My Interpretation of Simple Plan's "Perfect"

"Hey dad, look at me. Think back and talk to me. Did I grow up according to plan? Do you think I'm wasting my time Doing things I wanna do? 'Cause it hurts when you disapprove all along." It's been almost fifteen years and I still can't believe that the old town hasn't changed. As I saunter down the main street, a few people turn around and look at me. Whispers and gasps can be …

…never exist as a family again, as we did when I was just a little boy. I turned and walked out of the door. That evening, when I sat in the taxi, the driver said, "Wow! The wind must be really chilly out there." That was the only explanation he could think of as the tears ran freely down my face. "'Cause we lost it all. Nothing lasts forever. I'm sorry I can't be Perfect."