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I wrote this for Arlene on Valentine's Day in 1991.

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Blair Packham

Fifteen miles from where the future was
That’s where I grew up
I was only half an hour’s drive away
Independent I proclaimed myself
King of all I saw
When I met her I knew I would abdicate

I can’t explain just what I see
Though she means everything to me
She is definition-proof
Words are just not equal to her

If I were asked how I’d define her
On a questionaire or quiz
I’d take the path of least resistance:
She just is

Maybe up in heaven someday
Somebody can make a list
For only in Eternity
Would I have the time
To tell you all she means to me

I know what she is
One look and it’s confirmed:
She just is

I can’t explain just what I see
Though she means everything to me
She’s above and way beyond
What there can be no limit on

God made no man or woman perfect
I guess the final word is His
Well as close as God allows,
She Just Is

© 1991 No. 1 Imperfects

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from Everything That's Good, released May 30, 2000
Blair Packham, guitars, whirly tubes and vocals. Maury LaFoy, bass. Pat Steward, drums and percussion. Michael Zweig, harmony vocals. Kurt Swinghammer, E-Bow solo and Baritone solo.

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Blair Packham Toronto, Ontario

New album "The Impossible Dream" coming soon! Thirteen years after 2004’s “Could’ve Been King," Blair Packham returned with a collection of clever and heartfelt songs, called “Unpopular Pop.” A bit Beatle-y, with shades of Elvis Costello, Blair’s songs are undeniably all his. He made the record at home and then called on Ron Sexsmith and ex-Barenaked Ladies’ Steven Page to make vocal appearances. ... more

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