Nobody's Perfect
Jessie J
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When I'm nervous I have this thing yeah I talk too much Sometimes I just can't shut the hell up It's like I need to tell someone anyone who'll listen And that's where I seem to f*ck up, yeah I forget about the consequences, For a minute there I lose my senses And in the heat of the moment My mouth starts going the words start flowing But I never meant to hurt you, I know it's time that I learned to Treat the people I love like I wanna be loved This is a lesson learned, I hate that I let you down and I feel so bad about it I guess karma comes back around 'Cause now I'm the one that's hurting yeah And I hate that I made you think that the trust we had is broken So don't tell me you can't forgive me 'Cause nobody's perfect, No, no, no, no, no, no, no, nobody's perfect If I could turn back the hands of time I swear I never woulda cross that line I should of kept it between us But no I went and told the whole world how I feelin', oh So I sit and I realize with these tears falling from my eyes I gotta change if I wanna keep you forever I promise that I'm gonna try But I never meant to hurt you, I know it's time that I learn to Treat the people I love like I wanna be loved This is a lesson learned I hate that I let you down And I feel so bad about it I guess karma comes back around 'Cause now I'm the one that's hurting yeah And I hate that I made you think That the trust we had is broken So don't tell me you can't forgive me 'Cause nobody's perfect, No, no, no, no, no, no, no, nobody's perfect I'm not a saint no not at all, But what I did it wasn't cool But I swear that I'll never do that again to you I'm not a saint, no not at all, But what I did it wasn't cool But I swear that I'll never do that again to you I hate that I let you down, And I feel so bad about it I guess karma comes back around 'Cause now I'm the one that's hurting yeah And I hate that I made you think That the trust we had is broken So don't tell me you can't forgive me 'Cause nobody's perfect, no And I hate that I let you down And I feel so bad about it I guess karma comes back around 'Cause I'm the one that's hurting, yeah And I hate that I made you think That the trust we had is broken So don't tell me you can't forgive me 'Cause nobody's perfect, yeah yeah Don't tell me, don't tell me Don't tell me, you cant forgive, no, no, no Because nobody's perfect, no
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Written by: Jessica Cornish, Andre Brissett, Claude Kelly, Michael R. Mentore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Nobody's Perfect" is a song by British singer and songwriter Jessie J from her debut studio album, "Who You Are." The song was released as the album's third single on 27 April 2011.
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Music Genre"Nobody's Perfect" falls under the genre of Pop music. However, it also includes elements of contemporary R&B and soul music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved substantial success on music charts, peaking at No. 9 on the UK Singles Chart. It also charted in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and several European countries.
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Inspiration and ThemesJessie J has spoken about the song as a personal reflection, admitting to her mistakes and acknowledging that everyone, including herself, is not perfect. She points out the reality of being a human, making mistakes, learning and growing from them.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Nobody's Perfect" was directed by Emil Nava. The clip features Jessie walking through dark halls and rooms, interspersed with scenes of her singing alone and scenes involving colorful smoke, butterflies, and broken mirrors.
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Acoustic Version and ReceptionAn acoustic version of "Nobody's Perfect" was released on Jessie's VEVO channel, which garnered a lot of praise for its raw emotion and vocal prowess.
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Notable PerformancesJessie J performed "Nobody's Perfect" live at The Voice UK in 2012, thrilling both the audience and the judges. She also sang it at other venues and events like the Glastonbury Festival.
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Song CreditsThe song was written by Jessie J herself along with Andre Brissett and Claude Kelly, with the latter also having produced it.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised the song, appreciating its catchy beat and deeply personal lyrics. Some have also commended Jessie J for her strong vocal performance.
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Social ImpactThe song's message of self-acceptance resonated with fans and audiences. It highlights that everybody, irrespective of their status or achievements, is flawed in some way, promoting a positive message about accepting imperfections.
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RemixA Netsky remix version of "Nobody’s Perfect" was included in the 2011 reissue of his debut album.
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CertificationThe song was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for selling over 600,000 units in the UK.
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