A Perfect Mess Lyrics
Mike Posner
Lyrics
So whats a young man to do
Had a million in the bank when I turned 22. Alright.
It might've saved me
Doing impressions of myself so people say it hasn't changed me.
I ain't your little secret no more. But listen real close, and I give you
One more.
(Bridge 1)
See all of these American dreams, that I find myself living out.
Mixed with all of these man-made woman that I find myself digging out.
They tell me all day long to get a bodyguard to help myself get around.
But I ain't ever been afraid of people getting inside, I'm more afraid of
What I got on the inside, getting out
(1)
And what was left. A perfect mess.
And if we forget. A perfect mess.
And what was left. A perfect mess.
That we forget.
(2)
Been a while since 09 remember when I told you it was it was a matter of time
Did you believe me? Did it take this long?
I told Sean if I ever got on that I'd never ever buy a chain with ice.
And I didn't.
Before this all changed my life, from dreams in the dorm room to doing big things
In the boardroom.
(Bridge 2)
See all of these non-American bottles that I find myself sipping out.
Mixed with all of the things Imma have to relearn and one day live without.
Mixed all of the things inside my head that I can't figure out.
But I ain't ever been afraid of people seeing inside, I'm more afraid of
What I got on the inside, getting out.
(2)
And what was left. A perfect mess.
And if we forget. A perfect mess.
And what was left. A perfect mess.
That we forget.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Mike Posner's "A Perfect Mess" is a song from his 2016 album At Night, Alone. Written by Mike Posner and produced by Blackbear, it was released on May 6th 2016 as the second single from the album.
The song has an upbeat pop/folk style, with lyrics about embracing life’s imperfections and finding beauty in chaos. It features backing vocals from fellow artist Big Sean, who also co-wrote the track. The music video for “A Perfect Mess” was released on July 26th 2016 and received over five million views within its first week. Directed by Isaac Rentz, the video stars actress Haley Bennett and follows her character as she embarks on a road trip. The video won the 2017 MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing and was praised for its creative use of time lapse photography. Lyrics for the song can be found online, alongside other songs from the album.