Fondell participated and won the singing competition "Idol 2011" Season 8 on Swedish TV channel TV4. On December 2, 2011 she was announced as one of the finalists, and competed against Robin Stjernberg in the big final at Ericsson Globe arena in Stockholm on December 9, 2011. Amanda won with 52% of the votes.
On December 3, 2011 the single (the winning song of "Idol 2011") "All This Way" was released digitally in Sweden.
Her debut album "All This Way" was released on December 19, 2011 by Universal Music.
Please Mr. Postman
Amanda Fondell Lyrics
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Oh yes, wait a minute Mister Postman
(Wait)
Wait Mister Postman
Please Mister Postman, look and see
(Oh oh)
If there's a letter in your bag for me
Cause it's been a mighty long time
(Oh yeah)
Since I've heard from that boyfriend of mine
There must be some word today
From my boyfriend so far away
Please Mister Postman, look and see
Is there a letter, a letter for me
I've been standin' here waitin' Mister Postman
So, so patiently
For just a card, or just a letter
Sayin' he's returnin' home to me
(Please Mister Postman)
Mister Postman, look and see
(Oh yeah)
If there's a letter in your bag for me
(Please, please Mister Postman)
Cause it's been a mighty long time
(Oh yeah)
Since I've heard from that boyfriend of mine
So many days you passed me by
You saw the tears standin' in my eyes
You wouldn't stop to make me feel better
By leavin' me a card or a letter
Please Mister Postman, look and see
Is there a letter, oh yeah, in your bag for me
You know it's been so long
Since I've heard from that boyfriend of mine
You better wait a minute, wait a minute
Oh, wait a minute
Oh please, please Mister Postman, oh yeah
You better wait a minute, wait a minute... [w /ad libs]
The song is a plea to the postman to check for a letter from a faraway boyfriend who hasn't been in contact for a while. The singer is anxious to hear from her loved one and pleads with the postman to check if there is anything from him. The urgency in the lyrics is evident as the singer begs repeatedly for the postman to deliver her letter. The song speaks to the longing of those in long distance relationships or those waiting for a loved one to return from a long journey.
The postman symbolizes the hope the singer has for receiving a letter. The words "please mister postman" are reminiscent of a prayer or invocation, and the hope that the postman will bring good news to ease the singer's anxious heart. The repetition of the phrase "wait a minute" reinforces the desire for the postman to check his mailbag and bring her the long-awaited message. The song also speaks to the emotional distance that can arise in long-distance relationships where the lack of communication can strain the connection between loved ones. It highlights the importance of communication in relationships and the emotional turmoil that can result from the absence of it.
Line by Line Meaning
(Wait) Oh yes, wait a minute Mister Postman
The singer is eagerly waiting for the postman to arrive.
(Wait) Wait Mister Postman
The singer reiterates her request for the postman to wait.
Please Mister Postman, look and see (Oh oh) If there's a letter in your bag for me (Please, please Mister Postman) Cause it's been a mighty long time (Oh yeah) Since I've heard from that boyfriend of mine
The singer is requesting the postman to check if there is any letter for her from her distant boyfriend since she hasn't heard from him in a long time.
There must be some word today From my boyfriend so far away Please Mister Postman, look and see Is there a letter, a letter for me
The singer is optimistic that today she will hear from her distant boyfriend and makes a request for the postman to check for any letter from him.
I've been standin' here waitin' Mister Postman So, so patiently For just a card, or just a letter Sayin' he's returnin' home to me
The singer has been waiting for the postman patiently, hoping to receive a letter from her boyfriend about his return home.
(Please Mister Postman) Mister Postman, look and see (Oh yeah) If there's a letter in your bag for me (Please, please Mister Postman) Cause it's been a mighty long time (Oh yeah) Since I've heard from that boyfriend of mine
The singer is requesting the postman again to check his bag for a letter from her boyfriend as it has been a long time since she heard from him.
So many days you passed me by You saw the tears standin' in my eyes You wouldn't stop to make me feel better By leavin' me a card or a letter
The singer is disappointed that the postman didn't stop and leave a card or letter to make her feel better when he saw her in tears.
Please Mister Postman, look and see Is there a letter, oh yeah, in your bag for me You know it's been so long Since I've heard from that boyfriend of mine
The singer is again requesting the postman to check for any letter from her boyfriend as it's been too long since she heard from him.
You better wait a minute, wait a minute Oh, wait a minute Oh please, please Mister Postman, oh yeah You better wait a minute, wait a minute... [w /ad libs]
The singer is imploring the postman to wait for a minute and make sure there is no letter for her in the bag.
Writer(s): GORMAN, HOLLAND, GARRETT, DOBBINS, BATEMAN
Contributed by Mia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.