Discover the story of the song > Perfect Symmetry – Keane

- The song is about the (often futile) search for meaning in life.

- It contrasts the "perfect symmetry" of cause and effect with the seemingly random and unfair events of life.

- "Who are you? What do you live for?" The singer asks, challenging the listener to consider what his purpose is.

- The song "Tooth for tooth, maybe we'll go one more" refers to the idea of karma, that you reap what you sow.

- The chorus repeats the idea that whatever someone does will be done to them in turn.