Postcard
Jordin Sparks Lyrics


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It's pouring outside, and my roof is leaking
I just let the raindrops bleed out the ink from my notebook sheets, and
Today's a Thursday, and then it's three days late
I marked on the calendar, and circled today's date
This is the last straw, this isn't life here
I'm packing my dreams up, and leaving my nightmares

And they say go west til you feel the sunset
And there you'll become a star
So I traded my skinny jeans for dreams and limousines
And I'm gone

I'll send you a postcard, saying I'm alright (alright)
On the back, that I'm in love with life
I'll send you a postcard, and sign my name in the stars
My radio's turned up, a full tank in my car
And I promise we'll be together
I'll never say never, I'll always remember goodbye
'Cause I gotta go
I'll send you a postcard

Smashing on the gas, 95 on the highway
Got about a thousand more miles to go, I might make it by Friday
The road's never ending, I never slow pace, and
The choice is now all mine, for my destination
They ask why I'm rushing, my dreams are waiting
So fasten your seatbelt, 'cause I'm gonna make it

And they say go west til you feel the sunset
And there you'll become a star
So I traded my skinny jeans for dreams and limousines
And I'm gone

I'll send you a postcard, saying I'm alright (alright)
On the back, that I'm in love with life
I'll send you a postcard, and sign my name in the stars
My radio's turned up, a full tank in my car
And I promise we'll be together
I'll never say never, I'll always remember goodbye
'Cause I gotta go
I'll send you a postcard
I'll send you a postcard

To whom it may concern, whoever this gets to
There's no looking back, I took off my rearview
Got my hopes on the passenger side
There's only room for two
And I'll..

I'll send you a postcard, saying I'm alright (alright)
On the back, that I'm in love with life
I'll send you a postcard, and sign my name in the stars
My radio's turned up, a full tank in my car
And I promise we'll be together
I'll never say never, I'll always remember goodbye




'Cause I gotta go
I'll send you a postcard

Overall Meaning

In Jordin Sparks's song "Postcard", the lyrics depict someone who feels stuck and unhappy in their current situation. The first verse talks about the singer's frustration with their leaky roof and the fact that they've had enough of their current life. They decide to leave everything behind to pursue their dreams of becoming a star. The line "So I traded my skinny jeans for dreams and limousines, and I'm gone" highlights the notion that the singer is giving up their current life, which may not be fulfilling, in pursuit of their dreams.


The second verse conveys the singer's sense of urgency and determination to reach their destination. They're willing to push themselves to the limit to get there, even if it means driving through the night or speeding on the highway. The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer believes this is what they need to do to find happiness and success. The line "And sign my name in the stars" shows that the singer has high aspirations and is confident that they will achieve their dreams.


Towards the end of the song, the singer acknowledges that leaving their past behind is difficult but necessary. The line "There's no looking back, I took off my rearview" indicates that the singer is fully committed to their new path and that they have no regrets about leaving their old life behind. Overall, the lyrics of "Postcard" suggest that sometimes, we need to take risks and leave behind what's comfortable to achieve our goals.


Line by Line Meaning

It's pouring outside, and my roof is leaking
It's raining heavily, and the roof is damaged, which has caused water to leak into the house.


I just let the raindrops bleed out the ink from my notebook sheets, and
The rain has caused the ink to smear and run off the notebook pages.


Today's a Thursday, and then it's three days late
The date that was marked on the calendar has passed three days ago.


I marked on the calendar, and circled today's date
A specific date was marked and highlighted on the calendar.


This is the last straw, this isn't life here
The situation has become unbearable, and the current living conditions are unsatisfactory.


I'm packing my dreams up, and leaving my nightmares
The singer is leaving behind their negative experiences and pursuing their aspirations.


And they say go west til you feel the sunset
The proverb advises going west to pursue one's dreams and reach a destination where success can be achieved.


And there you'll become a star
By reaching the destination towards the west, it's believed that one can achieve fame and popularity.


So I traded my skinny jeans for dreams and limousines
The artist is letting go of their current lifestyle and possessions to chase their dreams, which may lead them to luxurious experiences.


And I'm gone
The artist has left their current location and is following their dreams towards the west.


I'll send you a postcard, saying I'm alright (alright)
The singer promises to send a message indicating their well-being through a postcard.


On the back, that I'm in love with life
The message on the postcard would describe that the artist is passionate and enjoying their life.


I'll send you a postcard, and sign my name in the stars
The singer will sign off their message by referring to the celestial bodies in the sky to indicate their importance.


My radio's turned up, a full tank in my car
The singer is driving with a full tank and music turned up, emphasizing that they are prepared and excited for the journey ahead.


And I promise we'll be together
The singer assures their loved one that they will eventually reunite.


I'll never say never, I'll always remember goodbye
The artist will not entirely abandon their past but will acknowledge that it's time to move forward by saying farewell.


'Cause I gotta go
The artist needs to leave and focus on their aspirations to achieve success.


Smashing on the gas, 95 on the highway
The singer is driving recklessly fast on the highway.


Got about a thousand more miles to go, I might make it by Friday
The singers still has a long way to go before reaching their destination and hope to make it by Friday.


The road's never-ending, I never slow pace, and
The journey is long, and the artist is continuously driving without slowing down.


The choice is now all mine, for my destination
The artist now has control over their direction and where they intend to reach.


They ask why I'm rushing, my dreams are waiting
People may question why the artist is in a hurry, but they are eager to achieve their dreams and cannot afford to wait.


To whom it may concern, whoever this gets to
The postcard's recipient isn't limited to only one person, and anyone who receives it should be concerned.


There's no looking back, I took off my rearview
The artist is solely focused on their future and does not want to dwell on their past experiences.


Got my hopes on the passenger side
The singer's expectations are seated beside them on the front seat, suggesting that they're equally important.


There's only room for two
The front seat symbolizes that only the driver and their hopes will ride alongside them in the journey.


And I'll..
The sentence is incomplete, signifying that the singer would continue with their actions of chasing their dreams.


I'll send you a postcard
The sentence is repeated at the end, emphasizing the promise of sending a postcard.




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