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Letters
Marching Band Lyrics
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We feel that there are things to tell
You told me about the winter
I told you about the summer rain
You told me about your favorite band, I think they sound a little better in print than on tape
We write letters
We feel that good friends should be kept
I went around and thought of it all day
You told me about your worries and good times you had and the contents of your fridge
(I told you about)
You told me what I did already know
(I told you about)
I told you what I could never rid of, too
(I told you about)
I quote you as if you words were scripture
(I told you about)
You told me that everything was alright
You need to live for yourself
You need to get friends where you live
You need to live for yourself
You need to stop writing to me
You need to live for yourself
You need to get friends where you live
You need to live for yourself
You need to stop writing to me
We wrote letters
You're putting an end to this
I wrote about a feeling
I know it should have stayed in my head
A great art is lost when I gave up
It should have stayed in my head
(I told you about)
You told me what I did already know
(I told you about)
I told you what I could never live up to
(I told you about)
I quote you as if your words were scripture
(I told you about)
You told me that everything was alright
You need to live for yourself
You need to get friends where you live
You need to live for yourself
You need to stop writing to me
You need to live for yourself
You need to get friends where you live
You need to live for yourself
You need to stop writing to me
The song "Letters" by Marching Band tells the story of a friendship that has been based on exchanging letters with each other. The correspondence between two friends has given them the opportunity to share their experiences, emotions, and thoughts. The two friends write about the different seasons, their favorite bands, secrets, worries, and good times. They also quote each other as if their words were scripture as they value each other's opinions and thoughts.
However, towards the end of the song, the lyrics reveal a growing distance between the two friends. One friend advises the other to stop writing to them and to start living for themselves. The other friend seems to be holding on to their past relationship and is writing about their feelings which they know should have stayed in their head. This loss of the friendship's intimacy is portrayed through the friend's request to end the letters.
The song's lyrics remind us of the fragility of friendships and how they can slowly erode over time. It also highlights the importance of individuality and personal growth. The need to live for oneself and make new friends where we live is crucial to our personal development and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
We write letters
We communicate through written correspondence
We feel that there are things to tell
We have important information to share with each other
You told me about the winter
You shared with me your experiences and thoughts about the winter season
I told you about the summer rain
I shared with you my experiences and thoughts about the summer rain
You told me about your favorite band, I think they sound a little better in print than on tape
You shared your opinions about your favorite band and I agreed with you about how their music sounds better in print than on tape
We feel that good friends should be kept
We believe in maintaining a strong friendship
You wrote about a secret
You shared a personal secret with me through the letters we write
I went around and thought of it all day
I spent the whole day thinking about the secret you shared with me
You told me about your worries and good times you had and the contents of your fridge
You shared with me your worries, happy memories, and even the contents of your fridge
(I told you about)
I also shared things with you in our correspondence
You told me what I did already know
You shared information with me that I was already aware of
(I told you about)
I also shared my experiences and thoughts with you
I told you what I could never rid of, too
I shared with you something that has been troubling me and that I couldn't let go of
(I told you about)
I quoted you in my own words as if your words were meaningful and significant
You told me that everything was alright
You reassured me about something and helped put my worries to rest
You need to live for yourself
You should prioritize your own personal growth and happiness
You need to get friends where you live
You need to connect with people in your current location
You need to stop writing to me
You need to put an end to our letter writing and focus on building relationships in your immediate surroundings
We wrote letters
We communicated with each other through written words
You're putting an end to this
You have decided to stop our correspondence
I wrote about a feeling
I expressed my emotions and thoughts through writing
I know it should have stayed in my head
I regret sharing my thoughts and feelings, as they should have remained private
A great art is lost when I gave up
By choosing to stop writing letters, we are losing out on a valuable form of communication and art
(I told you about)
I also shared my thoughts and experiences with you
I told you what I could never live up to
I told you about my own shortcomings and limitations
I quote you as if your words were scripture
I find your words to be incredibly impactful and meaningful, treating them as a form of wisdom
You need to stop writing to me
You need to put an end to our correspondence and focus on building relationships in your immediate surroundings
Contributed by Victoria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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