Postcards from a Young Man

Manic Street Preachers

About Postcards from a Young Man

"Postcards from a Young Man" is a single by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released as the third single from their tenth studio album of the same name on 28 February 2011.


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2010
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I don't believe in absolutes anymore
I'm quite prepared to admit I was wrong
This life it sucks your principles away
You have to fight against it every single day

These are the postcards from a young man
They may never be written or posted again
These are the postcards from a young man
They may never be written or posted again

It is like so many other things
As distant as your former sins
So sad and lonely and so derelict
As the optimism that we once shared

These are the postcards from a young man
They may never be written or posted again
These are the postcards from a young man
They may never be written or posted again

I'll send you postcards every single day
Just to prove I still exist
This world will not impose its will
I will not give up and I will not give in
And I will not give up and I will not give in

I won't betray your confidence
I won't pretend my way was lost
This world will not impose its will
I will not give up and I will not give in

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Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band that was formed in 1986 in Blackwood, South Wales and consists of James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals and lead guitar), Nicky Wire (bass guitar and lyrics) and Sean Moore (drums and percussion). The band is part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s. They are colloquially known as "The Manics", or simply, "Manics". Originally a quartet, the band became a trio when primary lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards disappeared on 1 February 1995. more »

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Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, SEAN MOORE

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Postcards from a Young Man" is a song by the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers, who hail from Blackwood, Caerphilly and were formed in 1986.
Album Title
The song is the title track from their tenth studio album, "Postcards from a Young Man", which was released in 2010.
Genre
Manic Street Preachers are known for their mixture of rock, alternative rock, punk rock, and new wave music. "Postcards from a Young Man" is no exception.
Album Theme
"Postcards from a Young Man" album is described by the band as "one last shot at mass communication".
Album Success
The album reached number three in the UK albums chart and contains the singles "(It’s Not War) Just the End of Love", "Some Kind of Nothingness", "Postcards from a Young Man" and "This Is the Day".
Tradition Continuation
The song continues the Manic Street Preachers tradition of blending politically conscious lyrics with anthemic, stadium-friendly melodies.
Collaboration
The album features guest vocals from Ian McCulloch of Echo & the Bunnymen on the track "Some Kind of Nothingness", John Cale on piano on "Auto-Intoxication" and Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses on bass on "A Billion Balconies Facing the Sun".
Critical Perception
It received generally favourable reviews from music critics.
Song Revelation
The song "Postcards from a Young Man" was revealed via the band's website in August 2010.
Awards
The "Postcards from a Young Man" album was nominated in the Best Album category at the Q Awards 2010 but lost out to The National's "High Violet".

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