This Perfect Day
The Saints
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Don't talk to me about what you done Ain't nothing has changed, it all goes on And they'll keep laughing till the end I've seen them drive around in cars All look the same, get drunk in bars And don't talk back, we got no social rights Oh, perfect day What more to say? Don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know We got no high times, always flat If you go out, you don't come back It's all so funny I can't laugh Oh, perfect day What more to say? Don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know Don't talk to me about what's you done Ain't nothing has changed, it all goes on And they'll keep laughing till the end Oh, perfect day What more to say? I don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know Don't need nothin' Don't need no one
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Written by: C. BAILEY, E. KUEPPER
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"The Saints" are a rock band formed in Brisbane, Australia in the early 1970s. They were pioneers of the punk rock movement in Australia.
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Release InformationThe Saints released the song "This Perfect Day" in July 1977. It was the second single from their debut album "(I'm) Stranded."
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Chart Rankings"This Perfect Day" spent nearly 20 weeks in the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 34.
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Single TypeThe song is considered a post-punk single, compared to the rest of the album, which was more raw punk.
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Musical Style"This Perfect Day" maintains the band's characteristic high-energy rock sound but features more dramatic vocal delivery and polished production.
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ProducerThe song was produced by British producer Rod Coe, who also produced the entirety of "(I'm) Stranded."
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Original PressingThe original vinyl pressing of the single featured a live cover of Ray Charles's "River Deep – Mountain High" as the B-side.
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PopularityDespite its moderate chart success, "This Perfect Day" is one of The Saints' most well-known and frequently performed songs.
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Song MessageThe song's lyrics are somewhat cynical, reflecting a disillusionment with society that aligns with punk's anti-establishment ethos.
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Critical AcclaimIn 2001, it was voted among the Top 30 Australian Songs of all time by APRA.
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