Postcards
Weatherstar Lyrics


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You dropped your coat by the door
I ran outside to watch you drive away
From me
And my eyes
They won't believe
My heart is trying desperately to beat
And lately I'm speeding up my breathing
And my hands are shaking all the time

'Cause I don't wanna let you go
And I can't sleep or breathe
When I'm alone
If I could just go back in time
I wouldn't make the same mistakes
If I could just go back in time

I'm looking at what we wrote
In old postcards
And counting the times you'd repeat
Yourself and I just wanna hold you
You know I just can't let you go
I just can't let you go

'Cause I don't wanna let you go
And I can't sleep or breathe
When I'm alone
If I could just go back in time
I wouldn't make the same mistakes
If I could just go back in time (x4)





I wouldn't make the same mistakes
If I could just go back in time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Weatherstar's song "Postcards" are a heart-wrenching reflection on the pain of lost love and the desire to turn back time and correct past mistakes. The opening lines describe a moment of separation, as the singer watches their love drive away, leaving them alone with their thoughts and regrets. The chorus expresses the feelings of desperation and longing, with the repetition of the refrain "I don't wanna let you go" and the admission that the singer can't sleep or breathe without their love.


The verses also reveal physical symptoms of the singer's emotional turmoil, with references to speeding up breathing and shaking hands. The second verse shifts focus to old postcards and memories of happier times, which only serve to accentuate the pain of the present. The repeated plea to go back in time and avoid making the same mistakes speaks to the universal human desire for a second chance, a chance to do things differently and perhaps avoid the heartbreak of lost love.


Overall, the lyrics of "Postcards" are a poignant and relatable portrayal of the pain of lost love and the power of regret. The song is likely to resonate with anyone who has experienced the sting of a failed relationship or has ever wished for a chance to go back and do things differently.


Line by Line Meaning

You dropped your coat by the door
You left something behind as you were leaving my life behind forever.


I ran outside to watch you drive away
I chased after you and watched as you left me.


From me
You were leaving me behind, alone and hurt.


And my eyes
My eyes tell a story of sadness and heartbreak.


They won't believe
I can't believe what's happening, it feels like a dream.


My heart is trying desperately to beat
My heart is fighting to keep going, despite the pain.


And lately I'm speeding up my breathing
My anxiety is increasing, making it hard to catch my breath.


And my hands are shaking all the time
My hands can't stop shaking, a physical manifestation of the pain I'm feeling.


'Cause I don't wanna let you go
I'm holding on tight, not ready to let you go.


And I can't sleep or breathe
I can't function without you, struggling to sleep and even breathe.


When I'm alone
Being alone only magnifies the pain and loneliness.


If I could just go back in time
I wish with all my heart that I could turn back the clock.


I wouldn't make the same mistakes
If I could go back, I would do everything in my power to fix what went wrong.


I'm looking at what we wrote
I'm reminiscing about our past, reading old postcards and letters.


In old postcards
These postcards represent a time where things were good.


And counting the times you'd repeat
I remember all the sweet and loving things you used to say to me.


Yourself and I just wanna hold you
I wish I could hold you, feel your warmth and love once again.


You know I just can't let you go
I can't let you go, you mean too much to me.


If I could just go back in time
If I could turn back time, I would do everything differently to make our love last.


I wouldn't make the same mistakes
If I had the chance, I wouldn't repeat the same mistakes that led to our separation.




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GULLABILLOPS

I has been 8 years since I've been to this video. I've been on an old music binge lately and WeatherStar is my current stop. A lot of memories flood back. Nostalgia is so bittersweet sometimes.

KaeKae64

Met these guys on Saturday night. They actually seemed pretty cool, and they're obviously good musicians =]

Synne Kristoffersen

I've suddenly got a new favorite song!! Love this band! :)

Anette M

Its been so long since I've listened to this

MisterMirandi

I remember when i used to go AIM and i got a message "hey, could you listen to my bad?" I'm so glad I did. So proud of you guys!

catlover12195

wow haven't listened to this in forever, love it so much :)

Elizabeth Wise

its great to see that he's finally some of the views that he deserves. amazing <3

catlover12195

my new favorite song, love it so much :)

heather sosebee

I love him and his songs:) this is my fav.

Emma Fowler

I love his voice. :)

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