My life was perfect from the very start So perfect—life imitating art Breezed through college effortlessly Dream job gift-wrapped just for me
Perfect add-on to my fairy tale life Matrimony with the perfect wife Children followed, our perfect family None of this would have longevity
(Chorus) Pleading with you to forgive me But there’s no forgiveness for the perfect A less than perfect man may fall 7 times But no forgiveness for the perfect On my knees begging for mercy But there is no mercy for the perfect They say a righteous man may fall 7 times But no forgiveness for the perfect
Success was nearly at my finger tips Just couldn’t stop my lying lips Sought better living through chemistry Rushed headlong into calamity
Took the deep dive into ***** & pills Steeped in debauchery to get more thrills Disregarded all the blessings in my life Pushed away my kids and wife
(Chorus) Pleading with you to forgive me But there’s no forgiveness for the perfect A less than perfect man may fall 7 times But no forgiveness for the perfect On my knees begging for mercy But there is no mercy for the perfect They say a righteous man may fall 7 times But no forgiveness for the perfect
I could promise you, my dear, I’d change For you my life I’d rearrange But I won’t waste your precious time, Your life no longer will I begrime—
I’ll stop asking for forgiveness For there’s no forgiveness for the perfect I’ll just live my life the way I choose And hope that it is worth it I’ll stop begging you for mercy For there is no mercy for the perfect I’ll just live my life, await my fate There’s no forgiveness for the perfect
Kiss the children every night for me... No forgiveness for the perfect