Please Mr. Postman
The Honey Sweets Lyrics
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Oh yeah
(Is there a letter in your bag for me) Please, Please Mister Postman
(Why's it been a very long time) Oh yeah
(Since I heard from this boyfriend of mine)
There must be some word today
From my boyfriend so far away
Please Mister Postman, look and see
I've been standin' here waitin' Mister Postman
So patiently, for just a card, or just a letter
Sayin' he's returnin' home to me
Please Mister Postman (Mister Postman, look and see) Oh yeah
(Is there a letter in your bag for me?) Please Please Mister Postman
(Why's it been a very long time) Oh yeah
(Since I heard from this boyfriend of mine)
So many days you passed me by
You saw the tears standin' in my eye
You wouldn't stop to make me feel better
By leavin' me a card or a letter
Please Mister Postman look and see (Postman postman)
Is there a letter oh yeah in your bag for me? (Postman postman)
You know its been so long (Postman postman)
Yes since I heard from this boyfriend of mine (Postman postman)
You better wait a minute, wait a minute
Oh you better wait a minute
Please please Mister Postman (Wait a minute Mister Postman)
Please check and see just one more time for me
You better wait, wait a minute
Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute
Please Mister Postman
Deliver de letter the sooner de better
Wait a minute, wait a minute
Wait a minute, please Mister Postman
Wait a minute, wait a minute oh oh
The Honey Sweets' "Please Mr. Postman" is a classic Motown song released in 1961. The song is about a girl waiting for a letter from her boyfriend who is away. She eagerly waits for the postman to deliver the letter. The song's lyrics convey the anticipation and longing the girl feels while waiting for the letter. The repetition of the phrase "wait a minute" adds to the tension and emphasizes her desperation to hear from her boyfriend.
The song's lyrics reflect a time before instant communication such as email and cell phones were available to the general public. In the early 1960s, sending letters was the primary way to communicate with someone who was far away, and waiting for them was often a slow and nerve-wracking process. The song's popularity, however, goes beyond its nostalgic portrayal of communication before instant gratification.
"Please Mr. Postman" was a massive hit for The Honey Sweets and was also covered by The Beatles. The song spent 11 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number one in 1961. It was the first Motown song to reach the top of the charts, making musical history. The song's success is a testament to the powerful melody, catchy chorus, and relatable lyrics that continue to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait Mister Postman
Asking the postman to wait for a moment
Oh yeah
Expression of eagerness and hopefulness
(Is there a letter in your bag for me) Please, Please Mister Postman
Requesting the postman to check if there is a letter for her in his bag
(Why's it been a very long time) Oh yeah
Wondering why she hasn't received any letter from her boyfriend for a long time and expressing eagerness
(Since I heard from this boyfriend of mine)
She hasn't heard anything from her boyfriend for a long time
There must be some word today
Expressing hope that she will receive a letter from her boyfriend today
From my boyfriend so far away
Expecting a letter from her boyfriend who is far away
Please Mister Postman, look and see
Requesting the postman to check for the letter properly
Is there a letter, a letter for me
Asking if there is any letter for her specifically
I've been standin' here waitin' Mister Postman
She is waiting patiently for the postman to arrive
So patiently, for just a card, or just a letter
She is waiting for even a small gesture from her boyfriend, like a letter or a card
Sayin' he's returnin' home to me
She is waiting for the letter from her boyfriend that should say when he will be returning home
You saw the tears standin' in my eye
The postman has seen her shedding tears many times because of the absence of a letter from her boyfriend
You wouldn't stop to make me feel better
The postman ignored her tears and didn't try to console her with a letter or a card
By leavin' me a card or a letter
She expected the postman to understand her and leave a letter or a card for her
Please Mister Postman look and see (Postman postman)
She repeats her request to the postman, emphasizing the importance of the letter
You know its been so long (Postman postman)
Pointing out that it has been a long time since she received a letter from her boyfriend
Yes since I heard from this boyfriend of mine (Postman postman)
She hasn't heard anything from her boyfriend in a long time
You better wait a minute, wait a minute
She reiterates her request for the postman to wait for a moment
Please please Mister Postman (Wait a minute Mister Postman)
Asking the postman once again with more emphasis
Please check and see just one more time for me
Requesting the postman to check for the letter once again
Deliver de letter the sooner de better
Urging the postman to deliver the letter as soon as possible
Wait a minute, wait a minute
Requesting the postman to wait for a moment
Wait a minute, please Mister Postman
Asking the postman to wait for a moment with more emphasis
Wait a minute, wait a minute oh oh
Repeating her request to the postman to wait for a moment with more emotion
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