Menzel, Idina - Perfect Story Lyrics

Jack and Jill went up the hill, a bucket full of dreams
When the morning came, they carved their names into the cherry tree
But the hill was built on quicksand and it all came tumblin' down
So they held onto the only thing they couldn't live without
And here you are the best of us
With a bigger heart than the rest of us
I'm so sorry
I couldn't give you the perfect story
A textbook happy ending
Where nobody here gets hurt
But don't you worry
Your daddy and your mommy
May be a little broken
But not our love for you
Oh our love for you
Can move the earth
Ooh ooh ooh
When London bridge came falling down, I saw you through the flames
And for a second I convinced myself, it's better if I stay
But what would you have thought of love If you've been watched us burn
Would you grow up and think a bridge on fire is what you deserve
And here you are the best of us
With a bigger heart than the rest of us
I'm so sorry
I couldn't give you the perfect story
A textbook happy ending
Where nobody here gets hurt
But don't you worry
Your daddy and your mommy
May be a little broken
But not our love for you
Oh our love for you
Can move the earth
Oh the earth
And I never had to wonder
I don't regret what we've been through
Don't have to look no further
The answer's here it's you

*gets setup at coffee shop* Alright, time to get some work done. *song comes on, starts listening to lyrics* Fuuuuuuuuck.

This song expresses what I feel in my heart. I first heard it live with my daughter and we felt like it was written for us.

My wife and I are getting a divorce and we have a 3 year old son. I want him to understand this song someday and know we both love him

I love it

My fave and always makes me cry. ❤❤

I remember when my parents split up. I was 7, and I understood that them splitting up is better than then staying and just not connecting, as in front of us. But, I think the reason kids get upset when this happens is because their parents are each part of them, so if they split up, it feels like each parent is ripping away parts of them. And when my parents found new people, it felt worse, because they replaced that part that they tore from you.

From a psychological standpoint you are very correct! Until age 12 approx genetic understanding is “I am 50 percent of my mother and father“. Regardless of how you may talk with your child, deep down they feel that way. That’s why my interactions and opinions of my ex husband are very deliberately supportive and will continue that way. My baby needs a childhood without that anxiety and self doubt because lord knows our journey in adulthood is inevitably much harder

I want this played at this funeral. Reminds me of me child hood

Taking Chances...

A true telling of a new kind of a fam

This and small world are my faves

Crying who is with me

I love her

This song is just beautiful 💖 thanks Idina 😚❤

a perfect song with a perfect message. love hearing it in person you are a great performer.

My parents separated and divorced like 16 years ago and my dad became a deadbeat and is off with his new family. Haven't seen him in over a decade. I honestly don't really think about it anymore or care really, but this song is so beautiful and the words just trigger so much emotion and a sense of loss. But nevertheless that's the beauty of Idina's voice and lyrics and it can move you. If I ever get married and have kids in the future and my marriage doesn't work out, I never want it to affect my children. Divorce can be so ugly and it's so unfortunate when kids are put into the middle of it the way I was. I wish more and more parents getting divorced listen to this song and understand it and learn that when it comes to your children, you should do your best to not let the divorce affect them negatively. Maintain that safe and comfortable environment for them. Don't let them see you fight and argue. Don't bad mouth each other in front of them or pit them against the other parent.

Thank you, Idina!

Thank you for this song, it sums up how I want to explain this to my daughter one day, when she's old enough to understand...because this is exactly how I feel

Marine you sound good

Idina is a goddess. This song brings me all the possible feelings

I absolutely love this song, I too was a child of divorced parents. Its so beautiful and yet so sad to listen to , makes me cry every time.

Oh my god she has the best voice!!!!

Best album yet - so beautiful x

I'm definitely not crying...

So beautiful Idina

Being in the midst of a divorce, these song lyrics hit home. I cried tears tonight when I listened to you sing it on the James Cordon show. Beautifully sung Idina. Regret from a failed marriage, but love for our children created from it, and needing to leave to show them that this is not the way love is supposed to be. That they can have a true love.

This song makes me cry so much because it reminds me of my parents' relationship. They have always had a difficult marriage and have been separated at one point for three years. Things are getting really bad again, but I know that no matter whose custody I get put into and no matter how bad things get, I love them and they love me.

I'm so sorry about your parents'. This song reminds me of my parents' too and it makes me want to cry. They started out sweet and loving, it was the most beautiful days of our family before things changed, I was only four when they divorced and they kept it a secret from me for five years.

劉薇欣 I'm sorry about your parents, too.

It's ok, they both remarried and now I have big families on each side, I love my new siblings too.

劉薇欣 That's great. I'm glad that things have turned out okay.

is a great album,. so have been the others . i love all your albums 💓💋

I'm not crying. There's just something in my eye, like a twig or a branch or

Are you quoting that film where she pretends to sleep with the whole school?

my parents divorced 13 years ago, and I don't think it can hurt me that much until I listen to this song. Thank you Idina, it's like for the first time in forever, someone could understand how I feel

This made me cry... My sister and I are the daughters of a disfunctional family where there is no love left but hearing this words gives me hope for those who are/will be in the same situation and makes me belive that there is always a chance to have a civil relationship, maybe for my family too, even after 10 years of devorce (still going on...). Thank you Idina, that is all I have left to say ❤️

I'm so sorry :(

When I read your reply she sang "I'm so sorry" and I freaked a little.

lol, what a coincident.

loveeeeeee this song.

"A London bridge came falling down, I saw you through the flames. And for a second I convinced myself, it's better if I stay. But what would you have thought of love if you had watched us burn. Would you grow up and think a bridge on fire is what you deserve" That line is poetry. Wow!

I absolutely agree <3

This is so beautiful. She has an amazing voice. ♡ Idina ♡

Beautiful, heart-wrenching song.

Is there a story behind this song that I'm missing out?

@BakuraIsAwesome Thank you very much... and I'm actually a bit sad because of that, I thought Idina had a marvelous marriage

But there's great news now! She's now engaged to Aaron Lohn so that proves that she can love again! 💖💖💖

@Maame Aggrey Aggrey All I want is Idina to have a daughter that will inherit her voice

Maybe she will one day!

Me too!

this song makes me sad but the words are so beautiful.

one dayyy left

I'm not crying. You're crying.
:`(

I mean..... how else can you perfectly explain to a child when things change, what you can't pretend. Beautiful song. I feel it Idina, this will be your best Album to date. Bravo. And THANK YOU!

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Idina is definitely one of the best singers out there and although I'm a big fan, I will make some objective comments with the goal of providing feedback. The reason why Idina became famous worldwide was, I think, because of three songs: Defying Gravity, For Good, and Letting Go, all amazing, powerful, empowering, and inspiring songs written by someone else. The music is also extremely magical. The combination of these songs with Idina's stellar voice made it 5xs more powerful and magnificent. Barefoot at the Symphony in Toronto was elegant, the way she sang was breathtaking, and the music was phenomenal. Tons of people have watched this concert on Youtube. The reasons I stated are not the only explanation of why this concert was historic : the choice of songs, by far, made a tremendous difference. Listening to her sing all these songs and offer this unique concert raises the bar for people who admire Idina. The expectations are high for many. I've listened to some of the songs from previous albums and I believe the majority were written by her. Not counting this new album, I honestly got dissapointed. Not only she didn't take advantage of her incredible voice, but the lyrics were definitely lacking many important qualities for a song to be good. Just to mention a few... so many lines didn't rhyme. Not only that, but it seem the content was poorly written, with phrases that didn't have a true meaning and/or are not supposed to be there. The depth of the passion and emotions that a songwriter, like her, should express, was lacking considerably. Her true and powerful voice was not embedded in these songs. I think I listened to 15 songs and I never listened to them again. The vast majority didn't belong in the radio and, for those that did, could've still improved dramatically. Now, about this new album, I can say there has been a big difference between before and these songs. However, there's still room for a lot of improvement. It seems as if those with experience in good quality songwriting didn't provide feedback. There are still lyrics that could use help to make them "flow " better. The music, in some songs, can also be improved substantially. The videos of the songs that were posted are too simple and could be magical even if tons of money are not invested on them. Creativity is really needed in them. I do wonder if Idina has sung something written by other songwriters and singers (not covers). There's still so much that can be done to exploit Idina's voice. There are average singers that can sing beautiful and deeply moving songs they write. I believe in this case it's the opposite. You have a singer with a spectacular and powerful voice, but average songs. Again, there has been improvement from previous songs compared to the new album. I can get what she is trying to express in those lyrics, but getting input from several songwriters will help her make those songs absolutely incredible. There are lots out there with high expectations, many only knowing her because of Frozen and not necessarily because her songs are in the radio. Singing some duets, too, might be a good idea.... but in order to involve another artist, the songs must be uplifting, powerful, and/or deeply moving. The video she posted with the girls at the camp could've included parts of what she recorded with other creative and interesting ideas. Again, she is one of the best singers out there and her voice is amazing. Hope this provides some feedback.

I love this song how beautiful you are and talented . I cry every time I see this

Dude 😩😩😩 she's so ugh. Her voice is so unique and she still looks beautiful. At her age too. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

She was thinking about Walker when she wrote this song. 1000%

Absolutely beautiful!!!

This song is going to help SO MANY children going through divorce! Simply beautiful!!! Love you and your music #Braveismyfavoritesong

I've been in literal tears all night long.

OMG. You've got a so wonderful voice. I'm from Austria.

Ahhh... just what I needed. Thank you.

You're a queen, Idina! 👑❤

Her voice just takes me to a whole other world ❤️ Love you Idina❤️

Crying. Again.

So beautiful! Can't wait to have it in my hands! 😍

Beautiful song. Miss you and Taye together and happy you both are still supporting Walker.

this is going to be the best album in such a long time! i really hope it gets #1 in the world. you deserve it. love from ireland

One song better than the other. I can't wait to all album.

T_T there's a dust bunny in my eye...

This is going to be her best album yet!

I love this song. But is it just me or did the beginning sound like Taking Chances by Celine Dion?

I thought so to...no hate to her obviously...I love her and her music, but I did notice that.

The guitar intro is similar to my ear but the vocal melody is different. I had to listen to them back to back haha.

Alyson Larrivee eeeeeeeeedededddddddddd

Sooo preetttyyyyy!

I can't wait for this album to come out! It has been far too long since your first one!❤

What a beautiful song for Walker!

Queen 👑👑👑

Such a beautiful song.

This song reminds me of my own parents.

Song is awesome I can relate to this a little

I was only four when it happened to me and they kept it a secret from me for five years.

Oh...I didn't know what was going on, so I feel like I can relate to walker a little lol but I don't get to see my dad. He can't contact me till I'm 18. (Sounds like glee lol)

What why?

My mom said my dad wanted to take us away cause we were still his kids legally cause we still had the last name. And she said my dad didn't want us anymore, like he didn't pay child support anymore. So he didn't want us so he gave us up. (Again sounds like glee) so we got adopted by my dad so we are now his children by law, and yea.

Geez, that's complicated.