Why Don't You Write Me
Garfunkel Lyrics

Why don't you write me
The singer is eagerly waiting for a letter from someone who they miss and want to hear from.

I'm out in the jungle
The singer is in a difficult and unfamiliar situation, possibly feeling lost or disconnected from others.

I'm hungry to hear you.
The singer is yearning to hear from the person they are addressing, and feels a strong desire for connection and communication.

Send me a card,
The artist is requesting a physical, tangible form of communication that they can hold onto and keep with them.

I am waiting so hard
The artist is waiting with great anticipation for this communication to arrive, and is eager for any kind of contact with the person they miss.

To be near you.
The singer's ultimate goal is to be in physical proximity to the person they miss, but for now they would settle for any form of communication.

Something is wrong
The singer senses that there is a problem or issue that needs to be addressed, and is concerned about what it might be.

And I know I got to be there.
The artist feels a strong sense of urgency to be present and help with whatever is going on, as they are worried about the other person's well-being.

Maybe I'm lost,
The artist is uncertain and feels like they are in a confusing or difficult situation that they don't have control over.

But I can't make the cost
The artist is unable to afford the expenses associated with traveling to where the other person is, which adds to their frustration.

Of the airfare, ooh
The cost of the plane ticket is specifically what the singer is unable to pay for, making it impossible for them to travel and be present in person.

Tell me why (Why)
The artist is calling out for an explanation for why they haven't received any communication from the other person, and is feeling desperate for answers and contact.

Tell me why (Why)
Repeat of above.

A letter would brighten
The singer knows that even a brief note or gesture of communication would make them feel much better, and is hoping for any kind of response.

My loneliest evening.
The singer is feeling lonely and isolated without the other person, and is hoping for some form of emotional support or connection.

Mail it today
The artist is urging the other person to respond as soon as possible, as they are eagerly awaiting any communication from them.

If it's only to say
The artist is willing to accept even a brief, simple message from the other person, as long as it signifies that they are still thinking of them.

That you're leaving me.
The singer fears that the lack of communication means that the other person is leaving them or moving on, which adds to their anxiety and desperation.

(La, la, la)
Repeating refrain.

Monday morning, sitting in the sun
The artist is providing a specific example of a time when they were waiting for communication from the other person, emphasizing the amount of time that has passed since they've heard anything.

Hoping and wishing for the mail to come.
The artist is emphasizing how eager and desperate they were for any kind of communication from the other person during this time.

Tuesday, never got a word,
The artist is recounting specific days when they were waiting for communication but received none, which adds to their sense of disappointment and frustration.

Hm
Non-verbal vocalization, indicating uncertainty or thoughtfulness.

Wednesday, Thursday, ain't no sign,
The artist is continuing to emphasize the length of time that has passed without any communication, and is feeling increasingly hopeless and worried.

Drank a half a bottle of iodine.
The singer is expressing a sense of desperation and despair, highlighting the extreme measures they've taken in response to the lack of communication.

Friday, woe is me
The singer is emphasizing their negative emotional state, specifically feelings of grief and sadness.

Gonna hang my body from the highest tree.
The singer is using hyperbole to express their extreme emotional distress and despair, highlighting the dire consequences of being left in isolation and without emotional support.

Why don't you write me?
The artist is repeatedly calling out for communication from the other person, and the repeated line emphasizes their desperation and longing.

(La, la, la)
Repeating refrain.