This Perfect Day
Saints Lyrics
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Ain't nothing has changed, it all goes on
And they'll keep laughing till the end
I've seen them drive around in cars
All look the same, get drunk in bars
And don't talk back, we got no social rights
What more to say?
Don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know
We got no high times, always flat
If you go out, you don't come back
It's all so funny I can't laugh
Oh, perfect day
What more to say?
Don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know
Don't talk to me about what's you done
Ain't nothing has changed, it all goes on
And they'll keep laughing till the end
Oh, perfect day
What more to say?
I don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know
Don't need nothin'
Don't need no one
The lyrics to “This Perfect Day” by Saints are a reflection on the monotony of society and the futility of striving for change. The repetition of “Ain't nothing has changed, it all goes on” emphasizes the apathy of the singer towards current affairs. They have seen people drive around in cars and get drunk in bars, all while conforming to the same societal norms. It’s a commentary on the lack of individuality and instead a need to fit into the mold for social acceptance. The line “we got no social rights” is a nod to the oppression that still exists, and the injustice that is still prevalent despite the facade of a perfect society.
The repetition of “Oh, perfect day, what more to say?” is both sarcastic and melancholic. The singer longs for something more, while also recognizing that this is the only reality they know. The line “Don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know” is a declaration of independence, but also shows the inability to see beyond the current status quo. The lack of high times and the constant flatness is reiterated with the line “If you go out, you don't come back”. The final lines “Don't need nothin'” and “Don't need no one” show the hopelessness and isolation the singer feels in this perfect day society.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't talk to me about what you done
I don't want to hear about your accomplishments because nothing has changed and life goes on as usual.
Ain't nothing has changed, it all goes on
No matter what anyone does, life continues unchanged.
And they'll keep laughing till the end
People will continue to live their lives humorously until the very end.
I've seen them drive around in cars
I have observed them driving around in their vehicles.
All look the same, get drunk in bars
They all seem identical, and they often become intoxicated in bars.
And don't talk back, we got no social rights
They don't argue because they lack social rights to do so.
Oh, perfect day
This day is just perfect.
What more to say?
What else could be added to describe this perfect day?
Don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know
I don't require anyone to educate me on things I already comprehend.
We got no high times, always flat
Life is dull and monotonous with no highs, only a flatline.
If you go out, you don't come back
If you go out, you are unlikely to come back unchanged.
It's all so funny I can't laugh
Things are so funny that I can't stop laughing.
Don't need nothin'
I don't need anything.
Don't need no one
I don't require anyone.
Don't talk to me about what's you done
I don't want to hear about what you've done.
I don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know
I already know everything, so I don't need someone to enlighten me.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: C. BAILEY, E. KUEPPER
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@davidheafield1436
Don't talk to me about what you done
Ain't nothing has changed, it all goes on
And they'll keep laughing till the end
I've seen them drive around in cars
All look the same, get drunk in bars
And don't talk back, we got no social rights
Oh, perfect day
What more to say?
Don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know
We got no high times, always flat
If you go out, you don't come back
It's all so funny I can't laugh
Oh, perfect day
What more to say?
Don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know
Don't talk to me about what's you done
Ain't nothing has changed, it all goes on
And they'll keep laughing till the end
Oh, perfect day
What more to say?
I don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know
Don't need nothin'
Don't need no one
@shoopy70
The Saints are an Australian punk rock band originating in Brisbane in 1973. ... With their debut single, "(I'm) Stranded", in September 1976, they became the first "punk" band outside the US to release a record, ahead of better-known acts including the Sex Pistols and the Clash.
Member: Chris Bailey, Ed Kuepper
Origin: Brisbane
Album: Eternally Yours, Paralytic Tonight, Dublin Tomorrow, A Little Madness to Be F...
Record label: EMI, Harvest, Mushroom Records
@angel4everable
One of the greatest punk singles ever. Under no circumstances should you ever listen to the slow version that appears on The Saints second album.
@chuckabbate5924
Yup this single version is way nastier. The guitar is absolutely filthy.
@TrevorBarre
@Chuck Abbate Fuckin' A!!
@peteranderson9881
I listened to the EP this was originally on, at a friend’s house. I eagerly scarfed up the Saint’s second album when it was released, only to hear a far inferior version of this song. I thought “What the heck? You just let go of one of the most powerful punk (metal) tunes ever released to put a mere shadow of it on your album? Are you guys NUTS!”
@dariowestern
This song did not get to No.1 in the UK. It only reached No.34 in the charts, but it should have gone into the top spot.
@doinacrancher8412
Similar story as Teenage Kicks by The Undertones, no.31.
@gavaniacono
Still absolutely stunning, after all these decades.
@steevsmith2792
R.I.P. Chris Bailey...10.4.2022.
This was one of the earliest Punk singles I bought. This Perfect Day/L.I.E.S. & taken from a Good Album (Stranded).
Erotic Neurotic and all.
Great memories back in the day.
@TrevorBarre
Mix it up with The Heartbreakers 'Chinese Rocks'.
@davidheafield1436
Don't talk to me about what you done
Ain't nothing has changed, it all goes on
And they'll keep laughing till the end
I've seen them drive around in cars
All look the same, get drunk in bars
And don't talk back, we got no social rights
Oh, perfect day
What more to say?
Don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know
We got no high times, always flat
If you go out, you don't come back
It's all so funny I can't laugh
Oh, perfect day
What more to say?
Don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know
Don't talk to me about what's you done
Ain't nothing has changed, it all goes on
And they'll keep laughing till the end
Oh, perfect day
What more to say?
I don't need no one to tell me what I don't already know
Don't need nothin'
Don't need no one