This Perfect Day was a band from Skelleftea in northern Sweden that took it… Read Full Bio ↴This Perfect Day was a band from Skelleftea in northern Sweden that took its name from Ira Levin's 1970 sci-fi novel "A Beautiful Day". Formed in 1987 in Palembang, Sumatra (!), TPD brought together five school friends all of whom originated from Skellefteå: Mats Eriksson (vocals), Richard Johansson (guitar), Ove Markström (guitar), Ralph Tjärnlund (drums) and Peter Fahlgren (bass). The band pitched their first recordings on cassette to the local - and now legendary - record company A West Side Fabrication with whom they were initially signed and released their first singles on vinyl and cassette. (Yes, cassettes!). Following a gig at the Hultsfred Festival in 1991, the band moved to MNW's sub-label Soap Records whose stable also included Cinammon and the Wannadies. Following the release of Rubber Soul, the band's debut album in 1992, TPD quickly established themselves as part of the Swedish alternative guitar-pop scene. Although parallels were soon being drawn with The Cure, The Smiths and other British guitar bands and Wave exponents of the era, TPD retained their own unique sound and style. Drummer, Ralph Tjärnlund, left the band during the recording of their eponymous release in 1992, to be replaced by Johan Nilsson.

They toured extensively in Europe, Asia and N America up until 1998 during which their label had planned a compilation. This, however, ran into problems when MNW went through a turbulent phase and subsequently postponed the project. The band were ultimately victims of inner turmoil and disbanded after the Hultsfred Festival in 1998.
Setting Things Straight is a double CD, 33-track compilation of the band's ten recording years with MNW released in 2007 and gives the listener a broad and valuable insight into TPD's musical achievements.

SINGLES & EP’s
Christ, Marx, Wood & Wei Cassette 1987 A West Side Fabrication WE 004
Songs about love & affection Single 1988 A West Side Fabrication WE 007
Balcony love Single 1990 A West Side Fabrication WE 014
Postcard summers Single 1991 A West Side Fabrication WE 023
This friendship of ours Single 1992 Snap Records SNAP 1001
In the mood Single 1992 Snap Records SNAPC 1
She’s got a horse of her own Single 1992 Snap Records SNAPC 6
I’m in love Single 1993 Snap Records SNAPC 17
Can’t you see Single 1993 Snap Records SNAPC 22
Oh Susie EP 1994 Soap Records SNAPC 25
It’s a shame Single 1995 Soap Records SNAPC 32
Simply irresistible Single 1995 Soap Records SNAPC 34
Fishtank Single 1997 Soap Records SNAPC 45
Fishtank EP 1997 Soap Records SNAPC 46
Could have been friends Single 1997 Soap Records SNAPC 47
Dolphins Single 1997 Soap Records SNAPC 49

ALBUMS
Rubber soul 1992 Snap Records SNAP 101
This perfect day 1993 Snap Records SNAP 10
Don’t smile 1995 Soap Records SNAP 20
C-60 1997 Soap Records SNAP 26
Setting Things Straight 1987 - 2007 Compilation 2007 Soap Records RESNAP 5

Dolphins
This Perfect Day Lyrics

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If I was a dolphin
Lost and lonely in the sea
Would you go swimming beyond the coral reefs
Looking for me
I need to know
'Cause I would always wonder
Could we be happy
If you were a dolphin just like me?

We're dolphins in the sea
My dolphin girl and me
We swim from town to town
Two dolphins on the run

Lalalala... lalalalala...

If I was a dolphin swimming in the deep blue sea
No one could touch me or say to me what I should be
And i... wouldn't worry about rain or thunder
We could be happy

If you were a dolphin just like me?

We're dolphins in the sea
My dolphin girl and me
We swim from town to town
Two dolphins on the run

We never have to speak
We never have to sleep

Tchiibapedodidong
This is a dolphin song

Overall Meaning

The song "Dolphins" by This Perfect Day is a whimsical and dreamy tune that explores the idea of being a dolphin in the ocean. The lyrics depict a scenario where the singer is a lonely dolphin in the sea and wonders if someone would go looking for him beyond the coral reefs. The underlying theme of the song is about wanting to find a companion who shares similar experiences and a similar way of life. The chorus repeats "We're dolphins in the sea, my dolphin girl and me" emphasizing the bond and sense of freedom that they share.

The song projects a utopian vision of a life without worries or constraints. The lyrics suggest that dolphins possess a carefree spirit and that they are free to roam and explore the vastness of the ocean. The song also reveals the idea of being in a relationship without having to communicate verbally or conform to societal norms. The singer feels complete with his dolphin companion and suggests that his relationship with her is free of any complications. The song ends on a playful note with the line "Tchiibapedodidong, this is a dolphin song", which encapsulates the sense of joy and freedom that the singer feels.

Overall, "Dolphins" is a fun and imaginative song that captures the essence of wanting to break free from the mundane aspects of life and live freely without any constraints. The song is a celebration of the simple joys of life and the need for companionship that transcends societal norms.

Line by Line Meaning

If I was a dolphin
Imagine me as a dolphin swimming in the sea

Lost and lonely in the sea
Feeling disconnected and alone in the vast ocean

Would you go swimming beyond the coral reefs
Would you search for me beyond the usual boundaries

Looking for me
Seeking my companionship and presence

I need to know
I am curious and seek clarification

'Cause I would always wonder
I would constantly ponder and question

Could we be happy
Is it possible for us to experience joy and contentment

If you were a dolphin just like me?
If we were the same, would we connect and find happiness

We're dolphins in the sea
We are sea creatures who resemble dolphins

My dolphin girl and me
My female dolphin friend and I

We swim from town to town
We travel from place to place in the ocean

Two dolphins on the run
We are escaping and exploring together

We never have to speak
Our connection transcends verbal communication

We never have to sleep
Our wanderlust and freedom is limitless

Tchiibapedodidong
These are sounds that we, as dolphins, make

This is a dolphin song
This is our unique way of expressing ourselves

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHAN NILSSON, MATS ERIKSSON, OVE MARKSTROM, PETER FAHLGREN, RICKARD JOHANSSON

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