I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
Love's Echo: A Melodic Epistle to Myself
Lyrics
I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter
The singer intends to physically sit down and compose a letter addressed to themselves.
And make believe it came from you
They plan to imagine or pretend that the letter was sent by someone else, likely a person they miss or desire contact with.
I'm gonna write words, oh, so sweet
The lyrics suggest that the letter will contain affectionate or sentimental language.
They're gonna knock me off my feet.
The content of the letter will emotionally affect the singer strongly.
A lotta kisses on the bottom, I'll be glad I've got 'em
The singer expects the letter to contain many expressions of love, perhaps represented metaphorically as "kisses on the bottom."
I'm gonna smile and say "I hope you're feelin' better"
The singer plans to express well-wishes to the imagined sender of the letter, wishing them good health or improved feelings.
Then close "with love" the way that you do
The letter will end with a closing phrase typical of letters expressing affection or care.
I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter, ah-huh
Reiteration of the intention to physically write a letter addressed to oneself.
I'm gonna make believe it came from you
Reiteration of the intention to imagine or pretend the letter was sent by someone else.
I'm gonna sit right down write myself a letter, oh, babe
Repetition of the desire to write a letter to oneself.
And make believe it came from you
Repetition of the intent to imagine or pretend the letter came from someone else.
I'm gonna write words, oh, so sweet
The content of this letter is expected to contain affectionate or sentimental words.
They're gonna knock me off my feet
Similar to line 4, anticipation of strong emotional impact from the letter's content.
A lotta kisses on the bottom, I'll be glad I've got 'em
Expectation that the letter will contain numerous expressions of love or affection.
I'll smile and say "I hope you're feelin' better"
Expressing goodwill or hoping for improved feelings for the imagined sender of the letter.
Then close "with love" the way that you do
Repetition of the expected closing sentiment of affection in the letter.
I'm gonna sit right down, write myself a letter, oh yeah
Reiteration of the intention to physically write a letter addressed to oneself.
I'm gonna make believe it came from you
Reiteration of the intention to imagine or pretend the letter was sent by someone else.
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