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Perfectly Imperfect
A Tool for Song Analysis
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2. Start with the song Therapist:
Sing the song with your client. Decide on the best therapeutic approach depending upon goals and objectives.
Drawing
Collage
Brainstorming
Defining words and/or concepts

3. 1. Intro
Choose to play either live or recorded music
Look at lyric content Highlight or draw a circle around meaningful lyrics
Goals and objectives Create a handout or tool that the person or group can complete
General Probes for any stage Tell me more about that, How did that make you feel?, What does that remind you of?, You seem (fill in emotion).

4. Gina Glidewell words & music Perfectly Imperfect
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Intro: D, G, D, G, D, G…A7/D
Perfectly, perfectly, perfectly, imperfect that's me!
Perfectly, perfectly, perfectly, imperfect that's you!
That's you and me,
Bm, F#m, Bm, A7
Verse: Sometimes I goof up and I get real mad. The anger inside makes me super sad.
Verse: My head it hurts and my stomach it aches. But hey the way that we learn is to make mistakes.
Verse: I can’t find the words, I’ve got nothing to say. When you look at me, I look the other way
Verse: I’ve gotta calm down, by the look on your face. Hey be patient with me, I’m getting use to this place
Chorus
D, C, Bm, G D, C, Bm, A Bridge: I-gotta--tell--myself-- that I’m okay, I’ve gotta tell myself
I’m amazing, I’m important, I’m pretty awesome and I’m proud of me
perfectly, perfectly, perfectly, imperfect that's you!
That's me and you
We are all in this together!

5. 2. Song Meaning Identity Self-esteem, strengths, individuality
Transitions
Grief and/or change
Relationship Friendship, family, love, break-ups
Emotions
Happiness, sadness, anger, fear

6. 3. Individual vs. Group
Group Processing Broader topics, consider group dynamics, consider levels of functioning
Individuals Topics can be more specific, may process more events from the past, subject matter can be heavier

7. 4. Closing Emotions Tears and Rain - James Blunt
Build confidence and understanding that everyone is Perfectly Imperfect. Below are other possible song interventions.
Emotions Tears and Rain - James Blunt
Self-Esteem Who Says - Selena Gomez, Perfect - Pink, Sing for Me - Christina Aguilera
Self-Respect Respect - Aretha Franklin, Superwoman - Alicia Keys

8. Good luck!
We hope you’ll use these tips to go out and deliver a therapeutically, positive, music therapy session for your clients.
For more ideas about songs and music therapy, check back every month.