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

Never Again
This Perfect Day Lyrics

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If that´ s your closest look
You won´ t see me

If you don´ t care enough
You should free me

It´ s all up to you but..
Never never never never again

Will I be that blind

Never never never never again
Will I waste my time

In times of ignorance and assurance
In times of losing faith and endurance

I won´ t lett you down cos..
Never never never never again
Will I be that blind

Never never never never again
Will I waste my time

There´ s a sound ringing in my head
I can´ t make it go away
Like the risk of all mistakes I ever made

Never never never never again
Will I be that blind

Never never never never again
Will I waste my time

Never never never never again
Will I be untrue

Never never never never again
Will I lie to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Never again" by This Perfect Day convey a message of empowerment, self-discovery, and growth. The song portrays an experience where the singer has learned from their mistakes and will never repeat them again. They are taking control of their life by setting boundaries and refusing to take part in situations that do not align with their values.

The lyrics "If that's your closest look, you won't see me. If you don't care enough, you should free me" signify the singer's refusal to allow anyone to use them, ignore them, or take them for granted. The use of repetition in the lines "never again will I be that blind" and "never again will I waste my time" emphasize the determination of the singer to move forward and not let anyone or anything bring them down.

The line "there's a sound ringing in my head, I can't make it go away," represents the lingering effects of the past on the singer's life, but they are committed to moving past it and never repeating their mistakes again. This song is a call to self-love, self-respect, and self-care as the singer is no longer willing to compromise their integrity for the sake of others.

Line by Line Meaning

If that´ s your closest look
If that's as intimately familiar as you are with me

You won´ t see me
You won't truly understand me

If you don´ t care enough
If you're not invested enough

You should free me
You should let me go

It´ s all up to you but..
Ultimately, you hold the power in this situation

Never never never never again
There is absolute certainty that this will not happen again

Will I be that blind
Will I be so unaware

Will I waste my time
Will I spend precious moments on something unworthy

In times of ignorance and assurance
During times when I was unaware and felt secure

In times of losing faith and endurance
When I've lost trust and cannot persevere any longer

I won´ t lett you down cos..
I promise not to disappoint you because