Postcard
kennedyxoxo Lyrics

And when I get there I'ma send you a postcard
The singer plans to send someone a postcard once they arrive at their destination.

I've always been right there
The singer has always been present for the person they plan on sending a postcard to.

We've never been so far
Despite being physically separated, the singer feels close to the person they plan on sending a postcard to.

I wish that I could promise you it wouldn't be so hard
The artist wishes they could ease the person's worries, but they cannot guarantee that the situation will be easy.

But I'ma send you a postcard
Despite the challenges, the artist will make sure to keep in touch with the person through sending postcards.

When he got drafted he was 17
The singer is telling the story of a young man who was drafted into the military at the age of 17.

They gave him a gun but he don't even know what heaven means
The young man was given a weapon to fight with, but he did not fully understand the consequences of his actions.

And he promised to his mom to live forever like an evergreen
Before leaving, the young man promised his mother that he would always live on, much like an evergreen tree that never loses its leaves.

He faked a smile, told a lie, he's terrified but she would never see
Although he was scared and upset, the young man put on a brave face in front of his mother so as not to worry her further.

She said that he'd be fine
Despite her own worries, the young man's mother tried to reassure him that he would be okay.

When he was leaving she could hardly look him in the eyes
The young man's mother had a difficult time saying goodbye to him before he left for the military.

He said believe me mama I know I'm too young to die
The young man reassured his mother that he did not plan on dying, despite being young and inexperienced.

I'm sure that I'll be fine
The young man tried to convince himself and others that he would be okay during his time in the military.

Then he had to pack his things he's out the door
After saying goodbye to his mother, the young man had to gather his belongings and leave for the military.

Had to tell his mom goodbye he's off to war
The young man reluctantly had to say goodbye to his mother before heading off to fight in a war.

He didn't even know what he was fighting for
The young man did not fully understand the reasons behind the conflict he was about to enter into.

They told him pick your head up boy and suck it up
The young man was told to ignore his fears and emotions and toughen up in order to survive in the military.

He only had one life but they fucked it up
Despite only having one life, the young man's fate was partially determined by higher powers, such as the government, who sent him to war.

And you can try and kick and scream it's not enough
Even if he resisted or protested, the young man could not escape his fate as a soldier.

You're momma's little soldier boy, just toughen up
The young man was seen as someone's son and someone's soldier, and was expected to be strong and brave in the face of danger.

There's no point in asking for help
The young man was likely in a situation where asking for help would not have made a difference in his life.

He did anything and everything for everyone else
Despite his own struggles, the young man likely put others' needs and wants before his own.

He thought that one day he'd get home and have a story to tell
The young man likely hoped that his experiences in the military would provide him with compelling stories to share with others.

He'd never kill another soldier they reminded him too much of himself
The young man was likely faced with the reality that he may have to kill other soldiers, who were also young people like himself.

They thought his thinking was ahead of his time
The young man may have had unconventional thoughts or ideas that did not align with the typical military mindset.

And one day he was caught behind enemy line
The young man found himself in a dangerous situation where he was behind enemy lines.

They put a gun up to his head he wasn't ready to die
The young man was facing immediate danger and likely feared for his life.

But he was fine
Despite the danger, the young man survived the situation he was in.

Instead, he looked 'em dead in the eyes and said
The young man likely exhibited bravery in the face of danger, standing up to his captors and facing them directly.