Being myself Quote by Perfume Genius
“I'm glad things are getting better, but I'm going to push and be pissed off until they're perfect. That will probably never happen, but I feel some weird duty nonetheless. Even though I can get married in Seattle, I could go to another country and get the death penalty just for being myself-I'm not making music just for fiancés in Seattle.”
About This Quote
Source Album: “No Shape” (2020) lyric excerpt
The artist feels compelled to pursue perfection despite its impossibility, driven by a strange sense of duty.
In simple terms: Chasing perfection feels like duty.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection, keep striving.
Themes
perfectionism
duty
identity
Mood
intense
conflicted
Type
artistic
personal
When to use this quote
- creative projects
- personal goals
- relationship decisions
- career moves
Key Concepts
Existentialism
artistic integrity
self‑expectation
Questions to Reflect On
- Is duty healthy?
- When to let go?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can cause burnout.
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