“Yeah, my dog died right at the beginning of making [Pure]. It was fucking sad. There’s a song on it called ONE PERFECT LIE, which I wrote for her just to say sorry. We had to have her put to sleep and it was about feeling so guilty about it. If you really love your animals, you really do love them...
[Verse 1]
One, one perfect lie
Was it told too soon and
One, one perfect life
Turned to stone cold mercy
[Chorus]
I kneel down by your grave
I kneel down torn and guilty
[Verse 2]
Did I let you down
Say goodbye too soon and
Did you understand my mistake?
Forgive me
[Chorus]
I kneel down by your side
I kneel down scared and helpless
[Bridge]
One perfect lie wrapped in kindness and tears
I wish I believed in your heaven
One perfect life led by blind faith and trust
If God has a heart he will find you
[Outro]
Torn and guilty
Torn and guilty
Torn and guilty
I'm torn and guilty
I'm torn and guilty
Torn and guilty
Torn and guilty
I'm torn and guilty
I'm torn and guilty
One Perfect Lie was written by Gary Numan.
One Perfect Lie was produced by Sulpher & Gary Numan.
Gary Numan released One Perfect Lie on Tue Nov 07 2000.