Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Mariah Carey
Canonical path: /mariah-carey/imperfect
Related lyric paths: 6
Lyric guide
Imperfect
Read Imperfect lyrics by Mariah Carey on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Imperfect
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
I saw you yesterday
And I heard what you had to say
All those ugly ways you think about me
But I know it's ok
Gonna keep the smile on my face
Hate don't change the way I feel about
My inner being
Cause I won't let them dim my light
And I'm holding my head up high
And I know my exterior is not impeccable to you
I don't know if my wrongs is right
But I'm gonna keep livin' my life
Defame my name that I made
Don't care what they say about me
Imperfect
That's all that I'll ever be
And God knows that's alright with me
Cause I know there's no one greater and everybody's
Imperfect
When you're tryin to live in harmony
But the song of life is out of key
Just be perfectly
Imperfect, imperfect
Imperfect, imperfect
As I look at the TV screen
In there and in magazines
So much insecurity surrounds me
Wish I could change the page
Got to stay with my self-esteem
Folks so superficial
Makes it hard to just survive
Cause I won't let them dim my light
And I'm holding my head up high
And I know my exterior is not impeccable to you
I don't know if my wrongs is right
But I'm gonna keep livin' my life
Defame my name that I made
Don't care what they say about me
Imperfect
That's all that I'll ever be
And God knows that's alright with me
Cause I know there's no one greater and everybody's
Imperfect
When you're tryin to live in harmony
But the song of life is out of key
Just be perfectly
Imperfect, imperfect
Imperfect, imperfect
I may not walk like a supermodel (no)
All look as flawless as they do (no)
I don't know where you get off judgin'
Cause I'm imperfect just like you
So I don't care about your status (no)
No I swear up to here I've had it (no)
Ain't try to win no beauty pageant
Cause in my heart is all that matters
Imperfect
That's all that I'll ever be
And God knows that's alright with me
Cause I know there's no one greater and everybody's
Imperfect
When you're tryin to live in harmony
But the song of life is out of key
Just be perfectly
Imperfect, imperfect
Imperfect, imperfect
That's all that I'll ever be
And God knows that's alright with me
(And God knows that's alright with me)
Cause I know there's no one greater and everybody's
(Cause I know there's no one greater and everybody's)
Imperfect
When you're tryin' to live in harmony (tryin', tryin')
But the song of life is out of key (so right, baby, baby, baby)
Just be perfectly
Imperfect, imperfect
Imperfect, imperfect
Imperfect, imperfect
Imperfect, imperfect
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Imperfect"?
Mariah Carey performs "Imperfect", and this lyric page sits inside the Mariah Carey catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Imperfect"?
Yes. The related section below points to Bye Bye and Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Mariah Carey?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Mariah Carey's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Imperfect yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.