A Picture Postcard
The Promise Ring Lyrics
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or put my lips to your hand.
Birmingham has gone to motors.
Take me home, keep your eyes on the road.
So don't forget to kiss me if you're really going to leave.
Couldn't you take the second bus home?
Couldn't you just take me with you?
I'm convinced that you're from mars.
The lyrics of The Promise Ring's song A Picture Postcard depict a feeling of longing in a relationship that seems to be coming to an end. The first stanza creates a vivid image of physical intimacy between two individuals. The singer puts his hands on his partner's stomach and his lips on her hand, however, they are unable to fully enjoy this moment as they are in Birmingham and it seems that everything around them is in motion. The second stanza highlights the impending reality of separation, as the singer begs his partner not to forget to kiss him before she leaves. He questions why she couldn't have taken him with her on the second bus and expresses his belief that she is from another planet. This line could be interpreted as a way of saying that their relationship was so unique and otherworldly that it has to end because it is impossible to exist in the world they are in.
Overall, the song's lyrics evoke a feeling of nostalgia and sadness as the singer seems to be struggling with the idea of losing his partner. They highlight the importance of physical touch and affection in a relationship and the pain of separation that comes with it. The use of vivid imagery and metaphors adds depth to the lyrics and creates a sense of intimacy between the listener and the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
If I put my hands to your stomach,
If I show you signs of affection and care,
or put my lips to your hand.
or express my love through kissing your hand.
Birmingham has gone to motors.
The pace of life has picked up, and things have changed.
Take me home, keep your eyes on the road.
Drive carefully on our way home.
So don't forget to kiss me if you're really going to leave.
Before you leave, be sure to show me one last sign of affection.
Couldn't you take the second bus home?
Wouldn't it be better for you to take a later bus or another mode of transportation?
Couldn't you just take me with you?
Why don't you take me with you instead of leaving me here?
I'm convinced that you're from mars.
I feel like I don't understand you or your actions, like you're from a different planet.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL JOHN DIDIER, DAVID S VON BOHLEN, JASON P GNEWIKOW, SCOTT THOMAS BESCHTA
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@braescanlon1829
Best song to skate to. I can almost hear Marc Johnson's board popping
@freakinrican421
Hahaha I thought I was the only person remembering this song from 411!
@braescanlon1829
freakinrican421 hell yeah! marc johnson
@richsk8er006
Had this skate vid and would watch it soo much growing up. This song was the best one
@Man64Nu
I m hère for thé same ^^
@concretenema
I don't think skateboarding with tears in your eyes is a good idea.
@Gekko0325
This is an amazing song. Great riff. Awesome vocals! No one writes music like this now. Sad.
@epicshibexd5049
You should look to Japan, J-Rock sounds very similar to Midwest emo. One band in particular is called JYOCHO
@2girlslaterxx
lolllll hell nah no real emo is going to listen to normie jrock @@epicshibexd5049
@2girlslaterxx
but by the end of summer gets a pass i love them even tho i got no idea wtf they're saying