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Artist/Band: PJ Harvey
Lyrics for Song: A Perfect Day Elise
Lyrics for Album: Is This Desire? [1998]



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



It's 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, pulled the trigger, and cried,

'It's a perfect day, Elise.'


A Perfect Day Elise

Released on PJ Harvey's 1998 album Is This Desire?, 'A Perfect Day Elise' stands as a defining track of her mid-career evolution. The song blends her signature gothic rock sensibilities with a haunting, minimalist arrangement that emphasizes atmospheric texture over traditional song structure. Featuring her distinctive, detached vocal delivery, the recording captures the introspective and melancholic mood characteristic of her work during this period. It serves as a pivotal moment in her discography, showcasing a shift toward more experimental soundscapes while maintaining her core emotional intensity. The track has since become a staple of her live performances and a touchstone for fans exploring her broader artistic journey.


Album Lyrics: Is This Desire? [1998]


PJ Harvey
"Is This Desire? [1998]"


1. Angelene
2. The Sky Lit Up
3. The Wind
4. My Beautiful Leah
5. A Perfect Day Elise
6. Catherine
7. Electric Light
8. The Garden
9. Joy
10. The River
11. No Girl So Sweet
12. Is This Desire?