Botti is also a former radio host. His show, called "Chill with Chris Botti," focused mainly on "chill" music, which is described as "smooth jazz with a touch of cool jazz."
Perfect Day
Chris Botti Lyrics
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Lying here with you in my arms
I pull you close and as I softly say
It's gonna be a perfect day
We laughed, we talked, bathed in peaceful silence
What a pair in a world of our own
How blessed I've been that I can truly say
With you it's Christmas every day
Moon shadows mimic our embrace as
Angels dance along with every move we make
Midnight and the snow's still fallin'
Each moment graced with you by my side
All is calm as we watch the fire fade
The end of a perfect day
Oooh it was a perfect day
The song "Perfect Day" by Chris Botti is a romantic tune that describes a day in the life of a couple, who manage to create a perfect day irrespective of what is happening around them. In the first verse, the snow falls but the couple lies together in each other's arms, and the singer reassures the partner that the day will be perfect. The relationship that they share is one of extraordinary love, which is evident when the lyrics describe how they talk and laugh together in their own little world. The second verse conveys that every single moment spent with the partner is an unforgettable one because it is met with tremendous warmth and overwhelming love, as they watch the fire slowly dye out. The song essentially embraces the simple moments that evoke love, happiness, and warmth between two people.
The lines, "Your eyes on me cut right through the chill of the air
Moon shadows mimic our embrace as
Angels dance along with every move we make" imply that the couple is so deeply in love that they are fully immersed in their own world, where they are lost in each other's eyes, while nature surrounds and molds to their love. The moon, the snow, and even the dancing angels are a testament to the love that they share. The “perfect day” they’ve shared was essentially just learning to appreciate the present moment that they have together, no matter how simple it may be. They keep their love alive by enjoying every minute they are by each other’s side.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise and the snow is falling
The scene is set at dawn and it is snowing. Possibly a metaphor for new beginnings or clean slate.
Lying here with you in my arms
The singer is with someone they love, physically together, in a warm and comfortable setting.
I pull you close and as I softly say
The singer possibly whispers romantic words to his partner- something that is not revealed in the song.
It's gonna be a perfect day
The artist feels that this day is perfect or can become perfect because of who he is spending it with.
We laughed, we talked, bathed in peaceful silence
The two spend quality time together, enjoying each other's company without feeling the need to fill the silence with words.
What a pair in a world of our own
The two people feel like they are in their own world, perhaps isolated from others but enjoying each other's company.
How blessed I've been that I can truly say
The singer feels grateful because of the person he is with and how they make him feel.
With you it's Christmas every day
The metaphor suggests that this person makes every day special like Christmas, which is often associated with happiness and togetherness.
Your eyes on me cut right through the chill of the air
The person he is with has a powerful effect on him and he feels warm and comforted in their presence.
Moon shadows mimic our embrace as
The shadows created by the moonlight resemble an embrace between the two people, suggesting intimacy and closeness.
Angels dance along with every move we make
This line might be interpreted differently, but it possibly suggests that they are so happy and perfect together that it feels like they have an audience in heaven.
Midnight and the snow's still fallin'
The song comes full circle, ending at midnight with snow still falling from the sky. This line serves as a bookend to the opening line of the song.
Each moment graced with you by my side
The person makes each moment of the day special and enjoyable, simply by being there.
All is calm as we watch the fire fade
The day may be over but there is a feeling of contentment and peacefulness. The fire could be symbolic of warmth or shared love.
The end of a perfect day
Despite the day coming to an end, the singer is happy and content because of who he spent it with. The day was perfect because of them.
Oooh it was a perfect day
The song ends on a happy note, with the artist sure that the day truly was perfect because of the person he shared it with.
Writer(s): Marx Richard N, Marx Cynthia
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@juanitauransky1685
He has such a beautiful voice.
@mizpahboy7513
Fragments came floating into your mind like bits of light drifting down
from the stars, you caught them and fitted them together to make a "Perfect Day".
@KYLEREISE
Very nice, G!
@anthonyspinelli6438
what album of Chris botti is this song on?
@MeNightingale
On “December” album, 2002