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1.) ELVIS (pictured) is a noisy post-punk band from Austin, Texas. They were featured on Matador's Casual Victim Pile compilation and self-released their debut album "Heavily Decorated" in early 2010.
2.) One of Eurobeat artist Fernando Bonini's aliases.
3.) Elvis is/was an Amiga demoscene music composer, primarily associated with the demogroup D-29 during his career.
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Return To Sender
Elvis Lyrics
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He put it his sack.
Bright and early next morning,
He brought my letter back.
She wrote upon it:
Return to sender, address unknown.
No such number, no such zone.
We had a quarrel, a lover's spat
So then I dropped it in the mailbox
And sent it special D.
Bright and early next morning
It came right back to me.
She wrote upon it:
Return to sender, address unknown.
No such person, no such zone.
This time I'm gonna take it myself
And put it right in her hand.
And if it comes back the very next day
Then I'll understand the writing on it
Return to sender, address unknown.
No such number, no such zone.
The song "Return to Sender" by Elvis Presley is about a man who has sent a letter to his lover, but it keeps getting returned to him with the message "return to sender, address unknown." The song describes his frustration and confusion as to why his lover is not receiving his apologies and attempts at reconciliation. The first verse sets the stage by describing how he gave the letter to the postman, but it was returned to him the next morning. The chorus, "return to sender, address unknown," is repeated throughout the song and serves as a reminder that the letter is not reaching its intended recipient.
The second verse describes how he tried again by sending the letter through special delivery, but it still ended up back in his hands. His lover's address is unknown to the post office, indicating a complete breakdown in communication and relationship between them. In his determination to make things right, the man decides to deliver the letter personally in the hopes that his lover will finally receive his message. However, if the letter is still returned to him the next day, he will understand that their relationship is truly over.
Overall, the song conveys the frustration and pain of a failed relationship and highlights the importance of communication in any relationship. It speaks to the universal experience of trying to fix a relationship that has already broken down, but ultimately realizing that sometimes, it is beyond repair.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave a letter to the postman,
I entrusted a letter to a postal worker,
He put it his sack.
He placed it in his bag for delivery.
Bright and early next morning,
During the early hours of the following day,
He brought my letter back.
He returned my letter to me.
She wrote upon it:
The recipient marked the envelope with text:
Return to sender, address unknown.
Please send back to the originator because the destination address is not recognized.
No such number, no such zone.
Unable to locate the intended recipient because the contact information is incorrect.
We had a quarrel, a lover's spat
We both had an argument or disagreement due to our romantic relationship.
I write I'm sorry but my letter keeps coming back.
I express my apology in writing, but it's not being received since it keeps returning to me.
So then I dropped it in the mailbox
Therefore, I inserted it into a letterbox.
And sent it special D.
And paid for expedited delivery service.
This time I'm gonna take it myself
Now, I plan to deliver the letter personally.
And put it right in her hand.
I will place the letter directly into her hand upon meeting her in person.
And if it comes back the very next day
If it is returned again on the very next day,
Then I'll understand the writing on it
Then, I will comprehend the message written on it.
Return to sender, address unknown.
Once again, return to the person who sent it because it is not possible to deliver it to the recipient.
No such number, no such zone.
The location of the intended recipient is unknown because the contact information is incorrect or insufficient.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: OTIS BLACKWELL, WINFIELD SCOTT
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Return to sender
Return to sender
I gave a letter to the postman
He put it his sack
Bright and early next morning
He brought my letter back
Return to sender, address unknown
No such number, no such zone
We had a quarrel, a lover's spat
I write I'm sorry but my letter keeps coming back
So then I dropped it in the mailbox
And sent it special D
Bright and early next morning it came right back to me
Return to sender, address unknown
No such person, no such zone
This time I'm gonna take it myself and put it right in her hand
And if it comes back the very next day then I'll understand
Return to sender, address unknown
No such number, no such zone
Return to sender
Return to sender
Return to sender
@cinziabyworth8291
Anyone still listening to this song in 2024?? ❤
@Tobias_Kr-M
😊
@superstarfanatic2024
Me
@joshmellon7269
Yes, because it's a amazing song!!!!
@gregt2022
Just popped into my head- had to hear it. When music was heartfelt.
@Cryasor16
Yo y siempre ❤
@snowbeast63
My aunt passed away last week from a silent battle with cancer. She was the biggest Elvis fan I ever knew. I think this song was her favorite.
@Sara-mx3bt
Hugs💜
@lynnhavens5073
May your aunt rest in peace and I hope Elvis sings to everyday in heaven
@user-rc7ly2fr4y
❤