Postcards

James Blunt

About Postcards

"Postcards" is a song recorded by British singer-songwriter James Blunt. It was released on 19 May 2014, as the third single from his fourth studio album Moon Landing (2013). The song was written by James Blunt, Wayne Hector, Steve Mac and produced by Martin Terefe.


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Sundays sitting on your back porch
And I came up with a couple of cords
And I played for you

You let me keep you entertained
With stories I exaggerate
That you know aren't true

And as you sit there making daisy chains
And I throw in a hand grenade
And tell you how it is I really feel for you

I'm sending postcards from my heart
With love for a postmark and then
You know that you make me feel like we've been caught
Like kids in the school yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better
L.O.V.E forever
I hope you know that I'm sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I sent
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head

We chased the sun 'til it got away
On a bicycle that your daddy made
But not made for two

Then we sat out on your rocking chair
You with a flower in your hair
That I found for you

But then Monday always comes around
And it's sad 'cause I can't see you now
Want you to know you're always in my head

I'm sending postcards from my heart
With love for a postmark and then
You know that you make me feel like we've been caught
Like kids in the school yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better
L.O.V.E forever
I hope you know that I'm sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I sent
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head

You know sometimes it's hard to see
Or say the words that torture me
But inside I know exactly how I feel
The things that I can't say out loud
I'll find a place to write it down
I hope that they will find you in the end

I'm sending postcards from my heart
With love for a postmark and then
You know that you make me feel like we've been caught
Like kids in the school yard again
And I can't keep it to myself
Can't spell it any better
L.O.V.E forever
I hope you know that I'm sending a postcard
I don't care who sees what I sent
Or if the whole world knows what's in my head

Know, know, know
All the things I want you to
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to
Know, know, know
All the things I want you to know

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James Blunt

James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974), better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and former army officer, whose debut album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005. His repertoire can be best described as a mix of acoustic-tinged pop, rock and folk. After recording on the independent American label Custard Records, Blunt won two Brit Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards, and by 2006 was nominated for five Grammy Awards. The following year, he released his second album All the Lost Souls (2007). Blunt's third studio album, Some Kind of Trouble, was released in November 2010. Worldwide, Blunt has sold over 18 million albu… more »

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Written by: Stephen Paul Robson, James Blount, Wayne Hector

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Contribution
"Postcards" was recorded by James Blunt, an English singer-songwriter, who began his career in 2004 and gained popularity worldwide with his debut album, "Back to Bedlam."
Creative Team
This song was co-written by James Blunt along with his long-time collaborator, Steve Robson, who has worked with other popular artists like Rascal Flatts, Olly Murs, and Carrie Underwood.
Album Affiliation
"Postcards" is part of the album "Moon Landing," which is James Blunt's fourth studio album. The album was released in October 2013.
Genre Classification
The genre of the song is pop rock, reflecting James Blunt's conventional music style.
Song Content
The song is about keeping someone in your thoughts, even when you're far away from them. It employs the metaphor of sending postcards to express this sentiment.
Chart Performance
After its release, "Postcards" received moderate commercial success. It peaked at no. 83 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Vaughan Arnell, who had previously worked with Robbie Williams and One Direction. The video portrays Blunt traveling around the world, reflecting the theme of the song.
Critical Reception
Although the song didn't achieve the same level of success as some of Blunt's earlier hits like "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover," it did receive positive reviews from critics. They noted the song's catchy, melodic chorus and its earnest lyrical content.
Live Performances
James Blunt often included "Postcards" in his setlists for concerts during his promotional tour for the "Moon Landing" album.
Streaming Availability
"Postcards," like Blunt’s other songs, is readily available on most streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

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