I got your letter
The singer received a letter.

I felt so scared to
The singer was afraid to open the letter.

Pick up the paper knife and read within
The singer used a knife to open the letter and read its contents.

I read the contents
The artist read the letter's message.

I got what you meant
The artist understood the letter's message.

I know its hard for you but don't give in
The singer is encouraging the recipient to persevere through a difficult situation.

Maybe, maybe slow things go fast
Perhaps taking things slow will help them progress quickly.

Maybe, maybe its all in the past
Maybe whatever happened in the past no longer matters.

Oh oh if you need me don't let go - oh
If the recipient needs the artist, they should not give up on the relationship.

(You know I'll never give up on you)
The artist is assuring the recipient that they will always be there for them.

I phoned the station
The singer called a train station.

For information
The artist was seeking information about train times to York.

To try and get the times of trains to York
The singer wanted to know the schedules of trains to York.

And on the platform
The singer went to the train platform.

I saw your hatform
The singer saw the recipient's hat in the crowd.

A kind of halo in the crowd - crush talk
The recipient's hat stood out in the crowd, possibly causing people to gossip about them.

But baby baby don't run away
The artist wants the recipient to stay and not run away from their problems.

Maybe, maybe it's just today
Perhaps the difficulties they are experiencing are only temporary.

I saw your sad face
The singer saw that the recipient was sad.

You dropped your suitcase
The recipient dropped their suitcase.

And I appreciate the state you're in
The artist understands how the recipient is feeling and empathizes with them.

You mustn't hurry
The recipient does not need to rush or feel pressured.

You mustn't worry
The recipient should not feel anxious or stressed.

Maybe, maybe slow things go fast
Perhaps taking things slow will help them progress quickly.

Maybe, maybe its all in the past
Maybe whatever happened in the past no longer matters.