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Letter

America

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Letter

Song byAmerica
in AlbumHideaway

Written by Dewey Bunnell, ©1976

Found on Hideaway and Highway.

You have one letter left to send

With no beginning and no end

You saw them in the park

The laughter in the dark, oh no

How can you face him and pretend

So now you thank him carefully, oh no

'Cause that's the way he's going to be, oh no

I hope you find some reason to be free

There is no sunshine in your eyes

You make no sound and yet you cry

It's not the double cross

You feel the love you lost, oh no

This letter has to say goodbye

So now you thank him carefully, oh no

'Cause that's the way he's going to be, oh no

I hope you find some reason to be free

You saw them in the park

The laughter in the dark, oh no

How can you face him and pretend

So now you thank him carefully, oh no

'Cause that's the way he's going to be, oh no

I hope you find some reason to be free

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The song Letter by America is a heartfelt narrative that delves into themes of longing, separation, and heartfelt communication. The lyrics narrate the emotions of someone who is physically distant from a loved one, using the form of a letter to express feelings of missing and yearning. Key themes in this song include the power of written words to bridge emotional gaps, the bittersweet nature of waiting, and the hopefulness that accompanies the anticipation of reuniting. Particularly poignant moments in the song include vivid imagery of memory and the personal touches that make the letter a tangible piece of the sender’s love and presence.

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