Return To Sender
Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires Lyrics
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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
(She wrote upon it)
Return to sender
Address unknown
No such number
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
Ah, return to sender
Return to sender
Return to sender
Return to sender
The lyrics to the song "Return to Sender" by Elvis Presley depict the frustration and confusion of the singer as his letters to his lover keep getting returned to him. The first verse describes how he gives a letter to the postman, which is returned the next day with "Return to sender, address unknown, no such number, no such zone" written on it. The second verse reveals that the reason for the return is a quarrel with his lover, and he is trying to apologize through letters. However, the letters keep getting returned, and he tries to send it through a special delivery, but it comes back to him again.
The frustration of the singer is evident as he decides to deliver the letter himself in the third verse. He hopes that the letter will reach his lover this time and that she will understand his apology. However, the final verse remains unresolved as the letter's fate is unknown, and the singer repeats the "Return to sender" chorus.
The song's lyrics convey the helplessness and desperation of the singer in his efforts to make amends with his lover. It also reflects the importance of communication in relationships and how misunderstandings and arguments can lead to misinterpretations of emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Return to sender
The letter that was sent needs to be returned to the sender
Return to sender
The letter that was sent needs to be returned to the sender
I gave a letter to the postman
I handed a letter to the mail carrier
He put it his sack
He placed it among the other letters and packages he was carrying
Bright and early next morning
The very next morning, as soon as the mail service resumed
He brought my letter back
He returned my letter to me
(She wrote upon it)
The woman who received the letter wrote on it
Return to sender
The letter needs to be sent back to the original sender
Address unknown
The destination address is not known
No such number
The street or house number does not exist
No such zone
The area or district is not known
We had a quarrel
We had an argument or disagreement
A lover's spat
An argument between romantic partners
I write I'm sorry, but my letter keeps coming back
I tried to apologize, but my letter was repeatedly returned to me
So then I dropped it in the mailbox
I put the letter in the mailbox
And sent it special D
I marked it for special delivery
Bright and early next morning
The very next morning, as soon as the mail service resumed
It came right back to me
The letter was returned to me once again
(She wrote upon it)
The woman who received the letter wrote on it
This time I'm gonna take it myself
Next time, I will hand-deliver the letter
And put it right in her hand
I will give the letter directly to her
And if it comes back the very next day then I'll understand
If the letter is returned to me the next day, then I will know that she does not want to read it
(The writing on it)
The text written on the letter
Return to sender
The letter needs to be sent back to the original sender
Address unknown
The destination address is not known
No such number
The street or house number does not exist
No such zone
The area or district is not known
Ah, return to sender
Oh, send the letter back to me
Return to sender
The letter needs to be sent back to the original sender
Return to sender
The letter needs to be sent back to the original sender
Return to sender
The letter needs to be sent back to the original sender
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Otis Blackwell, Winfield Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@richarddrake5596
50 years ago and he’s got more style and charisma than any current artist....
@charlieo.7906
Yes sir he is the MAN!!!
@norisvelazquez8131
Tu knoi,good Blesa yu,love yu
@norisvelazquez8131
Thanks
@brandonreddick1108
Oh yeah
@nickolausafon5458
You got to stop living in the past, even if nobody ever shall replace Tha King of Rock. I wish indie and alt rock music got bigger. All the talent since 2000 has been indie music and alt radio.
@wyliecoyotearizona5219
Whenever people ask "why did teenage girls lose it over Elvis back in the 60s?", just play this clip. The voice, the look, the moves are never to be repeated. Filmed 60 years ago but looks like it was done 60 minutes ago. Truly timeless.
@admiralgoodboy
The lie detector test determined that was a LIE
@freedom2outshine670
EP was unique during his time
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w rizz