Two of them looked like the accountants who would be handling the finances … Read Full Bio ↴Two of them looked like the accountants who would be handling the finances of any British band of the period and the other two looked like the dorkier members of Herman's Hermits or any number of other bands. But based on the recorded evidence, Die Mustangs were cool. A German beat band from the early to mid-'60s, their lineup consisted of Gerd Geerkin (guitar), Nico Kuhlkamp (guitar), Horst Heineberg (bass), and Jorn Schroder (drums) (later succeeded by Udo Lindenberg). The band initially emulated the sounds of the Shadows and the Ventures, but with the advent of the 1960s British beat boom (which arguably "previewed" on the road, as it were, in Germany), they added Beatles/Roulettes-style vocals to their sound. Their music was actually an engaging hybrid of early to mid-'60s British sounds: On the one hand, they could do a free-wheeling, hard-rocking cover of Ian Samwell's "Dynamite" (a late-'50s rock & roll hit for Cliff Richard & the Shadows) in that style, and then turn around and do a solid early Beatles or Searchers-style rendition of Carl Perkins' "Matchbox." In the instrumental department, Die Mustangs could hold their own -- their played Fender equipment at a time when that was relatively hard to come by in Germany -- and harmonized beautifully on originals like "Why Should I Cry." With a few breaks, these boys might've been Germany's answer to Gerry & the Pacemakers or the Roulettes. They broke up after 1966, leaving behind an amazingly enjoyable body of singles and a complete LP, cut for Germany's Ariola label.

Please Mr. Postman
Die Mustangs Lyrics

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Wait, oh yes wait a minute mister postman
Wait, wait mister postman

Mister postman look and see
Is there a letter in your bag for me
I been waiting a long long time
Since I heard from that girl of mine

There must be some word today
From my girlfriend so far away
Please Mister postman look and see
If there's a letter, a letter for me
I been standing here waiting Mister postman
So patiently
For just a card or just a letter
Saying she's returning home to me

Mister postman look and see
Is there a letter in your bag for me
I been waiting a long long time
Since I heard from that girl of mine

So many days you passed me by
See the tear standing in my eye
You didn't stop to make me feel better
By leaving me a card or a letter

So Mister postman look and see
Is there a letter in your bag for me
I been waiting a long long time
Since I heard from that girlfriend of mine

You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta check it and see, one more time for me
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
Deliver the letter, the sooner the better
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute

You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute

Overall Meaning

Die Mustangs's song "Please Mr. Postman" is a classic track that was first released in 1961. The lyrics of the song tell the story of a man who is waiting for a letter from his faraway girlfriend. The man pleads with the postman to check his bag to see if there is a letter for him. The song is filled with an infectious melody that is easy to sing along with, making it a timeless classic that has been covered by several artists.

The opening lines, "Wait, oh yes wait a minute mister postman, wait, wait mister postman," set the tone for the song, indicating the man's desperation to hear from his girlfriend. He anxiously awaits any word from her, and his constant pleading with the postman is a reflection of his love and devotion towards her. He's been waiting a long time to hear from her, and the anticipation of receiving a letter from her is overwhelming. The song's chorus, "Please Mister postman look and see if there's a letter, a letter for me," showcases the man's eagerness to hear from his girlfriend and his need for closure.

As the song progresses, the man's desperation continues to arise, as he states, "So many days you passed me by, see the tear standing in my eye. You didn't stop to make me feel better by leaving me a card or a letter." This highlights the hopelessness and sadness that the man feels in the absence of communication from his loved one. He is left waiting and wondering with no way to contact her. The song's repetition of the lines, "you gotta wait a minute, wait a minute," emphasize the man's request to the postman, highlighting the importance of his need to hear from his girlfriend.

In conclusion, "Please Mr. Postman" is a remarkable love song that captures the essence of waiting for a loved one. The lyrics are simple yet relatable, and the melody is infectious. It is a fantastic example of the early days of rock and roll, and its influence over the years has ensured its place in music history.

Line by Line Meaning

Wait, oh yes wait a minute mister postman
Asking the postman to wait for a minute so that he can check if there's any letter for him.

Wait, wait mister postman
Reiterating the request to wait for a minute.

Mister postman look and see Is there a letter in your bag for me I been waiting a long long time Since I heard from that girl of mine
Requesting the postman to check if there's any letter from his girlfriend who he hasn't heard from in a long time.

There must be some word today From my girlfriend so far away Please Mister postman look and see If there's a letter, a letter for me
Expressing hope that there's a letter from his girlfriend who lives far away and requesting the postman to check for him.

I been standing here waiting Mister postman So patiently For just a card or just a letter Saying she's returning home to me
Patiently waiting for any kind of communication from his girlfriend, even if it's just a card or letter, conveying that she's coming back to him.

So many days you passed me by See the tear standing in my eye You didn't stop to make me feel better By leaving me a card or a letter
Reflecting on the past days when the postman passed him by and didn't leave him a letter, causing him to feel sad.

You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute You gotta check it and see, one more time for me You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute Deliver the letter, the sooner the better You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
Asking the postman to wait and check once again for any letter, and reminding him to deliver it as soon as possible once found.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman, Georgia Dobbins, Robert Bateman, William Garrett

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