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Postcards From Italy
Beirut Lyrics


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The times we had
Oh, when the wind would blow with rain and snow
Were not all bad
We put our feet just where they had, had to go
Never to go

The shattered soul
Following close but nearly twice as slow
In my good times
There were always golden rocks to throw
At those who
Those who admit defeat too late
Those were our times, those were our times

And I will love to see that day
That day is mine
When she will marry me outside with the willow trees
And play the songs we made
They made me so
And I would love to see that day
Her day was mine

Overall Meaning

In the song "Postcards from Italy," Beirut sings about a reflection of the times they had that weren't all bad, despite the rain and snow that the wind blew in. They talk about putting their feet where they had to go and not where they wanted to go. The shattered soul still continued to follow close, but at a slower pace. In "good times," the singer always had golden rocks to throw at those who admit defeat too late, and they reminisce about those times. The singer expresses their desire to see the day when they'll marry their love outside with the willow trees and play the songs they made. They express the fond memories the songs remind them of and how much it would mean to see their love get married.


The song has a nostalgic feel to it, with lyrics that look back on old times and expressing gratitude for the good moments despite the bad weather. It's a bittersweet feeling that makes one long for the past. The singer's longing for a day when they could see their love get married creates a hopeful tone. The song has a heart-warming feel to it that grips at the heartstrings.


Line by Line Meaning

The times we had
Reflecting on the past experiences


Oh, when the wind would blow with rain and snow
Describing harsh weather conditions


Were not all bad
Recognizing that there were still positive aspects to life


We put our feet just where they had, had to go
Following the path that was meant to be taken


Never to go
Accepting the fact that the past cannot be changed


The shattered soul
Feeling broken and hurt inside


Following close but nearly twice as slow
Struggling to keep up with everyday life


In my good times
Reflecting on the happy times


There were always golden rocks to throw
Finding something to celebrate, even in hard times


At those who
Directing energy towards those who


Those who admit defeat too late
Focusing on those who delay admitting their mistakes


Those were our times, those were our times
Acknowledging that life was not always easy, but it was a shared experience


And I will love to see that day
Anticipating a future event with excitement


That day is mine
Feeling entitled to the realization of this dream


When she will marry me outside with the willow trees
Envisioning a specific event in the future when love is fulfilled


And play the songs we made
Remembering the good times and reliving them through music


They made me so
Acknowledging that these memories shape one's identity


And I would love to see that day
Reiterating the desire to see this dream fulfilled


Her day was mine
Expressing the anticipation of two becoming one




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Zach Condon

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@taz81848

MnZvids
I understood what he meant, but the world is a cruel place, and his attempt at removing the problem of pain via sophistry is both callous and stupid.

 "It's actually one of the most sane things I've ever heard."

He stated that pain is an entity that manifests itself into a feeling. What the fuck kind of nutty company do you keep?

"it's just something that will always live on, and that you have to live through it no matter what."

This means the earth isn't a cruel place? How?



@adivarma95

@@adampratt1925 i am really sorry... I am so much in love with beirut that i always end up commenting some shit stuff...

I remember my first day when i came to know about beirut.

I was listening to milky chance on saavn (may be a playlist of 10 songs)
I slept listening to them.

The playlist ended and was on auto mode and it kept on playing nearly 2 hours.
And when i woke up, bamm!!!
I was listening to the elephant gun.

I am admirer of great music, and whatever force that exist in this world, made me to get to know beirut..
Those were my times...



@aliakber2k10

Postcards From Italy"

The times we had
oh, when the wind would blow with rain and snow
were not all bad
we put our feet just where they had, had to go
never to go

the shattered soul
following close but nearly twice as slow
in my good times
there were always golden rocks to throw
at those who, those who admit defeat too late
those were our times, those were our times

and i will love to see that day
that day is mine
when she will marry me outside with the willow trees
and play the songs we made
they made me so
and i would love to see that day
that day was mine



@orangetoes223

The times we had, oh, when the wind would blow
With rain and snow were not all bad
We put our feet just where they had, had to go
Never to go

The shattered soul following close but nearly twice as slow
In my good times there were always golden rocks to throw
At those who admit defeat too late
Those were our times, those were our times

And I will love to see that day, that day is mine
When she will marry me outside with the willow trees
And play the songs we made, they made me so
And I would love to see that day, her day was mine



@diegotorresal7652

Los momentos que tuvimos
Oh, cuando el viento podía soplar con lluvia y nieve
No todo fue malo
Orientamos nuestros pasos justo hacia donde tenían, tenían que ir
Nunca fueron

El alma rota
sigue cerrándose cada vez más lentamente
En mis buenos tiempos
Siempre había rocas doradas que derribar
en los que admitir la derrota demasiado tarde
Esos fueron nuestros momentos, esa fue nuestra época.

Y desearé ver ese día
Ese es mi día
Cuando ella se case conmigo junto a los sauces
Y toque las canciones que compusimos
Me hicieron así
Y me encantaría ver ese día
en el que, su día fue mío.



All comments from YouTube:

@oONodokaOo

That's mindblowing how they manage to make us feel nostalgic about memories that aren't ours. I didn't know that was possible.  

@jessepinkman4191

I think its because it feels so universal. We all remember summer days in the sun, times spent with family and friends, people we knew and loved. This video and song tap into something very human.

@notyourbusiness7239

That was exactly what I was thinking. :)

@DarkAngelEU

It's the purpose of art, no? To feel something new yet familiar?

@pedrofreitas3041

oONodokaOo 
totaly agreed... i think the same... and i find it in most of Beirut songs... they take me to a distante, yet beautiful past... cheers!

@TheLucianopianista

oONodokaOo ¿Saudade?

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@muffincutting6020

This was our song, my wife and I. She was amazing and I'll miss her till my last day. Might not be a believer in any kind of afterlife but Nat, I hope you know that I think of you every day and any time I hear this song I sing it out loud for you. You were the thing in this life people look for and never find. I love you.

@josephjones8971

You’re deeply loved

@leojerez8348

Dude you made me cry... I wish you all the best

@muffincutting6020

@Leo Jerez  I appreciate it. It's been a few years now, and I'm getting along ok. Our boys keep me busy. Lol. Don't go shedding tears. She was worth it and the life we built was incredible. They might have a melancholy filter, but the memories will always make me smile.

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