Sheer Perfection

Sheer Perfection is the eleventh song of the first act of the musical, Alan Menken & Tim Rice's King David and the sixth song of the first act of the cast album.

Lyrics
Michal: I do not come to you reluctant or protesting I'm not a trophy as so many are suggesting I give myself because I choose to Could walk out but I refuse to I wanted you before your triumph I wanted you in simple ways But I'll accept you in your glory days

You're all I'll ever want You have my innocence

David: There's more than beauty here There's more than innocence She knows exactly what she's doing I'll take her on her terms She has the confidence To stand aside and be amused by those pursuing She already knows what's in my heart Knows just how to set herself apart

She believes she knows it all Who am I to contradict her? She makes all the rules Men are merely fools If we think we run the game Sheer perfection is to blame

But I'm so much in love I need to make it last Be in no hurry to impress her I'd throw it all away If I should move to fast I'd never touch her heart, let alone possess her She may say she wants me but I know Words are only words, they come and go

She is all I hope I'll need From this day until forever Nothing more nor less All my restlessness All my selfishness and pride Disappears as I decide I shall never be denied Sheer perfection at my side