Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: heavy-metal
Song Meaning of “The Perfect Mistake” by Love.Might.Kill
This song speaks to the feeling of being in a relationship that is crumbling, but no matter how hard you try, you both can’t seem to find a way to make it work. The singer is realizing that if they can’t save the love, then they want to make a “perfect mistake” and move on. By making the perfect mistake, the singer ensures that they are not responsible for the failure of the relationship.
The desperate tone of the song is captured by lyrics such as “Wish I could undo the things I said” and “What do you regret most, a perfect real or a perfect mistake”. The singer is faced with a difficult decision and realizes that even if the relationship doesn’t work out, they should still aim to end it on good terms. The song leaves us with a feeling of reflection and hope that they can make bittersweet memories before the love is gone.