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

Headache
This Perfect Day Lyrics

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I... never said I was perfect
And God... knows that I try
And I know... that you don′t mind fighting
But we... don't even know why
I guess it makes it more exciting

You can be my headache if you like
You can be my headache I don′t mind

(And it goes on and on and on...)

And God knows... that you're not perfect
But I... I know that you try
And no one else knows how to shock me
The way you do all the time

Yeah no one else knows how to rock me
(I fell out of bed and I hit my head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to This Perfect Day's song Headache can be interpreted in different ways. The song depicts a relationship that is complicated and intense but also exciting in its own way. The opening lines, "I never said I was perfect, and God knows that I try" sets the stage for the theme of trying and failing. It shows that the singer acknowledges their imperfection, and they try hard to be better. However, despite their efforts, they still have problems in their relationship, and they don't understand why they fight. The line, "But we don't even know why, I guess it makes it more exciting" can be seen as the singer trying to justify the conflicts in their relationship.

Further along in the song, the singer acknowledges that their partner is not perfect either, but they appreciate their effort. They mention how no one can shock or rock them the way their partner does, even if it means being a headache at times. The overall tone of the song is that the relationship is worth it, even with the challenges that come with it.

One interesting fact about the song Headache is that it was originally released in 2017 but gained popularity on TikTok in 2020. The song became a trend on the app, with users creating dance videos, lip-syncing to the lyrics, and using it as background music for comedic skits.

Line by Line Meaning

I... never said I was perfect
I acknowledge that I am not perfect

And God... knows that I try
I make an effort to be better, and God recognizes that

And I know... that you don′t mind fighting
I understand that you are okay with arguments and disagreements

But we... don't even know why
However, we do not have a clear reason for why we argue or disagree

I guess it makes it more exciting
Perhaps, the unpredictability of our fights adds excitement to our relationship

You can be my headache if you like
You can be a source of trouble or annoyance in my life, and I don't mind

You can be my headache I don′t mind
Your challenging presence is welcome in my life

(And it goes on and on and on...)
And this dynamic and unpredictable relationship continues indefinitely

And God knows... that you're not perfect
I recognize that you, like me, have flaws

But I... I know that you try
However, I also know that you make efforts to improve yourself and our relationship

And no one else knows how to shock me
Out of everyone else, only you have the ability to surprise or shock me

The way you do all the time
This occurs frequently and is a quality unique to our relationship

Yeah no one else knows how to rock me
Only you have the ability to move or affect me deeply in this way

(I fell out of bed and I hit my head)
This unexpected event is an example of the kind of shocks and surprises that only you can provide

Writer(s): Ove Markstrom, Mats Eriksson, Peter Fahlgren, Ralph Tjarnlund, Johan Nilsson

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