Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2011-04-18
- Album Name: Take Care Take Care Take Care
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Postcard From 1952” by Explosions In The Sky
“Postcard From 1952” by Explosions In The Sky is a melancholic, reflective song about longing for the past and the power of the memories that shape us. The song is about looking back with nostalgia at a former time that the singer can never experience again. The lyrics explore the idea of wishing they could travel back to this earlier era, even if only for a moment, to make some kind of connection with who they once were. The soundscape created by the sheer majesty of the instrumentals conveys a longing, a desire, a wish to hang onto the memories of the past and how they shaped us. The song paints a picture of longing, of nostalgia, of a bittersweet love affair with the past. It both captures a moment and conveys the feeling of being rooted in the present while gazing back longingly at a former time.