Postcard
KITCHEN - First Aid Kit Lyrics
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And you're out there on your own
Won't you let me know
If things get hard
Honey, now that your shackle's been lifted
You're a sweet young thing and you're oh so gifted
Will you let me know
If things turn bad
I wasn't looking for trouble but trouble came
I wasn't looking to change, I'll never be the same
But life's not what you make it, baby
Send me a postcard
When you get to where you're going
Send me a line
To everything you've left behind
Honey, now that I've found my way
And I miss you more than I can say
Won't you promise to
Say a prayer for me
Honey, now that the morning's come
We're both still out on the run
Won't you let me know
If you feel free
We were looking to mend it but we tore it apart
And I went and broke my own goddamned heart
See, life's not what you make it, baby
Send me a postcard
When you get to where you're going
Send me a line
To everything you've left behind
Pick it for me, James
I was just a kid when I fell for you
I'm not much older now but even then I knew
That the road was steep and full of strife
I never knew what to say, could never get it right
And I'm alone again at the end of night
But life's not what you make it, baby
Send me a postcard
When you get to where you're going
Send me a line
To everything you've left behind
The lyrics of "Postcard" by First Aid Kit, particularly the verse "Honey, now that your shackles are gone / And you're out there on your own / Won't you let me know / If things get hard" speak of separation, being lost, and the prospect of moving forward. The song could be interpreted as a conversation between two people who are no longer together but wish each other well in their respective journeys. The lyrics suggest a sense of longing and wishing of well-being. The song explores deep vulnerable emotions such as nostalgia, uncertainty, loneliness, regret, and hope amidst a backdrop of acoustic guitars and the Haggers sisters' trademark vocal harmonies.
The chorus "Send me a postcard / When you get to where you're going / Send me a line / To everything you've left behind" echoes the theme of separation and the need to keep in touch. It's a way of acknowledging that while two people may no longer be physically together, they can still find ways to reach out to each other in some way or form. This could also suggest that the singer of the song still values the friendship and perhaps still longs for the romantic relationship they once had.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, now that your shackles are gone
Now that you're free from your restrictions
And you're out there on your own
You're surviving without anyone's help
Won't you let me know
Please inform me
If things get hard
In case you face any difficulty
Honey, now that your shackle's been lifted
Since you're no longer restrained
You're a sweet young thing and you're oh so gifted
You're young and talented
Will you let me know
Can you inform me
If things turn bad
In case anything goes wrong
I wasn't looking for trouble but trouble came
I didn't desire issues, but they happened anyway
I wasn't looking to change, I'll never be the same
I didn't want to transform or grow, and I won't ever be the same again
But life's not what you make it, baby
However, existence is unpredictable and beyond your control
Send me a postcard
Send me a message
When you get to where you're going
When you reach your destination
Send me a line
Drop me a note
To everything you've left behind
About what you've left behind
Honey, now that I've found my way
Now that I've figured out my path
And I miss you more than I can say
And I crave your presence terribly
Won't you promise to
Can you guarantee to
Say a prayer for me
Utter a petition on my behalf
Honey, now that the morning's come
Since it's now daytime
We're both still out on the run
And we're both still wandering around
Won't you let me know
Can you tell me
If you feel free
If you're feeling unburdened
We were looking to mend it but we tore it apart
We tried to repair things, but we ended up wrecking them
And I went and broke my own goddamned heart
I shattered my heart myself, damn it!
See, life's not what you make it, baby
Therefore, existence is not always within your grasp
Pick it for me, James
Choose the track to play, James
I was just a kid when I fell for you
I was quite young when I developed feelings for you
I'm not much older now but even then I knew
Although I haven't aged significantly, I was aware of it back then
That the road was steep and full of strife
That life's path would be difficult and fraught with troubles
I never knew what to say, could never get it right
I was constantly tongue-tied and never said what I meant
And I'm alone again at the end of night
And I'm alone once more after the night's conclusion
But life's not what you make it, baby
However, existence is unpredictable and beyond your control
Send me a postcard
Send me a message
When you get to where you're going
When you reach your destination
Send me a line
Drop me a note
To everything you've left behind
About what you've left behind
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Klara Soderberg, Johanna Soderberg
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