Postcards
Mrs. Greenbird Lyrics

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A postcard becomes a symbol of lost romance for two separated lovers.
Adult themes. No nudity.

Before loneliness will break my heart,
Send me a postcard darling.
How can I make you understand?
I want to be a woman.
Here, here I'm waiting for a little sign,

Waiting 'til the end of time.

[Chorus:]
Send me a postcard darling.
Send me a poscard now.
Send me a postcard darling.
Send me a postcard now.

I can't take the lonely night,
I need someone I can turn to.
Look out the day I see a little sign,
Even though you're on my mind.
Yeah, oh please don't let me down.
There ain't no lover like me in town.

[Chorus]

Before loneliness will break my heart,
Send me a postcard darling.
How can I make you understand?
I want to be a woman.

Yeah, I'm waiting for a little sign,
Waiting 'til the end of time.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mrs. Greenbird's song Postcards are about a woman who is missing her lover and is desperately waiting for some form of communication from him. The postcard becomes a symbol of their lost romance as they are separated physically, perhaps due to work or other life circumstances, and unable to see each other. The woman is experiencing loneliness and is afraid of being heartbroken. She is pleading with her lover to send her a sign in the form of a postcard, which would show that he still cares and is thinking of her.

The woman in the song wants to be seen as a woman and not just a girl, who needs someone to turn to during lonely nights. She feels that if her lover sends her a postcard, it would be a declaration of his love and a step towards reconciling their differences. She is yearning for any sort of communication, even if it is just a small sign, as it would provide her with hope of a brighter future.

Overall, the song is about the pain of separation as well as the hope for a reunion. It portrays the desperation of someone who is deeply missing their partner and trying to keep their love alive despite the distance between them.

Line by Line Meaning

Before loneliness will break my heart,
I don't want to be lonely anymore, please don't leave me

Send me a postcard darling.
Send me a symbol of your love, a reminder that you still care

How can I make you understand?
I don't know how else to express my feelings to you

I want to be a woman.
I want to feel loved and desired as a woman, not just as a friend

Here, here I'm waiting for a little sign,
I'm eagerly waiting for any indication that you still think of me

Waiting 'til the end of time.
I'll wait as long as it takes to know if we have a future together

[Chorus:] Send me a postcard darling. Send me a poscard now. Send me a postcard darling. Send me a postcard now.
Please send me a postcard, a sign of your love and reminder that we have something special

I can't take the lonely night,
Loneliness is unbearable without you by my side

I need someone I can turn to.
I need you, someone I can rely on and love

Look out the day I see a little sign,
Every moment I'm looking for a sign that you still care for me, even in small ways

Even though you're on my mind.
I can't stop thinking about you, but I need more from you than just thoughts

Yeah, oh please don't let me down.
I'm so invested in us, please don't disappoint me or break my heart

There ain't no lover like me in town.
I know I can offer you something special, something no one else can

[Chorus]
Repeated chorus asking for a postcard as a sign of love

Before loneliness will break my heart,
Closing reminder of the pain of loneliness, asking for love and connection

How can I make you understand?
Closing plea to be understood and loved

I want to be a woman.
Closing reminder of the need for love and desire as a woman

Yeah, I'm waiting for a little sign,
Closing reminder of the desire and hope for any sign of love and affection

Waiting 'til the end of time.
Closing reminder of the commitment to wait for as long as it takes for love