Perfect Day
Echoes of Perfect Day: A Poignant Tale of Hope Amidst Desolation
Lyrics
There's a warm wind blowing off the sea
Describing a pleasant weather condition with a warm breeze coming from the sea.
The sky is clear and blue
Portraying a clear and blue sky, indicating good weather.
The desert glows in shades of gold
Depicting the desert with glowing shades of gold, possibly referring to its beauty.
A postcard just for you
Implies sending a picturesque postcard to someone.
The general's on the radio
Refers to a general on the radio announcing victory in a war.
To say the war is won
Contrasts the general's claim of victory with the reality that for many, the battle is ongoing.
But for 9 thousand people left behind
Highlights the number of people still affected or impacted by the war's aftermath.
The battle's just begun
Emphasizes the continuation of struggle despite official declarations of triumph.
If this is a dream why won't you wake them
Ponders the possibility of this idyllic scenario being a dream.
If you know the answer won't you say
Asks for clarity or truth if someone knows it, possibly about the surreal nature of the situation.
Why are so many people cryin'
Questions the reason behind the sorrow and tears amidst what seems to be a perfect day.
On this perfect day
Highlights the paradox of tears on a day that appears ideal.
A woman sits alone upon the ruins of her home
Portrays a woman alone in the ruins of her home, symbolizing loss and isolation.
She has no-one left to love
Emphasizes her lack of remaining connections or loved ones.
No-one to call her own
Highlights her solitude and absence of belonging.
If this is a dream why won't you wake them
Repeats the contemplation of whether this scenario is a dream.
If you know the answer won't you say
Reiterates the call for someone to provide answers or explanations.
Why are so many people cryin'
Reiterates the confusion over the sorrow experienced on what seems like an ideal day.
On this perfect day
Reemphasizes the contrast between happiness and sadness on a supposed perfect day.
A young man finds a broken toy
Illustrates a young man discovering a broken toy, likely representing loss or damage.
He made for his small son
Clarifies that the toy was made for his son, indicating a personal and emotional loss.
Its the only thing remaining of the life he knew and loved
Emphasizes the toy's significance as the sole remaining connection to a cherished past life.
IIf this is a dream why won't you wake him
Repeats the contemplation of whether the scenario is a dream.
If you know the answer won't you say
Reiterates the plea for answers or explanations regarding the contradiction of emotions.
Why are so many people crying
Questions the reason behind the widespread sorrow and also hints at deceit or falsehood.
Oh so many people lying
Highlights the prevalence of people lying or being deceitful on what should be a perfect day.
Oh so many people dying
Emphasizes the harsh reality of many people dying despite the day being seemingly perfect.
On this perfect day
Repeats the contradiction of tears amidst what's supposed to be a perfect day.
Are you still crying perfect day
Asks if the sorrow persists despite the perfect day scenario.
Are you still lying perfect day
Reiterates the question about falsehood or deception persisting despite the ideal day.
Will you be dying perfect day
Raises the question of whether death continues despite the apparent perfection of the day.
Are you still crying
Repeats the query about tears despite the notion of a perfect day.
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