Postcards
Planeside Lyrics

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Get to wonder in and under the rain
My head is heavy and more than steadily calls your name
Damn the distance I have carried this on
It's your forgiveness when I'm perfectly wrong

Feelings empty since I sent me away
Borrowed all I have to keep it this way
I was thinking we could all go back some day

Tomorrow is only just a plane ride away
More than many, one does wonder to stay

Postcards and really close calls
When can I send anything

Gave up memories all they lent me wasn't real
This conversation is desperation to feel
I was searching for an answer I could steal

As soon as I was gone for so long I'm coming back
For one more reason, could you even imagine that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Planeside's song "Postcards" are a heartfelt representation of longing for a past love that is out of reach. The opening lines introduce the singer's current state of being-- wandering in the rain with a heavy head and a heart that continuously calls out for their former lover. Despite the physical distance between them, the singer is holding onto hope that they'll be forgiven for the mistakes that led to their separation. However, their feelings have become hollow since departing, and they're surviving on borrowed emotions to keep their love alive.

Throughout the song, the singer expresses the deep desire to go back in time to a place where all their loved ones are still together. They're haunted by almost-moments with their past love and are searching for a way to rekindle their relationship. Despite the desperation, the singer expresses a sense of serenity in the fact that tomorrow is always within reach, symbolized by the line "Tomorrow is only just a plane ride away". The last verse paints a picture of the singer returning home to their loved one, after a long journey of searching for answers. They're driven by the simple reason of wanting to be with their partner once again, a feeling that anyone who has been in love can relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

Get to wonder in and under the rain
I find myself in deep contemplation while getting soaked in the rain

My head is heavy and more than steadily calls your name
I am burdened by thoughts of you that linger constantly in my mind

Damn the distance I have carried this on
I have persisted through the physical separation between us despite the challenges it presents

It's your forgiveness when I'm perfectly wrong
I rely on your mercy and understanding when I make mistakes, even foolish ones

Feelings empty since I sent me away
I feel hollow and unfulfilled since I left, only to realize that I took a part of myself with me

Borrowed all I have to keep it this way
I have exhausted all my resources just to maintain our relationship, even if it means compromising my own well-being

I was thinking we could all go back some day
I harbor hopes of returning to the past when things were simpler, happier, and more genuine

Tomorrow is only just a plane ride away
I am aware that a new beginning or an end is only a trip away, and that the future is uncertain

More than many, one does wonder to stay
Despite the doubts and uncertainties, one still ponders if it is worth it to stay and fight for the relationship

Postcards and really close calls
The exchanges of brief, distant messages and close brushes with disaster represent the volatile and fragile nature of our affair

When can I send anything
I am eager to reach out and communicate, but I don't know what to say or when to do it

Gave up memories all they lent me wasn't real
I realized that I have lost or gave away things that I cherished, only to find out that their worth was not tangible or permanent

This conversation is desperation to feel
Our exchange of words is a manifestation of our longing for connection, validation, and intimacy

I was searching for an answer I could steal
I was hoping for a solution or resolution that I could learn or copy from others, without exerting too much effort or originality

As soon as I was gone for so long I'm coming back
After being absent for a prolonged period, I am returning with a sense of urgency and eagerness to reconnect

For one more reason, could you even imagine that
Despite the many reasons to leave or give up, I am still clinging to the slim possibility of salvaging our relationship, no matter how unlikely it seems

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