Michael Pritzl is the singer/songwriter for the rock band The Violet Burnin… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Pritzl is the singer/songwriter for the rock band The Violet Burning. He released two solo albums, entitled Hollow Songs (2004) and Mercy Songs (2010), of mostly reworked Violet Burning songs. He also had a project called The Gravity Show. He also was involved in the making of the later-era recordings with the short-lived band Cush.

Perfect Day
Michael Pritzl Lyrics

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I'm in love with the sunrise
When it shines up through the night

Yeah, it was a perfect day
Oh, you've got that perfect way

Walk with me in the afternoon
You've got such a godly style

Tenderness, a holy kiss upon my face
And everyone's out in the rain

Yeah, it was a perfect day
Oh, you've got that perfect way
You hold the light on that perfect day
You took my heart in your perfect way

When you climb down beside me,
Brush the hair back from your eyes
In your simple way, you smile and say,
"I love your name," and it lights me deep inside

Yeah, it was a perfect day
Oh, you've got that perfect way
You hold the light on that perfect day,
You took my heart in your perfect way

You uncage me when you reach me in that perfect way
Come, teach me in that perfect day
You got soul
Soul, soul, soul, soul

Yeah, it was a perfect day
Yeah, it was a perfect day
Oh, oh, oh... (you've got that perfect way)
I held the light, it was a perfect day

I held the light, it was a perfect day
Oh, you've got that perfect way

Overall Meaning

The song "Perfect Day" by Michael Pritzl explores the theme of finding perfection and a sense of fulfilment through love. The opening lines, "I'm in love with the sunrise, when it shines up through the night," suggest a new beginning or a fresh start, indicating that the singer has found a sense of purpose and direction through this relationship. The imagery of the sunrise is often used to represent hope and new beginnings. The chorus, "Yeah, it was a perfect day, oh, you've got that perfect way," highlights the idea that the singer's partner makes every day better with their presence, they have a unique and perfect quality that can bring light to the singer's life.

The second verse, "Walk with me in the afternoon, You've got such a godly style, Tenderness, a holy kiss upon my face, And everyone's out in the rain," portrays the idea that the singer feels safe and comfortable in the presence of their partner. The use of the words "godly" and "holy" suggests that the partner represents a spiritual or divine source of love in the singer's life. The sense of isolation from the world that the last line implies lends to the idea that this relationship is all that matters to the singer.

The final verse, "You uncage me when you reach me in that perfect way, Come, teach me in that perfect day, You got soul, Soul, soul, soul," portrays the idea that the singer feels free and liberated in the presence of their partner, and that they are not bound by their insecurities and fears anymore. The repetition of the word "soul" reinforces the idea that this relationship goes beyond mere physical attraction, but reaches deeper into the emotional and spiritual realms.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm in love with the sunrise
The singer has a deep admiration for the beauty of a sunrise.

When it shines up through the night
The sunrise is particularly special when it happens after a long, dark night.

Yeah, it was a perfect day
The day being referred to was truly wonderful and without flaws.

Oh, you've got that perfect way
The artist attributes the perfection of the day to the person they are with, who has a special quality about them that contributes to this feeling.

Walk with me in the afternoon
The artist wants to spend time with their companion during the day.

You've got such a godly style
The companion has a way of acting that is almost divine or spiritual in nature.

Tenderness, a holy kiss upon my face
The way the companion expresses their love is gentle and pure, like a sacred gesture.

And everyone's out in the rain
The world around them is experiencing hardship or difficulty, but the artist and their companion are experiencing a moment of bliss together.

You hold the light on that perfect day
The companion has a positive effect on the artist's life, illuminating it and making it brighter.

When you climb down beside me
The artist is lying down and the companion is joining them.

Brush the hair back from your eyes
The companion is physically close to the singer, close enough to touch.

In your simple way, you smile and say
The companion communicates their affection in a straightforward but genuine manner.

"I love your name," and it lights me deep inside
The singer is deeply affected by the lover's words and feels an emotional connection to them.

You uncage me when you reach me in that perfect way
The companion liberates the singer from any emotional burdens they may have, making them feel free and happy.

Come, teach me in that perfect day
The singer wants to learn from their companion and deepen their relationship.

You got soul
The companion has a deep and profound character.

Yeah, it was a perfect day
The artist reiterates the special nature of the day they are describing.

Oh, oh, oh... (you've got that perfect way)
The companion's behavior and personality are a key factor in why the day was so perfect.

I held the light, it was a perfect day
The singer looks back on the day with a feeling of having been in a bright, happy place.

You took my heart in your perfect way
The companion won the artist's heart in a way that felt natural and pure.

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