Perfect Once Again
Chasing Domestic Bliss: Spencer Ford's Yearning for Perfect Moments
Lyrics
There was a year or two
Reflecting on a past period, perhaps a year or two, in the past.
When everything was just how me and you
During this time, everything was as both the singer and their partner had imagined it would be.
Had always thought that it would be
They believed it would be easy and ideal.
Easy
Life was uncomplicated.
We got our picket fence
The couple had the stereotypical symbol of a perfect home - a picket fence.
One girl, one boy, some potted plants and lived
They had a family setup with a son, a daughter, and some plants, living a typical American dream.
Like all Americans had dreamed
Living in a manner that aligned with the idealized vision many Americans aspire to achieve.
Perfect, perfect
Emphasizing the idea of perfection, possibly nostalgically.
All I want is perfect once again
The desire or longing to return to that state of perfection once again.
When they were still too young
When their children were too young to notice or understand their parents' imperfections.
To see our flaws, shoot BB guns
Illustrating the innocence of childhood, indicated by playing with BB guns.
We lived in our suburban harmony
Living in a peaceful and harmonious suburban environment.
Easy
Life felt simple and uncomplicated.
They wanted us around
The children desired their parents' presence and involvement.
No Ouija boards or juvie court was found
There were no signs of trouble or delinquent behavior among their children.
We gave, got all the love we need
The family felt fulfilled and content with the love they received and gave.
Perfect, perfect
Repeated emphasis on the longing for perfection.
All I want is perfect once again
Expressing the strong desire to return to that perfect state.
The unkind years have played their tricks
The difficult years have caused distress or difficulties for the family.
We must reclaim domestic bliss
They aim to regain the peaceful and ideal home life they once had.
Perfect, perfectly
Reiterating the longing for perfection.
So where's the magic wand to chill our son
Searching for a solution to help their son feel more at ease or content.
Bring back our daughter's love
Hoping to restore their daughter's affection or love.
I'd wave it hard and long and free
Expressing the willingness to do whatever it takes to bring back harmony and ease.
Easy
Desiring a peaceful household without complications.
I want a house at peace, Leave it to Beaver the quality
Referencing a desire for a peaceful home environment similar to the idealized portrayal in the TV show "Leave it to Beaver."
Obedience and thankful company
Desiring obedience and gratefulness from their children, seeking harmonious company.
Perfect, perfect
Reiterating the desire for perfection in their family life.
All I want is perfect once again
Repeated longing for the return to perfection.
Perfect once again
Emphasizing the desire for perfection once again.
Perfect once again
Continuing to express the longing for the return to a perfect state.
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