Perfect Day
Night Terrors of 1927 Lyrics

Some taste the sky
There are people, probably children, who have high goals and aspirations that may seem unachievable.

Kids are up and running towards it
These young individuals are actively making efforts to reach their goals despite how difficult it may seem.

Mama dries her eyes
The singer's mother appears to be upset, but she doesn't want to worry her children so she is hiding her emotions.

Coffees on, she's ready for him
Although she may be upset about something, she is still preparing herself for what's next in life despite the challenges.

No matter what she does, It'll never be enough
The mother of the artist believes that she can never do enough for her children, even though she is doing the best that she can.

Her kids will disappear
The singer's children will eventually leave home one day and grow up to have their own lives to live.

Bus pulls in, the door rolls open
The bus is arriving, and the children will be leaving for school.

Mama hides her tears
The mother cannot help but be sad about losing her children, but she does not want them to see her cry, so she tries to hide her emotions.

Dishes done, her fate's been chosen
The mother accepts her circumstances, understanding that her children growing up and leaving for school is a part of life.

She's got daddy's gun, Knows how to load it up
The mother may have angry or violent tendencies but we do not know why she carries a gun or if she is actually planning to use it.

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This question is a part of the song and is left open to interpretation by the listener.

Everything is starting to boil over
Emotions are becoming too much to handle and are starting to get the better of the artist.

It's a grey, wide, open sky
The world around the singer is bleak and possibly represents a bad time in their life.

?
This question is a part of the song and is left open to interpretation by the listener.

Isabel's grades are high
Isabel has good grades, implying that she is doing well academically.

Got herself a scholarship
Isabel may have the opportunity to continue her education and pursue her dreams with the help of a scholarship.

Never knew love was blind
The artist never understood how difficult love can be and how it can potentially blind us to negative situations or people.

Lesson learned, she can't finish
Isabel may have been betrayed or hurt by someone she loved, leading her to believe that she is done with love and relationships.

Doctor's gonna take away one mistake
The singer or Isabel may have gotten pregnant, leading to the decision to have an abortion.

It's a perfect day
Despite the difficult circumstances, the artist is still trying to be positive and believe that today is a good day.

To start it over
The artist may want to forget the past and move on to a better future, using today as a new beginning.