This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Return to sender
Return to sender
I gave a letter to the postman
He put it his sack
Bright and early next morning
He brought my letter back
(She wrote upon it)
Return to sender
Address unknown
No such number
No such zone
We had a quarrel
A lover's spat
I write I'm sorry, but my letter keeps coming back
So then I dropped it in the mailbox
And sent it special D
Bright and early next morning
It came right back to me
(She wrote upon it)
Return to sender
Address unknown
No such number
No such zone
This time I'm gonna take it myself
And put it right in her hand
And if it comes back the very next day then I'll understand
(The writing on it)
Return to sender
Address unknown
No such number
No such zone
Ah, return to sender
Return to sender
Return to sender
Return to sender
Return to sender
I gave a letter to the postman
He put it his sack
Bright and early next morning
He brought my letter back
(She wrote upon it)
Return to sender
Address unknown
No such number
No such zone
We had a quarrel
A lover's spat
I write I'm sorry, but my letter keeps coming back
So then I dropped it in the mailbox
And sent it special D
Bright and early next morning
It came right back to me
(She wrote upon it)
Return to sender
Address unknown
No such number
No such zone
This time I'm gonna take it myself
And put it right in her hand
And if it comes back the very next day then I'll understand
(The writing on it)
Return to sender
Address unknown
No such number
No such zone
Ah, return to sender
Return to sender
Return to sender
Return to sender
Lyrics submitted by Madcappunk
Return To Sender Lyrics as written by Winfield Scott Otis Blackwell
Lyrics © Raleigh Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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Fun song, one of my favorite.
Love live the King!
I love this song. It's always stuck in my head and puts me in a good mood. :-)
He is trying to show interest or mayby put things right with a girl he likes romantically, so he write her a letter. She keeps refusing to read it, just returns it to sender, and so he keeps on sending it. Even when he deliver it personally, she just gives him a cold shoulder, and returns it wo a second glance. It's obviously out of the question for her, she's just not interested. Though luck for the King
=] long live the King.
These lyrics are ridiculous.
If he gave a letter to the postman one day, there's no way he would have got it back bright and early the next morning.
Liar.
@Lonely Wooden Tower You must be fun at a party.