Perfect Isn't Easy
Disney · Oliver And Company [1988]
Girl, we've got work to do
Pass me the paint and glue
Perfect isn't easy
But it's me
When one knows the world is watching
One does what one must
Some minor adjustments, darling
Not for my vanity
But for humanity
Each little step a pose
See how the breeding shows
Sometimes it's too much for even me
But when all the world says, "Yes"
Then who am I to say "No"?
Don't ask a mutt to strut like a show girl
No, girl, you need a pro
Not a flea or a flaw
Take a peek at that paw
La la la la
Perfection becomes me, nest ce pas?
Unrivaled, unruffled
I'm beauty unleashed
Yeah!
Jarred rock, hard stock
So classc and classy
We're not talking Lassie
And Ah! Ah! Ooo. . .
Tho' many covet my bone and bowl
They're barking up the wrong tree
You pretty pups all over the city
I have your hearts and you have my pity
Pretty is nice but still
It's just pretty
Perfect, my dears
Is me.
Pass me the paint and glue
Perfect isn't easy
But it's me
When one knows the world is watching
One does what one must
Some minor adjustments, darling
Not for my vanity
But for humanity
Each little step a pose
See how the breeding shows
Sometimes it's too much for even me
But when all the world says, "Yes"
Then who am I to say "No"?
Don't ask a mutt to strut like a show girl
No, girl, you need a pro
Not a flea or a flaw
Take a peek at that paw
La la la la
Perfection becomes me, nest ce pas?
Unrivaled, unruffled
I'm beauty unleashed
Yeah!
Jarred rock, hard stock
So classc and classy
We're not talking Lassie
And Ah! Ah! Ooo. . .
Tho' many covet my bone and bowl
They're barking up the wrong tree
You pretty pups all over the city
I have your hearts and you have my pity
Pretty is nice but still
It's just pretty
Perfect, my dears
Is me.
Perfect Isn't Easy
Performed by the Disney cast, "Perfect Isn't Easy" serves as the thematic anchor for Oliver and Company, capturing the emotional core of the film's narrative. The song explores the complexities of friendship and the challenges of finding one's place in a world that often feels overwhelming. With its gentle melody and poignant lyrics, the track resonates deeply with audiences, reflecting the universal struggle of growing up and the importance of community. As a key component of the 1988 recording, it stands as a timeless piece within the Disney canon, illustrating how music can articulate the nuances of character development and social dynamics without relying on explicit dialogue.