I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
Love's Pen: A Musical Epistle of Sweet Sentiments
Lyrics
I'm gonna sit right down
I plan to sit down promptly
And write myself a letter
To compose a letter addressed to myself
And make believe it came from you
Pretending it originated from you
I'm gonna write words oh-so sweet
I will write affectionate and charming words
They're gonna knock me off of my feet
Anticipating a strong emotional reaction
A lot of kisses on the bottom
Many kisses expressed at the end of the letter
I'll be glad I got 'em
I will be pleased to have received them
I'm gonna smile and say
I will express happiness and wish you well
I hope you're feeling better
Hoping for your improved well-being
And close with love, the way that you do
Closing the letter with affection, mimicking your style
I'm gonna sit right down
I intend to sit down again
And write myself a letter
And write another letter to myself
And make believe it came from you
Again, pretending it's from you
I'm gonna sit right down
Repetition of the intention to write a self-addressed letter
And write myself a letter
Repeating the process of pretending it's from someone else
And make believe that it came from you
Continuation of the make-believe scenario
I'm gonna write words oh-so sweet, yeah
Reiterating the intention to write sweet words
Lotta kisses on the bottom
More emphasis on kisses at the bottom of the letter
I'll be glad I got 'em
Expressing joy at having received these kisses
I'm gonna smile and say
Repeating the intention to smile and wish you well
I hope you're feeling better
Wishing for your improved condition
And close with love, the way that you do
Ending the letter with love, mirroring your customary style
I'm gonna sit right down
Reiterating the plan to sit down and write a self-addressed letter
And write myself a letter
Continuing the process of pretending it's from someone else
And make believe it came from you
Emphasizing the make-believe aspect of the letter's origin
I'm gonna sit right down
Repeating the intention to sit down and write to oneself
And write myself a letter
Reiterating the make-believe scenario of the letter's origin
And make believe it came
Continuing to make believe that the letter came from someone else
Make believe that it came from you
Further emphasis on the make-believe aspect of the letter's origin
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