Perfect Day
Fischer Z Lyrics


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Young man gemini lots of sensitivity
Seeks the girl of his dreams sure that eternally
Far too long to wait for the perfect day
Far too long to wait for the perfect day
Young girl, 17, who knows what she could have been
Needs a flat urgently for her child, eternity's
Far too long to wait for the perfect day
Far too long to wait for the perfect day
Something I know, something I know
Please don't tell me something I know
I open my mouth, I try to speak
You come for a day and you stay for a week

Gentle businessman searching for his peter pan
Nice house by the park, wrestles with an aching heart
Far too long lo wait for the perfect day
Far too long to wait for the perfect day

Something I know, something I know
Please don't tell me something I know
I open my mouth I try to speak
You come for a day and stay for a week
Young mum stuck at home waiting by the telephone
Desperate needs a rest, knows that forever is
Far too long to wait for the perfect day
Far too long to wait for the perfect day

Something I know, something I know
Please don't tell me something I know
I open my mouth I try lo speak
You come for a day and stay for a week

Leave it to the businessmen to die young
You took me to heaven I bought you a creme brule
You gave the impression you had so much more to say
The pessimist inside me was amazed at what you do
I'd need major surgery to change my attitude
I don't know what you want
I'm a singer not a clairvoyant
I don't know what you need it's a mystery to me
Leave it to the businessmen (To die young)
To worry where our future's gone
Leave it to the businessmen (To die young)
To worry where our future's gone
To die young
You were always smiling I was sure it couldn't last
But you were so determined to prevent me seeing past
The carefree individual you presented the world
So how can I identify you undercover girl
I don 't know what you want
I'm a singer not a clairvoyant
I don't know what you need
It's a mystery to me (To die young)
Leave it to the businessmen (To die young)




To worry where our future's gone
To die young

Overall Meaning

The song "Perfect Day" by Fischer Z touches on the theme of waiting for the perfect day to come. The lyrics describe different individuals who are all waiting for something in their lives, but they feel like they've been waiting for too long. The song opens by introducing a young man who is seeking the girl of his dreams and feels like he's been waiting forever. The next individual introduced is a young girl who needs a flat urgently for her child and is also waiting for the perfect day to arrive. Another character is a gentle businessman, who is struggling with an aching heart despite having everything he wants in life. The final character is a young mother who is waiting for relief from her daily life and feels like she'll be waiting forever.


The repeated line of "Far too long to wait for the perfect day" emphasizes the frustration that these characters are feeling. The chorus then shifts to a plea of "Something I know" where the characters don't want to hear cliches or false promises, they want to hear real solutions to their problems. The final lines of the song express the pessimism and confusion of the singer, who feels like their life is out of their control and their future is uncertain, leaving it all to the businessmen to worry about.


Overall, "Perfect Day" is a poignant reflection on the universal feeling of waiting for something better and feeling like it will never come. The song reminds us that life doesn't always pan out the way we want it to and that we must keep moving forward despite the obstacles and uncertainties.



Line by Line Meaning

Young man gemini lots of sensitivity
A young man, born under the sign of Gemini, has a lot of emotional depth and looks for his true love, hoping to find it forever.


Seeks the girl of his dreams sure that eternally
He's looking for the girl of his dreams, hoping that their love will last forever.


Far too long to wait for the perfect day
He's been waiting too long for that perfect day to come.


Young girl, 17, who knows what she could have been
A 17-year-old girl laments about what she could have achieved in life if she had not become a mother so young.


Needs a flat urgently for her child, eternity's
She desperately needs a home for her child, hoping that it will last forever.


Something I know, something I know
The singer wants to be heard, he knows what he wants to say.


Please don't tell me something I know
He doesn't want to be told something he already knows.


I open my mouth, I try to speak
He tries to express himself.


You come for a day and you stay for a week
People who come to visit, end up over-staying their welcome.


Gentle businessman searching for his peter pan
A kind-hearted businessman is searching for a youthful spirit in his life.


Nice house by the park, wrestles with an aching heart
He wrestles with a broken heart despite his comfortable life.


Young mum stuck at home waiting by the telephone
A mother is stuck at home waiting for a phone call, hoping for a break from her routine.


Desperate needs a rest, knows that forever is
She desperately needs a rest, hoping that it will last forever.


Leave it to the businessmen to die young
It seems businessmen rarely live long.


You took me to heaven I bought you a creme brule
The singer shares a moment with someone special, exchanging gifts.


You gave the impression you had so much more to say
The other person seemed to have a lot more to share.


The pessimist inside me was amazed at what you do
The singer, who's usually negative, is amazed by the other person's positivity.


I'd need major surgery to change my attitude
The singer needs to make a significant change in his outlook on life.


I don't know what you want
The singer is unsure what the other person wants or needs.


I'm a singer not a clairvoyant
The singer can only express his thoughts through his music, not predict the future.


It's a mystery to me
The other person's needs or desires remain a mystery.


To worry where our future's gone
It's the businessmen's job to worry about where our future is headed.


You were always smiling I was sure it couldn't last
The singer doubts that the other person's happiness is sincere or long-lasting.


But you were so determined to prevent me seeing past
The other person intentionally hides their true feelings from the singer.


The carefree individual you presented the world
The other person presents themselves as carefree and without attachment.


So how can I identify you undercover girl
The singer can't recognize the other person in disguise. He calls her an 'undercover girl'.


To die young
An observation that some people die young.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN WATTS

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@realmarcio2029

Oh my God!This song makes me cry and feel deeply emotional when I hear the chorus, and especially the final part, I love this melody and I really like John Watts' voice, I recognize truth and sincerity in his voice, for me it is the best Fischer Z song, I would like had been the best known song of the band and had been more successful!

Something I know, something I know
Please don't tell me something I know
I open my mouth I try to speak
You come for a day and stay for a week

YOUNG MAN Gemini lots of sensitivily
Seeks the girl of his dreams sure that eternily's
Far too long, Far too long



@axeman0073

Young man Gemini lots of sensitivity
Seeks the girl of his dreams sure that eternity's
Far too long to wait for the Perfect Day
Far too long to wait for the Perfect Day
Young girl 17 who knows what she could have been
Needs a flat urgently for her child, eternity's
Far too long to wait for the Perfect Day
Far too long to wait for the Perfect Day
Something I know, something I know
Please don't tell me something I know
I open my mouth, I try to speak
You come for a day and you stay for a week
Something I know, something I know
Please don't tell me something I know
I open my mouth, I try to speak
You come for a day and you stay for a week
Gentle businessman searching for his Peter Pan
Nice house by the Park, wrestles with an aching heart
Far too long to wait for the Perfect Day
Far too long to wait for the Perfect Day
Something I know, something I know
Please don't tell me something I know
I open my mouth I try to speak
You come for a day and stay for a week
Something I know, something I know
Please don't tell me something I know
I open my mouth I try to speak
You come for a day and stay for a week
Far too long to wait for the Perfect Day
Young mum stuck at home waiting by the telephone
Desperate needs a rest, knows that forever is
Far too long to wait for the Perfect Day
Far too long to wait for the Perfect Day
Something I know, something I know
Please don't tell me something I know
I open my mouth I try lo speak
You come for a day and stay for a week
Something I know, something I know
Please don't tell me something I know
I open my mouth I try to speak
You come for a day and stay for a week
Young man Gemini lots of sensitivity
Seeks the girl of his dreams sure that eternity
Far too long, far too long
Young man Gemini lots of sensitivity
Seeks the girl of his dreams sure that eternity's
Far too long, ohh it's far too long
Sure that eternity, too long to wait, sure that eternity



All comments from YouTube:

@gavinscott8903

Still stands the test of time doesn't it. So much better than 99 per cent of today's so called music

@anthonycoleman1909

With respect you are wrong Gavin, it is better than 100% of today's 'music'.

@anthonycoleman1909

@@kathleenmaclachlan1541 thanks for your reply. It inspired me to watch the video to start my day here in Australia

@yannicreative4056

yep totally agree - I sometimes think they create shows like Idol and Got Talent simply because the business is jealous of some of these amazingly perfect songs.

@johnstimpson6834

I hadn't realised ai had progressed this far today

@eausbschw

confirm

@adroitpanels

The 80’s was the best time. The best music. The best generation.

@timwendelken2444

Close to the most under rated song of the ‘80’s.

@MP-id2po

This song epitomizes what a classic pop song is all about. Rhythm, simple lyrics, great song structure, tension, and melody, melody, melody and even more melody.

It's an art form lost on today's songwriters.

@Tommyblueeyes

agreed mate...agreed

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