Postcard
Drew Blackard Lyrics


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Some times she thinks that she is doomed to die alone

But just when she gets down and to the brink, he calls her on his phone

And she believes to deceive that you have to have a heart that's not been broken

Yeah, she believes all she sees and all he pleads when words are spoken

I'll send a postcard, baby

Of some downtime ladies

Drinkin' wine, doin' fine, showin' the world that they are livin'

'Cause they are livin'


And just when she's got too many shoes, she wants four more

And just when she's got nothin' left to lose, he locks her door

And I suppose she should know that there's some bets in life worth takin'

Yeah, I suppose she should know that there's some bets I won't be takin'


I'll send a postcard, baby

Of some downtime ladies

Drinkin' wine, doin' fine, showin' the world that they are livin'

'Cause they are livin'


I'll send a postcard, baby

Of some downtime ladies

Drinkin' wine, doin' fine, showin' the world that they are livin'

'Cause they are livin'


'Cause they are livin'





'Cause they are livin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drew Blackard's "Postcard" reflect the emotional roller coaster that the singer of the song is going through. At times, she feels like she is destined to be alone forever. However, just when she reaches the brink of despair, he calls her on his phone, giving her a brief respite from her troubles. The singer believes that in order to deceive someone, one must have a heart that hasn't been shattered yet. She trusts everything she sees and hears, especially when he speaks words of love to her.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant. The singer plans to send her lover a postcard, depicting "downtime ladies" who are "drinkin' wine, doin' fine, showin' the world that they are livin'." By sending this postcard, she wants to show that she too is living her life to the fullest, despite the ups and downs that she has experienced.


The song is a powerful commentary on the human condition, particularly the tendency to seek validation from others. The singer's burning desire to be loved and appreciated is a reflection of the same impulse that drives many people. By sending the postcard, she hopes to communicate her resilience and determination to keep going, no matter what life throws at her.


Line by Line Meaning

Some times she thinks that she is doomed to die alone
At times, she believes that she will end up being single for life.


But just when she gets down and to the brink, he calls her on his phone
Whenever she feels sad and hopeless, he phones her, making her happy and hopeful.


And she believes to deceive that you have to have a heart that's not been broken
She thinks that tricking people requires having a heart that hasn't been hurt before.


Yeah, she believes all she sees and all he pleads when words are spoken
She believes everything she sees and everything he asks of her when he speaks.


I'll send a postcard, baby
I will mail a postcard to you, my dear.


Of some downtime ladies
The postcard will depict some women taking a break from their busy schedules.


Drinkin' wine, doin' fine, showin' the world that they are livin'
The women are drinking wine, enjoying life, and demonstrating to the world that they are alive.


'Cause they are livin'
This phrase emphasizes that the women are indeed living and enjoying their lives.


And just when she's got too many shoes, she wants four more
Whenever she has lots of shoes, she feels like getting four more pairs.


And just when she's got nothin' left to lose, he locks her door
When she feels that she has lost everything, he protects her further by locking the door.


And I suppose she should know that there's some bets in life worth takin'
He thinks that she should learn about some gambles in life that are worth taking.


Yeah, I suppose she should know that there's some bets I won't be takin'
He acknowledges that there are some risks that he won't be willing to take.




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