It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be
| "It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be" | ||||
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| Single by Olivia Dean | ||||
| from the album Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy | ||||
| Released | 11 February 2025 | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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| Olivia Dean singles chronology | ||||
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"It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be" is a song by English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean, released in February 2025 as the lead single and end credits music from the Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy soundtrack. It reached number 36 on the UK singles chart.
Upon release, Dean said: "I've always loved the Bridget Jones films, they're timeless classics. After seeing Mad About the Boy I was so moved by the journey we've watched Bridget go on over the years. 'It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be' is about giving yourself permission to love again after grief, and trusting that things might just work out after all."[1][2]
A limited edition heart-shaped vinyl was released in April 2025.
Critical reception
Daisy Carter from DIY magazine called it "a slinkily romantic yet refreshingly realistic love ballad."[2]
Track listing
Digital single
- "It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be" – 3:36
Vinyl single
- "It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be" – 3:36
- "It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be" (Wurli Version) – 2:06
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[3] | 81 |
| Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[4] | 80 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 36 |
| UK Physical Singles (OCC)[5] | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[6] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[7] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Olivia Dean releases new song 'It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be' for upcoming Bridget Jones film". readdork. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Olivia Dean and Bridget Jones". DIY mag. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Olivia Dean". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Mar 20, 2025". TopHit. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Olivia Dean". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Olivia Dean – It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be". Radioscope. Retrieved 23 February 2026. Type It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
- ^ "British single certifications – Olivia Dean – It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 September 2025. Select singles in the Formats field. Type It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be Olivia Dean in the "Search:" field.