Postcard
Lu Alone Lyrics
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No cars, no buildings, nothing that you know
There's no postcard, no credit card,
But trust me, this world is better than the one you leave.
There's no postcard that enters this world
No cars, no buildings, nothing that you know
But when you come in, you don't wanna go out
When you enter this world
It's a little bit strange
You see people flying like angels in a glitter rain
Here nobody dies
We have eternal life
Trust me
When you look around
You don't see buildings or houses,
You see different things
But I can't describe them.
Different conception
Infinite questions
Trust me
This world is better than the one you leave
Trust me
This world is better than the one you leave
This world is better than the one you're leavin'
This world is better than the one you leave
This world is better than the one you're leavin'
This world is better than the one you leave
The lyrics of Lu Alone's song "Postcard" describe a world that is unlike anything we know in reality. The opening lines state that there is no postcard that enters this world, no cars, and no buildings - essentially, there is nothing that is familiar to us. But despite this lack of familiarity, the singer is quick to add that this world is better than the one we're leaving. The repeated refrain of "Trust me" emphasizes the singer's conviction that this world is worth exploring, and that it is a place that we would not regret entering.
As the lyrics continue, we get a glimpse of what this world might look like. There are people flying like angels in a glitter rain, and nobody dies - eternal life is a given. The landscape is also vastly different; instead of buildings and houses, there are other, indescribable things. The singer recognizes that this world operates on a different "conception," leading to "infinite questions." But despite the strangeness of it all, the singer is still convinced that it is better than the world we're leaving behind.
Overall, the lyrics of "Postcard" are intriguing and somewhat cryptic, leaving much up to the imagination. It's possible to interpret the song in a variety of ways - as a commentary on the afterlife, on the beauty of the unknown, or on the value of exploring new worlds. Regardless of the interpretation, the song's message is clear: trust in the beauty of the unknown, and don't be afraid to explore.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no postcard that enters this world
Upon arrival to this world, there are no familiar landmarks or objects to recognize.
No cars, no buildings, nothing that you know
In this world, there is a complete absence of familiar infrastructure or urbanization.
But when you come in, you don't wanna go out
Despite the unfamiliarity of this world, those who arrive are hesitant to leave.
Trust me, this world is better than the one you leave
The artist emphasizes that this world is superior to the one that was left behind and tries to reassure the listener of that fact.
When you enter this world, it's a little bit strange
The artist acknowledges the initial difficulty in adjusting to the new environment upon arrival.
You see people flying like angels in a glitter rain
The singer describes a surreal sight of people flying in a beautiful, magical manner.
Here nobody dies, we have eternal life
The singer describes a fundamental difference between this world and the previous one: there is no death in this world, and instead, immortality reigns.
When you look around, you don't see buildings or houses, you see different things
In this world, there are no conventional structures or dwellings, and instead, there is a variety of different objects and sights to behold.
But I can't describe them. Different conception, infinite questions
The artist admits that the objects and surroundings in this world are difficult to put into words and that there are many questions that come with them.
This world is better than the one you leave
The artist reiterates that this world is preferable to the one that the listener has left behind.
This world is better than the one you're leavin'
The singer emphasizes that this world is better than the one that the listener is currently departing from.
This world is better than the one you leave
The artist repeats that this world is superior to the one that the listener has left behind.
This world is better than the one you're leavin'
The singer again stresses that this world is superior to the one that the listener is currently departing from.
This world is better than the one you leave
The singer one more time asserts that this world is better than the one that the listener has left behind.
Contributed by Eli P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.