave our baggage and wine at the table
Mmm, how could we know
That this was a happy disaster, mmm? (happy disaster)
I’m glad we crashed and burned (we crashed and burned)
I’ll never forget when you told me
You said, “usually I’m
Fucked up
Anxious
Too much
But I’ll love you like you need me to
Imperfect for you
Messy
Completely
Distressed
But I’m not like that since I met you”
Mmm, how could we know
We’d make the bad stuff delightful, mmm?
I’m glad we crashed and burned
I know we’ll be there for each other
When we’re feeling
Fucked up
Anxious
Too much
But I’ll love you like you need me to
Imperfect for you
Messy
Completely
Distressed
But I’m not like that since I met you
Imperfect for you
Fucked up
Anxious
Too much
Like you need me to
Imperfect for you
Messy
Completely
Distressed
Not like that since I met you
Imperfect for you
Finding Beauty in Flaws: A Closer Look at “imperfect for you (acoustic)”
In “imperfect for you (acoustic),” Ariana Grande explores vulnerability and the transformative power of love. The lyrics paint an honest picture of two people who recognize their flaws—anxiety, messiness, and emotional volatility—yet find comfort in each other’s acceptance. The repeated lines, “Fucked up, anxious, too much, but I’ll love you like you need me to,” highlight a partnership where imperfection becomes the foundation for connection and healing. Grande’s gentle acoustic delivery adds intimacy, making the confession of being “imperfect” feel genuine and relatable. The song suggests that love doesn’t require perfection; instead, it thrives when two imperfect souls support and uplift one another, turning chaos into a “happy disaster.”
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande
- Release Year: 2024