Nobody's Perfect (Jessie J song)
"Nobody's Perfect" | ||||
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Single by Jessie J | ||||
from the album Who You Are | ||||
Released | 27 May 2011 | |||
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Length | 4:19 4:16 (alternate version) 3:41 (radio edit) | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Jessica Cornish
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Jessie J singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Nobody's Perfect" on YouTube |
"Nobody's Perfect" is a song by English singer-songwriter Jessie J from her debut studio album, Who You Are. The song was written by Jessie J, Claude Kelly and Andre Brissett, and it was produced by Brissett and Kelly, and refers to a struggle about perfection complex and regret over past indiscretions.[2] It was released as the album's third single on 27 May 2011, after being served to radio stations on 20 April 2011.[3] Its physical release was originally set to 23 May 2011,[4] however it was pushed back to 30 May 2011 for an impact release.[5][6] The alternate version sent to radio and used for the music video, was remixed by Tom Elmhirst and is notably different from the album version with re-recorded vocals and different production. "Nobody's Perfect" peaked at number nine in the United Kingdom, becoming Jessie J's third top ten single. On The Voice, Jessie J and Vince Kidd sang "Nobody's Perfect" as a duet.
Background
"Nobody's Perfect" is a mid-tempo song written by Jessie J and Claude Kelly.[7] It is written in the key of G minor with Jessie J's vocals spanning from Bb3 to F5.[8] Jessie wrote the original version when she was 17.[9]
On 15 April 2011, during an interview with
"It's one of the most honest and raw songs on there... Every time I sing it I relive the moment that I wrote it about. I think it's important to expose your flaws in music as well as your positives. As it says, nobody's perfect. I'm definitely not!"[11]
It was added to UK mainstream radio on 20 April 2011.[3]
Critical reception
The song received generally mixed reviews from music critics, who praised Jessie's vocal performance, describing the song "impressive, refreshingly real-sounding with a upbeat, uplifting charge, featuring lines layered across each other to the point of overkill."[2][12] Some negatively described that while Jessie is currently UK's most promising singer to pursue an international career, this song may be her weakest spot and it "fails to entirely deliver and falls short of the promised hype."[12][13]
Chart performance
On the week ending 12 March 2011, "Nobody's Perfect" debuted at number eighty-one on the
Music video
Filmed in
Cover versions
In 2017, the song was performed live by
Formats and track listings
- "Nobody's Perfect" (Album Version) – 4:19
- "Nobody's Perfect" (Alternate Version) – 4:16
- "Nobody's Perfect" (Acoustic Version) – 4:42
- "Nobody's Perfect" (NetskyFull Vocal Remix) – 4:55
- "Nobody's Perfect" (Steve Smart Remix) – 5:54
- "Nobody's Perfect" (Video) - 4:14
- "Nobody's Perfect" (Alternate Version - Radio Edit) – 3:41
- "Nobody's Perfect" (Acoustic Version) – 4:42
- "Nobody's Perfect" (Netsky Full Vocal Remix) – 4:55
- "Nobody's Perfect" (Steve Smart Remix) – 5:54
Credits and personnel
- Jessie J – songwriter and vocals
- Claude Kelly – songwriter and producer
- Andre Brissett – producer
- Ben 'Bengineer' Chang – recording
- Jean-Marie Horvat – mixing
- Tom Coyne – mastering
Credits adapted from Who You Are album liner notes.[29]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[51] | 2× Platinum | 140,000^ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[52] | Gold | 7,500* |
United Kingdom (BPI)[53] | Gold | 400,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 20 April 2011 | Mainstream radio airplay[3] | Lava Records, Island Records |
Australia[26] | 27 May 2011 | Digital download | Lava Records, Universal Republic
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United Kingdom[28] | Lava Records, Island Records | ||
United Kingdom[27] | 30 May 2011 | CD single |
References
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- ^ a b "Album: Jessie J, Who You Are (Island)". The Independent. Andy Gill. 25 February 2011. Archived from the original on 1 March 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
- ^ WebCitation. 21 April 2011. Archived from the originalon 23 April 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- ^ "JESSIE J ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NEW SINGLE 'NOBODY'S PERFECT' & VIDEO - WATCH NOW". 15 April 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ^ "The Music Fix - Jessie J isn't Perfect". 16 April 2011. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ^ "Jessie J new single "Nobody's Perfect" Available Now Physical Release / Impact Date – 30th May". 15 April 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- Universal Republic. 2011.)
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- ^ a b "Jessie J Shows Less Than 'Perfect' Side in New Video". Billboard. Jillian Mapes. 14 April 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
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- ^ Metro.co.uk. Ann Lee. 15 April 2011. Archived from the originalon 5 January 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- ^ "Jessie J Releases Her Favourite Music Video, For New Single 'Nobody's Perfect'". Tale Tela. Christine Lee. 15 April 2011. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
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- ^ a b "Nobody's Perfect - EP by Jessie J - Download Nobody's Perfect - EP on iTunes". iTunes Store. January 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ^ a b "Jessie J: Nobodys Perfect (2011): CDS: hmv.com". HMV. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ^ a b "Nobody's Perfect by Jessie J - Download Nobody's Perfect on iTunes". iTunes Store. January 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- Universal Republic. 2011.)
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External links
- Official music video of "Nobody's Perfect" on YouTube