Lyrics
Found a postcard on a surf shop stand and bought it for a dollar
Discovering a postcard at a surf shop and purchasing it for a dollar.
A panoramic picture of the perfect ocean view
Describing the postcard's panoramic image of a perfect ocean view.
Sat down on the pier and pulled a pen out of my pocket
Sitting on a pier, taking out a pen, and reflecting on past experiences.
And even though we're over, I thought this was overdue
Expressing the sentiment that despite the end of a relationship, this act is meaningful.
I wonder what you'll think about when you see my name
Contemplating what the listener will feel upon seeing the sender's name.
The good, the bad, the in-between, I'ma send it anyway
Willing to share both positive and negative aspects, sending the message regardless.
I hope you took that trip you always talked about to Charleston
Expressing hope that the listener took a planned trip to Charleston.
Bounced around in and out of every bar off King
Imagining the listener exploring various bars in the city.
And I'm just sitting, watching boats float in and out the harbor
Observing boats in the harbor while contemplating the past.
And I can finally say I hope you found someone
Expressing the hope that the listener has found someone new.
Sincerely yours from my side of the sun
Signing off the message as "Sincerely yours from my side of the sun."
Signed Somewhere South with Rum
Concluding with the signature "Somewhere South with Rum."
Down here they say the breaking waves can cure the broken-hearted
Referring to the belief that ocean waves can heal emotional wounds.
It's a tale as old as time, but only time can tell
Highlighting the timeless nature of the concept, with time being the ultimate judge.
And as for me, my tomorrow seemed to be uncharted
Personal uncertainty about the future, feeling like it's uncharted territory.
But it finally feels like I've got wind back in my sails
Feeling a sense of renewal and progress, symbolized by wind in sails.
I hope you found that little place and left your old apartment
Hoping the listener has moved to a new place and left behind the old.
If you think about it, tell your mom and dad "hello"
Requesting a greeting to the listener's parents if they think about it.
I'm just sitting, watching boats float in and out the harbor
Continuing to watch boats, reflecting on the past and present.
And I can finally say I hope you found someone
Reiterating the hope that the listener has found a new romantic connection.
Sincerely yours, from my side of the sun
Signing off again with "Sincerely yours, from my side of the sun."
Signed Somewhere South with Rum
Concluding with the signature "Somewhere South with Rum."
The tiki bar behind me's playing "No Woman No Cry"
Setting the scene at a tiki bar, where the song "No Woman No Cry" is playing.
So I'll just sit and sing along, and drink to you and smile
Deciding to enjoy the moment, singing along, and toasting to the listener with a smile.
I hope you took that trip you always talked about to Charleston
Repeating the hope that the listener took the planned trip to Charleston.
Bounced around in and out of every bar off King
Reiterating the image of exploring bars in the city.
And I'm just sitting, watching boats float in and out the harbor
Continuing to observe boats in the harbor, reflecting on the past.
And I can finally say I hope you found someone
Repeating the hope that the listener has found a new romantic connection.
Sincerely yours from my side of the sun
Signing off again with "Sincerely yours from my side of the sun."
Signed Somewhere South with Rum
Concluding with the signature "Somewhere South with Rum."
Somewhere South with Rum, mm
Final repetition of the signature "Somewhere South with Rum."
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