Please Mr. Postman
The Carpenters Lyrics


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(Stop)
Oh yes, wait a minute
Mr. Postman
(Wait)
Wait Mr. Postman

(Please Mr. Postman look and see)
Oh yeah
(If there's a letter in your bag for me)
Please, please, Mr. Postman
(Why's it takin' such a long time)
Oh yeah
(For me to hear from that boy of mine)

There must be some word today
From my boyfriend so far away
Please Mr. Postman look and see
If there's a letter a letter for me

I've been standin' here
Waitin' Mr. Postman so patiently
For just a card or just a letter
Sayin' he's returning' home to me

Mister Postman
(Mister Postman look and see)
Oh yeah
(If there's a letter in your bag for me)
Please, please, Mr. Postman
(Why's it takin' such a long time)
Oh yeah
(For me to hear from that boy of mine)

So many days you passed me by
See the tears standin' in my eyes
You didn't stop to make me feel better
By leavin' me a card or a letter

Mister Postman
(Mister Postman look and see)
Oh yeah
(If there's a letter in your bag for me)
Please, please, Mr. Postman
(Why's it takin' such a long time)
Why don't you check it and see one more time for me
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
Wait a minute, wait a minute Mr. Postman
Ooh Mr. Postman
(Mr. Postman look and see)
C'mon deliver the letter, the sooner, the better




Mr. Postman
Aaah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Carpenters' song Please Mr. Postman reflect the angst and anxiety of a young woman waiting for a letter from her boyfriend who is far away. In the song, the singer is addressing the postman, imploring him to look in his bag for a letter for her. She explains that she has been waiting for a long time to hear from her love, and she is hoping that the postman has something for her. Throughout the song, the singer conveys her desperation and longing for a connection to her distant boyfriend.


The song is an example of the classic Motown sound, marked by its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and tight vocal harmonies. The lyrics reflect the era in which the song was written, when letter writing was a more common form of communication, and the postal service played a vital role in connecting people.


Line by Line Meaning

(Stop) Oh yes, wait a minute Mr. Postman
Hold on Mr. Postman, please wait a minute


(Wait) Wait Mr. Postman
Please wait, Mr. Postman


(Please Mr. Postman look and see) Oh yeah (If there's a letter in your bag for me) Please, please, Mr. Postman (Why's it takin' such a long time) Oh yeah (For me to hear from that boy of mine)
Could you please check if there's a letter for me in your bag? I am desperately waiting to hear from my boyfriend, and it has been taking too long.


There must be some word today, From my boyfriend so far away, Please Mr. Postman look and see, If there's a letter a letter for me
I am sure there must be some update from my distant boyfriend today. Mr. Postman, could you please check and see if there's any letter for me?


I've been standin' here, Waitin' Mr. Postman so patiently, For just a card or just a letter, Sayin' he's returning' home to me
I have been waiting for so long, Mr. Postman. I am eager to receive any kind of letter or card from my boyfriend, informing me of his return.


Mister Postman (Mister Postman look and see) Oh yeah (If there's a letter in your bag for me) Please, please, Mr. Postman (Why's it takin' such a long time) Oh yeah (For me to hear from that boy of mine)
Mr. Postman, please check again if there's any letter for me. It is taking too long, and I am extremely anxious to hear from my boyfriend.


So many days you passed me by, See the tears standin' in my eyes, You didn't stop to make me feel better, By leavin' me a card or a letter
You have passed me by so many times, Mr. Postman, and you have seen tears in my eyes. It would have been nice if you had left me a letter or card to make me feel better.


Mister Postman (Mister Postman look and see) Oh yeah (If there's a letter in your bag for me) Please, please, Mr. Postman (Why's it takin' such a long time) Why don't you check it and see one more time for me You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute Wait a minute, wait a minute Mr. Postman Ooh Mr. Postman (Mr. Postman look and see) C'mon deliver the letter, the sooner, the better Mr. Postman Aaah
Mr. Postman, could you please check again for any letter for me? Please just wait for a minute, and check again. Please deliver the letter quickly. Thank you, Mr. Postman.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, FREDDIE GORMAN, GEORGIA DOBBINS, ROBERT BATEMAN, WILLIAM GARRETT

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Comments from YouTube:

rik wall

This record is 45 years old and still as fresh as a daisy. very uplifting!

Robert Piarulli

Yes indeed!

おかだひであき

2023年の今はもつと新鮮です。カレンの歌をドライブで聴き胸が高鳴り涙が溢れ、景色に溶け込み鮮烈な記憶としてのこる。今も、これからも。日本からもアメリカからも、世界からも、これからも、いつまでも。

THEzav

She didn’t have the perfect life- But…she will forever have the most beautiful voice❤️

Al

She was the voice of the 80's, bless her.

Mike

So Pure. x

Ta

@zav1491 What made you say she didn't have the perfect life? What happen to her?

Ed Crane

Hearing her now makes me realize how much I loved her as a teenager!

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Victor Estevanovich

Pristine voice,perfect voice,the best!!!

Shimmering Fairy Dust

Karen is so beautiful here, but her magnificent voice is even more so. One of the greatest singers, ever!

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