Perfect Day In Hell
Naomi Lyrics

That was one handshake drained of life
The hangman seems tired and drained, as if he's lost all life and energy from his body.

Said the hangman to his wife
The hangman is speaking to his wife, expressing his lack of energy and spirit.

And when he sleeps, you don't want to know his dreams
The hangman's dreams must be dark and horrific for him to not want to share them with his wife.

So you finally made your choice
Someone has made a significant decision, possibly related to a relationship or a life-altering event.

You lost your heart and found your voice
This decision led to the person becoming more assertive and confident, but also resulted in them losing their emotional attachment to something or someone.

And at long last everything's just what it seems
After this decision, things have become clearer and more straightforward, with no hidden agendas or deceit.

So there's a supernova in your stomach
The person is feeling a burst of energy and excitement so strong that it feels like an explosion in their abdomen.

Like getting punished for a lie you'd never tell
This feeling is like being punished for something they didn't do or wouldn't do, perhaps as a result of guilt or shame from the past.

You got company in all those messed up memories
The person is not alone in their painful memories, and they can take comfort in knowing others have similar experiences.

While for me it's just another perfect day in hell
The artist's reality is so unbearable that what others consider a bad day is nothing compared to their daily struggles.

Well, it's no use, this summer's gone
The singer acknowledges that a good thing has come to an end, but feels powerless to change it.

'cause nothing good will just go on
The artist is resigned to the fact that good things don't last forever and will eventually come to an end.

It's still the bones that tell us all about the flesh
The singer believes that one's history and past experiences shape their current state of being.

But how can something so alive
The singer is questioning how something that was once full of life and energy can change so drastically.

Turn into Europe '45
The singer is referencing the bleak and devastating aftermath of World War II, implying their situation is similarly dire.

How did those papers just wind up in the trash?
The artist is pondering how something with such significance could end up discarded and forgotten.

Still the old phone sits on those letters that you sent me
The artist is still holding on to something meaningful from their past, represented by the letters and the phone itself.

And my home feels like a highway side motel
The singer's home is no longer a comforting or familiar place, but instead feels cold and impersonal.

So for you it's like the end of a vacation
For others, the current situation may be temporary or a welcome relief, but for the singer, it's still a terrible reality.

While for me it's just another perfect day in hell
The artist reiterates that what others might consider a tolerable situation, to them feels like an eternal and agonizing punishment.

And to you it's back to some unfinished business
Others may feel like they have a sense of purpose or direction, but for the artist, life feels aimless and incomplete.

While for me it's writing something I can't spell
The artist is grappling with a larger issue or circumstance that they don't fully understand, as represented by the inability to spell correctly.

Guess your diary's a masterpiece
The singer is reflecting on someone else's experience or perspective, acknowledging that it's valid and valuable.

Of something I can't grasp
Despite recognizing the worth of someone else's viewpoint, the artist still struggles to understand it fully.

And the sun ignites another perfect day in hell
The singer uses a metaphorical image of the sun to underscore the unrelenting nature of their painful reality. Every day is another agonizing moment for them.