A Perfect Day Elise
PJ Harvey
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He got lucky one time Hitting with the girl in room 509 She turned her back on him facing the frame Said, "Listen Joe, don't you come here again" White sun scattered all over the sea He could think of nothing but her name "Elise" God is the sweat running down his back The water soaked her blonde hair black Its a perfect day Elise He got burned by the sun His face so pale and his hands so worn Let himself in room 509 Said a prayer, and cried It's a perfect day, Elise
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Written by: POLLY JEAN HARVEY
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"A Perfect Day Elise" was released in 1998 as the first single from PJ Harvey's fourth album, "Is This Desire?".
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Chart PerformanceEven though it wasn't a mainstream hit, the song peaked at No. 25 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Harvey's highest charting single to date.
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InspirationWhile PJ Harvey does not often publicly explain the meaning of her songs, "A Perfect Day Elise" is believed to be inspired by Chris Kraus's novel "I Love Dick", which Harvey was reading at the time she wrote the song.
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CompositionThe song has an energetic rock tempo with strong, aggressive drums and electrifying guitar distortion, a hallmark of Harvey's musical style.
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Music VideoThe music video for "A Perfect Day Elise" was directed by Maria Mochnacz, a longtime collaborator of PJ Harvey. It features a surreal, dream-like sequence of images that matches the song's intense and moody nature.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from music critics. It was praised for its powerful and passionate vocals, atmospheric sound, and emotionally resonant lyrics.
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Live Performances"A Perfect Day Elise" has been a consistent part of PJ Harvey's concert setlists, often being played with a more stripped-down arrangement.
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Album InfluenceThe song's dark and edgy sound set the tone for the rest of the "Is This Desire?" album, which is considered one of Harvey's most experimental works.
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Commercial SuccessThe single became a moderate commercial success in Europe, charting in several countries including Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
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Experimental ApproachThe song is noted for its combination of electronica and rock, demonstrating Harvey's willingness to experiment with different genres and sounds throughout her career.
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