Please Mr. Postman
John A. Walker Lyrics
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With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
I got good Kentucky whiskey on the counter
And my friends around to help me ease the pain
'Til some button pushin' cowboy plays that love song
And here I am just missing you again
Please, mister, please
Don't play B-17
It was our song, it was his song, but it's over
Please, mister, please
If you know what I mean
I don't ever wanna hear that song again
If I had a dime for every time I held you
Though you're far away, you've been so close to me
I could swear I'd be the richest girl in Nashville
Maybe even in the state of Tennessee
But I guess I'd better get myself together
'Cause when you left, you didn't leave too much behind
Just a note that said, "I'm sorry" by your picture
And a song that's weighing heavy on my mind
Please, mister, please
Don't play B-17
It was our song, it was his song, but it's over
Please, mister, please
If you know what I mean
I don't ever wanna hear that song again
These lyrics tell the story of a heartbroken woman who is seeking solace in a bar. She finds herself in a state of nostalgia as she listens to the jukebox playing the best of country music, both old and new. The jukebox allows her to choose five songs for a quarter, but it also plays other people's songs when hers are finished. She tries to drown her sorrows in Kentucky whiskey and the company of her friends, but her pain resurfaces when a cowboy selects a particular love song that reminds her of the person she's missing.
The woman pleads with the person in charge of the jukebox, addressed as "mister," to refrain from playing a specific song called "B-17." This song holds sentimental value for her, as it was not only their song but also belonged to a former lover. However, it's now over between them, and she can no longer bear to hear this song again. The pain of the memories and the emotions associated with it are too overwhelming for her.
Reflecting on her past, the woman muses that if she were paid a dime for every time she held her lover, she would be the richest girl in Nashville, and perhaps even in the state of Tennessee. However, she realizes that she needs to pull herself together, as her lover didn't leave much behind except a note saying "I'm sorry" and a heavy burden on her mind - the weight of the song that constantly reminds her of their lost love.
Overall, these lyrics capture the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak and the longing for closure and healing. The woman's plea to avoid playing the painful song highlights her vulnerability and desire to move on from the past.
Line by Line Meaning
In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox
At the bar, there is a jukebox placed in the corner
With the best of country music, old and new
It contains a variety of the finest country songs, both classic and recent
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
By paying a quarter, you can choose and listen to five songs of your choice
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
Once your chosen songs are finished, other people's songs start playing
I got good Kentucky whiskey on the counter
There is a quality Kentucky whiskey placed on the counter
And my friends around to help me ease the pain
I have my friends with me to support and alleviate my emotional distress
'Til some button pushin' cowboy plays that love song
Until some random person selects and plays a love song using the buttons
And here I am just missing you again
In this moment, I am once again feeling the absence of your presence
Please, mister, please
Kindly, sir, I implore you
Don't play B-17
Refrain from playing the song titled B-17
It was our song, it was his song, but it's over
It used to be our song, it used to be his song, but our relationship has ended
Please, mister, please
I beseech you, sir
If you know what I mean
If you understand the depth of my emotions
I don't ever wanna hear that song again
I never want to hear that song ever again
If I had a dime for every time I held you
If I had ten cents for every moment I embraced you
Though you're far away, you've been so close to me
Despite the physical distance between us, you have remained emotionally near
I could swear I'd be the richest girl in Nashville
I firmly believe that I would be the wealthiest woman in Nashville
Maybe even in the state of Tennessee
Possibly, I would be the richest person in the entire state of Tennessee
But I guess I'd better get myself together
However, I suppose I should gather my emotions and regain composure
'Cause when you left, you didn't leave too much behind
Because when you departed, you didn't leave behind many meaningful things
Just a note that said, "I'm sorry" by your picture
Only a written message expressing apologies placed beside your photograph
And a song that's weighing heavy on my mind
Additionally, there is a song that burdens my thoughts heavily
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bruce Welch, John Rostill
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