Slightly Imperfect Girl (live in Coventry)

[@edwardfoulds5482]

I thought this was going to be a song about how a girls only imperfection was that she was from Coventry

[@egg_mittens]

Ikr

[@shadykovski5815]

😭😭

[@kchardin]

same

[@anneominous7172]

In one's experience, that ushers in a whole host of other problems 😅

[@aaronmyers6686]

Even if this was a joke, that chord progression is fucking amazing

[@JayForeman]

+Aaron Myers Aw, thanks. :)

[@SteveDorsett]

@@JayForeman Got to agree, that chord progession is awesome. Screams hit

[@Ouz985]

Ditto. Just come up with some actually romantic lyrics, and back this up with a proper band, it's a really nice song :D

[@jinkhorberrett9737]

@@Ouz985 the song being slightly imperfect is perfect. Let's just leave it that way

[@DozIT]

It’s sounds very mid-70s esk I really like it! Almost Beatles inspired - but not the Beatles... maybe Paul McCartney / Wings? :)

[@cambion6048]

Valve needs to hire him to write portal songs

[@MOTHblank]

Poor boy, he is still expecting for Portal 3. Aperture Science is together with Black Mesa. I'm sorry. (And the one that composed Still Alive and the other one is good and funny enough)

[@MisterAppleEsq]

Aw, but I like Jonathan Coulton.

[@1224chrisng]

Mister Apple I think he means like The National's Exile Vilified rather than Jon Coulton's Still Alive.

[@_illustrate_]

Why does that oddly make sense

[@leftlionlil3483]

Omg this song would have been hilarious in the ending credits - purely because of the cruel put-down lyrics 😆 (Not that I can totally imagine GLaDOS singing this or anything)

[@DavidMika08]

Severely underappreciated comedian.

[@Arkenboutmusic]

Severely under appreciated songwriter!

[@13jorino]

Severely underappreciated comedian.

[@theredvelveteer4721]

@@13jorino Severely underappreciated songwriter!

[@oisin_smith]

@@theredvelveteer4721 Severely underappreciated comedian.

[@Jack-cr4sy]

Severely under appreciated songwriter!

[@stephenrgow]

Slightly misinterpreted the title and was anticipating the lyric "even if we have to live in Coventry"...

[@JosBeats]

Same, I misinterpret all of these titles, lol.

[@str_j1649]

Then she wouldn't be 'slightly' imperfect.

[@diamondbandit8385]

@@str_j1649 Oof, burn! How will Coventry respond? 😂

[@zyaicob]

See THAT'S the dealbreaker

[@jasonmartin4775]

Daventry*

[@impwolf]

rhyming “harsh” with “moustache” healed my soul

[@Godnando00]

LOVE HOW THE STANDARDS DROP WITH EVERY VERSE

[@gavinrode9153]

ikr, makes it so real

[@JulieWallis1963]

We had Jay play a short set at our wedding 8 years ago. Sadly, he didn’t sing this. It would have been perfect, I know I’m not perfect, it’s only my husband that thinks I am perfect for him.

[@JayForeman]

Hello Julie!! I did consider playing this song, but thought the last verse especially was a bit non-wedding-friendly. Wish I’d played it now. Hope all’s well with you both!

[@JulieWallis1963]

@@JayForeman life is treating us very well thank you. Genuinely surprised you remember playing for us but also very happy. I’m just introducing my grandson to your Songs for children. Am I wrong for trying to convince a 7 year old that an electric car runs on caterpillar sick?

[@presidentofallfoodnice8113]

@@JulieWallis1963 no

[@omardude39]

I absolutely love this song for several reasons. It's very relatable for many people. The Estuary English accent makes it great too, and the lyrics get you keen to hear the end of each line. But two things we really should recognise about this song is that he does actually sing it very well, even though it's a soft song, and the chord progression throughout the song is really talented and skillful. I checked and it looked like the chord progression varied 9 times in such a short song. It makes for a cute musical journey all the way through!

[@wrenclark4907]

ahhhh thanks for not saying “british accent” because that just dosent exist, due to the silly amount of accents we have in england alone

[@SomeoneYouDontKnowOfficial]

Wait, your standards dropping is supposed to happen after a while? They started at rock bottom for me.

[@whoeveriam0iam14222]

are you gay yet?

[@Snaily]

Are you even supposed to have standards?

[@JonatasAdoM]

Snaily Are you even supposed to love them?

[@PatsPacks]

@@whoeveriam0iam14222 yes

[@cristiancastillo1026]

Someone You Don't Know (I think I know you)

[@AlexSmithactualmusician]

I honestly don't know how this doesn't have more attention. This song is, quite frankly, fucking excellent

[@Names_CAD]

This guys voice is actually fucking beautiful

[@presidentofallfoodnice8113]

Who's beautiful then?

[@spikeguy33]

I feel like if you are coming back to a song a few times a day for a couple of weeks then you should say something about it. So there it is.

[@sarahprunierlaw9147]

+

[@damianthedemon5887]

lmao, mood

[@pkmkb]

do you still come here?

[@spikeguy33]

@@pkmkb I do

[@friday9748]

I thought the video said "slightly imperfect grill" because yknow his name is jay foreman and not GEORGE FOREMAN LIKE THE GRILL, i thought for a moment I had found kitchen related comedy genius, still, this is good

[@jmz1736]

phinal phantasy it's a slightly imperfect title

[@coryman125]

I know I'm 2 years late but I was just struck with heartbreak at seeing somebody who thought they found their perfect niche genre of youtube only to have it stolen away by a typo :( I hope you've since been satisfied at least with this slightly imperfect genre

[@naeem-hf7xx]

fucking hilarious 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@friday9748]

@@coryman125 I know it’s been a year but this brings me joy

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

If Jay Foreman released a grill I would buy it.

[@daleftuprightatsoldierfield]

Update: He’s now living in a perfect world with his slightly imperfect girl

[@whatdidyousay1235]

??

[@daleftuprightatsoldierfield]

@@whatdidyousay1235 he got married

[@StartledOctopus]

And now a child! Which is slightly annoying to us the viewers as babies slow production speeds of new videos!.. /s

[@mcdonaldfamily5391]

​@@StartledOctopushe's about to have two

[@amyshaw893]

​@@brabrabarabra5027i hope you neve read a newspaper then haha

[@SuperCatman]

"So I am single" well... that is one way to start a video...

[@elenal.7814]

I've never seen this before, but I will say I have an irrational fear of balloons and a somewhat big butt so you can imagine how thrown i was by 1:20... hit me up, jay my dear

[@PokeMonMaster-ps7fo]

Elena L. The problem here is... nevermind. Theres not one. HIT HER UP!

[@francovillarreal7266]

The like section approves your relationship

[@billybaecyrus]

@@francovillarreal7266 comment*

[@skumpkin5191]

Dude same! But I'm gay! Foreman come get ur gurl!

[@Jeagles]

Globophobia gang unite

[@lapsiluco]

I actually think this is very sweet I know it's supposed to be a funny song, but "you're not perfect, which is what makes you perfect for me" is a compliment I'd love to get

[@jadeforeman131]

Jay said that to me a couple of years ago ☺️

[@daidarabotchi3891]

@@jadeforeman131 I'm so pleased that I kept scrolling through the comments! Congratulations, by the way. :) (Especially for wedding in the pandemic, that must have been a bit tough.)

[@jadeforeman131]

@@daidarabotchi3891 Aw thank you! It wasn’t fun. We cancelled 4 dates. Was such a relief when it was finally over.

[@Stanimir7]

Can you apply the syllables trick to this song?

[@SuperDeadknife]

7Stanimir7 yaas

[@omardude39]

Did you listen to the lyrics? They're already pretty off-kilter haha

[@danielrawlings2820]

Omar Smith imperfect, you could say

[@LewisFormanOfTardis]

Vid Mitchell Da Vid Mitchell you'll Replace Stephen fry when He dies

[@charleskuhn382]

The song is whimsical, but your chords have a magical depth to them. Congrats, and thank you

[@gracewenzel]

Lyrics: DAVID MITCHELL. DAVID MITCHELL. YOU’LL REPLACE STEPHEN FRY WHEN HE DIES.

[@thetoastedcheezels8017]

What a flipping wonderful song!

[@vlogsnstufflikethat]

hes an amazing song writer

[@ΑρχοντήςΒαϊτσάκης]

I am here after his wedding. Jay you are awesome.

[@freeride5383]

nerd3 recommended this channel on his fave utubers or 2016 and its the best thing😂😂

[@dexyiwersen8545]

Roggy Poggy Ii SAME! I subbed to Dan (Nerd3) on 80k

[@dexyiwersen8545]

Same with alot of KZbinrs like Pewdiepie subbed when he had 160k...

[@calciumincarnate3536]

Thats how i found him to

[@mrsuperguy2073]

i found him by stumbling upon his politics un-boringed series.

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

That makes sense. Nerd3 and Ashens are mates with Bec Hill, who's done work on Barshens (Ashens and Barry Lewis's old channel) and with Jay (Dinosaurs and Robot Olympics).

[@Giles4200]

I love the ode to David Mitchell at the end

[@beek.4860]

I always forget what the punchline to that song is and I always lose it because it's so true

[@ahuddleofpenguins4842]

The key change into the chorus made it very Beatlesy. Awesome

[@sometimes_aaron]

"I would live in a perfect world, with my slightly imperfect girl" that line was just... hands down my favorite part 1:28

[@cel2460]

Knowing that he's engaged now (congratulations by the way), this feels even more nostalgic and lovely. I hope your kids would watch their dad's youtube videos being funny and wholesome.

[@Richard_is_cool]

That David Mitchell part is very true. I felt bewilderment and anger and acceptance. I really like your work.

[@beatrice3725]

I am loving the Beatles vibes

[@MWSin1]

I mistakenly read the title as "Slightly Imperfect Girl Living in Coventry"

[@Eponine83]

I have an irrational fear of balloons - I may be your ideal woman! ;)

[@kostyapesterew1068]

MOVE TO HIM NOW

[@Eponine83]

Check.

[@Benedocta]

Slightly?

[@Eponine83]

Phobias are irrational, you can't really explain them, but for me it's about them bursting and the sudden loud bang - I've always hated being made to jump so I guess it stems from that. It could be worse though - I briefly dated a guy who had a phobia of frogs.

[@alexeverett308]

Eponine83 psst.. *POP*

[@ramiabdellahmokrane9442]

This guy is the most talented song writer out there

[@mysteriousDSF]

Finally found the artist I can listen to when I spinned through all of Bill Wurtz's songs a million times

[@dogsforever5707]

I used to love this song (I still do) but I didn't listen to it for a while and I just recently started binging would I lie to you and found out how much I love David Mitchell so I was extremely surprised to hear the end of this song now that I finally know who David Mitchell is. This channel is just the gift that keeps on giving!

[@floor.smorenburg]

Jay foreman is one of the few channels that i just go back to the old songs because they are all amazing haha, now lets go look for the guy looking for a slightly imperfect me

[@ZioStalin]

This is one of your best songs, Jay! (IMO) I loved it.

[@ZioStalin]

Can I play it with my band, if you don't mind?

[@dragonling3484]

As a certified imperfect girl who gets compared to others often (by myself too), this song legit made me cry

[@Hushey]

This is a genuinely beautiful song.

[@___________________________._]

I misread the title. I thought that this "slightly imperfect girl" was only imperfect because she lives in Coventry

[@Leotique]

your songs are very beatlesque :) love them

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Reminds me of Monty Python and Syd Barrett things.

[@colonelcactus118]

This dude is honestly so good at guitar

[@kurfdafolf]

I’m not looking for a supermodel or the perfect girl With tiny waist or blond or 32DD I don’t want a girl with her own poetry or a PHD I know who I want to make me happy I want a slightly imperfect girl Is that too much to ask? She should have an irrational fear of balloons, and a slightly big ass If I wait patiently, They’ll be one just for me I would live in a perfect world With my slightly imperfect girl I don’t want to lie awake and wonder what the catch must be, And wonder why on Earth she’d want to spend time with me I don’t want other people to suspect foul play or want her too, I don’t want my best friend to fancy her more than I do I want a slightly imperfect girl Is that really so harsh? She should have an addiction to Shit Magazines, and a tiny mustache And I don’t really mind If her eyes aren’t aligned I would live in a perfect world With my slightly imperfect girl Nothing could ever me more meant to be We’d be together indefinitely No one in the world would be happier with her than me I want a slightly imperfect girl With horrendous, big ears She should shout the wrong name every time we make love, and then burst into tears She should scream randomly, Put her fags out on me I would live in a perfect world With my slightly imperfect girl

[@DarknessLPs]

ah yes youtube, this is what I needed to be recommended almost 9 years after it was posted.

[@hippityhippityhop]

if he said at the end: "because you see a slightly imperfect girl would be perfect for me" i would've lost it ahahahahaahh great song

[@NGC-7635]

This is why everyone should learn music. Nothing is more satisfying than creating sounds than perfectly satisfy what you want to hear.

[@Magnymbus]

There's some truth to be learned from this song. Jay may play allot of it for laughs, but that doesn't make it any less important of a lesson.

[@vibraphonics]

Jay's diction is perfect - this must be great for non-native English speakers

[@GumSkyloard]

Non-native English speaker here. Jay's voice is so, so nice, and I feel _very_ envious.

[@jav6315]

David Mitchell really will replace Stephen Fry and Robert Web will replace Hugh Laurie!

[@warpspeedchic6932]

What was this about?

[@1224chrisng]

by David Mitchell I think Jay means Sandi Tovsig.

[@PiousMoltar]

Robert Webb is a pleb

[@hareecionelson5875]

@@PiousMoltar Webb studied English at Robinson College Cambridge, and was vice president of the Foootlights. You've been fooled by Webb's acting

[@boredjason8748]

I'd like to suggest Ricky Gervais and Steven merchant for the position instead?

[@jamesfranklin5541]

Wonderful guitar work. Oh! And the song writing! Love that too!

[@benbrinkhurst8722]

"Irrational fear of ballons and a slightly big ass" lmao this is 100% accurate

[@theinternaut1991]

Your chord progressions are beautiful and creative

[@allisoncactus7282]

No idea how I found this song but I listen to it all the time. Great song

[@Pbbpz]

I find myself with this song on my mind almost every day, it's funny, it's catchy, and it's got a great tune

[@matnovak]

suprisingly wholesome and cute for a comedy show

[@usedsubcompact1369]

I'm not looking for a supermodel or the perfect girl G6 Fmaj7 Am A tiny waist, or blonde, or thirty two double D Am Fmaj7 Am I don't want a girl with her own poetry or a PHD G6 Fmaj7 I know who I want to make me happy A I want a slightly imperfect girl D Is that too much to ask? E D She should have an irrational fear of balloons A And a slightly big arse F#m If I wait patiently D B7 There'll be one just for me D E I would live in a perfect world A With my slightly imperfect girl Am Fmaj7 Am I don't want to lie awake and wonder what the catch must be G6 Fmaj7 Am And wonder why on earth she'd want to spend time with me Am Fmaj7 Am I don't want other people to suspect fowl play or want her too G6 Fmaj7 I don't want my best friend to fancy her more than I do. A I want a slightly imperfect girl D Is that really so harsh? E D She should have an addiction to shit magazines A And a tiny moustache F#m And I don't really mind D B7 If her eyes aren't alligned D E I would live in a perfect world A With my slightly imperfect girl F C Nothing could ever be more meant to be F C We'd be together indefinitely F#m D E D Noone in the world would be happier with her than me. A I want a slightly imperfect girl D With horrendous big ears E D She should shout the wrong name every time we make love A And then burst into tears F#m She should scream randomly D B7 Put her fags out on me D E I would live in a perfect world G A With my slightly imperfect girl.

[@alexowen955]

this is amazing

[@user-eg4yd5ox7z]

this is too wholesome for me

[@crazydiamond1146]

I love it!! Reminds me of “You’re Good Enough For Now” by Weird Al Yankovic.

[@41-Haiku]

As it is, the song is hilarious and brilliant... but I absolutely adore the sound of it, and think it would be even better with less funny lyrics. Anyone else?

[@jordanray1537]

Haiku Metzger Needs more funny lyrics imo. I do love the sound of it though 😀

[@lucasriddle3431]

(Yes this is a very old comment, sue me) I agree. Moreso, I just saw a near-identical comment on The Day I Met Sooty (kzbin.info/www/bejne/naXMdZxrl7pom5I)

[@nixixim]

It's beautiful as it is

[@Thiefree]

I mistrust exercise, leave clothes on the floor and lie about which important books I've read. Let's get drinks.

[@GumSkyloard]

"I don't want to lie awake and wonder what the catch must be And wonder why on earth she'd want to spend time with me" ... That reminds me too much of myself, and I don't like that.

[@GumSkyloard]

.. and she broke up with me a month ago. Not surprised anymore..

[@antonysoares7428]

@@GumSkyloard Hope you're doing well or at least doing better. I know how a break up can be harsh but someday all this trouble and pain will go away. Wish you well, pal.

[@aprilculalagarcia6535]

I'm falling in love with Jay Foreman. I love your singing, it hits my heart, looks like you are serenading me. ☺ Keep singing from the heart 💞

[@NashTheGreat]

what a talented guy!

[@isaac_aren]

Absolutely masterful talent in writing, both music and lyrics

[@ImpartialDebater]

I love this song. I feel exactly the same. 😁😂👍.

[@lildrummerboy5673]

“She should shout the wrong name every time we make love and then burst into tears” Wow.

[@tommypartin6431]

Dude, this song is hardly a parody. While hilarious, this is absolutely freaking awesome! That’s what I want too, mate. I wish I could write like this. Kudos, my friend.

[@tolka.poziomka]

Always cheers me up :D

[@hufhufCool]

Being single for 19 years. This started to make a lot of sense. It could be the song that describes my life

[@Gray-tile]

This so beautiful

[@DeadChannelLol]

She’s an ordinary girl In an extraordinary world

[@juliannemclaughlin6352]

Holy shit this is a great song.

[@acmeholloway]

DAVID MITCHELL DAVID MITCHELL YOU’LL REPLACE STEPHEN FRY WHEN HE DIES

[@Red_wine]

I'm just here for the David Mitchell song.

[@alexbarnett8759]

Same 3:35 will be useful for me so i can cut out the rest

[@Pan_Blazej]

If you know anything about playing the guitar and writing, you should appreciate this guy's genuine talent and the work he must have put into this piece.

[@coalyt9816]

This feels bro 👊🫀

[@itisyarb]

"so i'm single" two kids, now!

[@Author-In-Denial]

omfg i just realized jay's standards keep lowering through the song. it starts with something innocuous like the fear of balloons and then at the end he's saying she could put out her cigarettes on him.

[@iDk-dp1bi]

A couple year later he got married ;)

[@runawayplane6166]

That’s one sexy guitar riff!

[@JulienDestange]

That was really good !

[@Maxmarts]

This man is a genius

[@saturnista5510]

Better than the top 40

[@larsdietrich7336]

I definitely need these lyrics and chords. There's a girl i'm dating for a few weeks now and that song fits her perfectly.

[@cvoisineaddis]

I guess he's found his slightly imperfect girl. He just got married.

[@onionymous]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@uzziel2005]

wow. that hurt. amazing.

[@losspol_3466]

This is great....

[@607]

This is nice, I hadn't heard it before. :)

[@groundhogg6826]

The end steals it!!!!

[@modelraildan2002]

Now I now why I'm single I was born in singleton hospital thanks jay

[@melm4251]

jeeze i'm wheezing lol. your songs have such lovely chord progressions to them too

[@AimTech]

This is actually kinda sweet

[@innovativeatavist159]

The last bit had me rolling

[@tomlangford6628]

Didn’t realise this was filmed where I work

[@SolracFS]

So brilliant

[@marty6779]

Yes it's funny, but it's a genuinely beautiful song!

[@ShoulderDemon15]

I dont know if anyone has already said this but I read the title to the tune of dont stop believing

[@JosBeats]

Amazing.

[@asheep7797]

10 Years! In 3 days.