Some Postman
The Presidents of the United States of America
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It's 6 AM and the sun is getting high He picks up the mail from the slot He feels the rush of excitement as he holds it in his hand Another love note no one got Some postman is grooving to all our love letters Some postman is gonna cry Some postman is grooving to all our love letters Some postman is gonna cry Gonna cry Gonna cry It's noon now and all the mailboxes have been emptied And all the letters are inside He counts them, he checks them, he looks for clues and finds The ones with hearts on the outside Some postman is grooving to all our love letters Some postman is gonna cry Some postman is grooving to all out love letters Some postman is gonna cry Gonna cry Gonna cry Gonna cry yeah yeah Nineteen ninety three Ooh ooh ooh ooh Ooh ooh ooh ooh Holding onto a package meant for a distant lover Thought it would be there overnight She waits and she cries and she thinks he does not love her The postman holds on oh so tight Some postman is grooving to all our love letters Some postman is gonna cry Some postman is grooving to all our love letters Some postman is gonna cry Gonna cry yeah You (you) Crushed (crushed) Paper hearts Stole (stole) And sold (sold) And ripped apart Your promise was sent but you never delivered to me Some postman you turned out to be
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER WELDON BALLEW, DAVID MICHAEL DEDERER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Band Background"Some Postman" is by the band "The Presidents of the United States of America," not to be confused with the political leaders of the United States. The band formed in 1993 in Seattle, Washington.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Some Postman" is part of the album "Love Everybody," which was released in 2004.
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Genre"Some Postman" is classified in the genre of alternative rock. The Presidents of the United States of America are known for their unique blend of punk, pop, and grunge influences.
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Band PopularityThe band was most popular in the mid to late 1990s, but "Some Postman" demonstrated their continued appeal into the 2000s.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about a postman who is possibly stealing love letters, meaning that the intended recipients never get them, causing romantic relationships to fail.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Some Postman" features the band members performing and also tells a humorous visual story of a postman who intercepts love letters.
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LyricsOne striking lyric in the song is "Some postman is grooving, grooving to all our love letters." This line captures the playful, whimsical tone of many of the band’s songs.
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Live Performances"Some Postman" has been a popular song during the band's live performances because of its upbeat nature and catchy melody.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the band's popularity, "Some Postman" didn't hit the mainstream charts. However, it has been critically acclaimed for its clever lyrics and catchy hooks.
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Band DisbandmentThe Presidents of the United States of America disbanded in 2015, making "Some Postman" part of their final decade of creating music.
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Unique InstrumentationAs with the majority of the band’s songs, "Some Postman" showcases their unique instrumentation. The band members typically play instruments with fewer strings - a three-string guitar and two-string bass - yet manage to create a full, radiant sound.
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