Perfect Day
Karen O & Danger Mouse Lyrics
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Drink Sangria in the park
And then later, when it gets dark
We go home
Just a perfect day
Feed animals in the zoo
Then later, a movie too
Oh it's such a perfect day
I'm glad I spent it with you
Oh such a perfect day
You just keep me hanging on
You just keep me hanging on
Just a perfect day
Problems all left alone
Weekenders on our own
It's such fun
Just a perfect day
You made me forget myself
I thought I was someone else
Someone good
Oh it's such a perfect day
I'm glad I spent it with you
Oh such a perfect day
You just keep me hanging on
You just keep me hanging on
You're going to reap just what you sow
You're going to reap just what you sow
You're going to reap just what you sow
You're going to reap just what you sow
Karen O & Danger Mouse's song Perfect Day is a nostalgic song about spending a perfect day with someone you love. It speaks to the idea that nothing grand or extraordinary needs to happen to create a perfect day, just simple pleasures that you can share with someone special. The first verse describes a lazy day in the park drinking Sangria with a lover, followed by a movie and then returning home. The second verse suggests a spontaneous visit to the zoo to feed the animals, followed by more simplicity - a relaxing day spent being carefree and neglecting problems.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the phrase "oh it's such a perfect day, I'm glad I spent it with you" which reiterates the importance of being with someone you love, and how much a day can be enhanced by good company. The final line, "you just keep me hanging on," serves as a warning to listeners that their actions will have consequences and that they will "reap what they sow."
Overall, Perfect Day is a celebration of the present moment, and a reminder to appreciate the simple things in life with those you care about. It's about enjoying life's moments together, and creating memories that you can cherish forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a perfect day
A day that is without flaws or difficulties
Drink Sangria in the park
To consume a Spanish wine cocktail while enjoying the outdoors
And then later, when it gets dark
After the sun sets
We go home
We return to our place of residence
Feed animals in the zoo
To provide food to the creatures at a wildlife park
Then later, a movie too
Afterward, we watch a film
And then home
Returning back to our home
Oh it's such a perfect day
This day is surprisingly amazing
I'm glad I spent it with you
I am thankful that I got to spend it with you
You just keep me hanging on
You have me stuck and captivated
Problems all left alone
No difficulties or trouble to deal with
Weekenders on our own
Spending the weekend alone, just the two of us
It's such fun
An experience that is enjoyable and entertaining
You made me forget myself
In your company, I lost track of who I am
I thought I was someone else
Felt like a different person
Someone good
A better version of myself
You're going to reap just what you sow
The consequences of your actions will catch up to you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lou Reed
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@noeliavalverde1
This is a great cover. I am always thrilled with Karen O. Her voice is just so beautiful
@corneliusmcgillicuddy2522
Karen O does such a wonderful job making classics fresh. Under Pressure, If You're Gonna Be Dumb You Gotta Be Tough, and this. I'm falling hard for the algorithm today.
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Anyone here after Good Girls season 3?
@suebova6338
Yes!
@angiebolden1962
Yep! Good song!!
@rosiedotz4117
Yessss, goodgirls have an awesome soundtrack. Ive made my playlist with all the the songs that come out😂
@ruby6810
Yupppp!! Haah
@dasfeenfleisch8775
Yeah!
@HR-od9fl
The best cover I've ever heard ❤️
@williamgraeme6439
Great cover! I still see the scene from Trainspotting listening to it. I had never heard the original until I saw that movie.