About The Song
“The Letter” was written by Wayne Carson, it was first recorded by American rock band The Box Tops in 1967. It swiftly became their most successful single, reaching number one on charts in the US and Canada. The song won Best Contemporary (R&R) Group Performance at the 1967 Grammy Awards and was nominated for Record of the Year. It was also certified Gold by the RIAA in the same year.
The song portrays a man receiving a letter from his former lover, expressing a desire to reconcile. The urgency in the lyrics is evident as the protagonist feels compelled to fly out immediately upon receiving the letter. Beyond its catchy melody, “The Letter” holds a deeper meaning, resonating with audiences through its soulful vocals and evocative storytelling.
Lyrics
Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane
Ain't got time to take a fast train
Lonely days are gone, I'm-a goin' home
Oh, my baby, just-a wrote me a letter
I don't care how much money I gotta spend
Got to get back to my baby again
Lonely days are gone, I'm-a goin' home
Oh, my baby, just-a wrote me a letter
Well, she wrote me a letter
Said she couldn't live without me no more
Listen, mister, can't you see I got to get back
To my baby once-a more
Anyway, yeah!
Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane
Ain't got time to take a fast train
Lonely days are gone, I'm-a goin' home
Oh, my baby, just-a wrote me a letter
Well, she wrote me a letter
Said she couldn't live without me no more
Listen, mister, can't you see I got to get back
To my baby once-a more
Anyway, yeah!
Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane
Ain't got time to take a fast train
Lonely days are gone, I'm-a goin' home
Oh, my baby, just-a wrote me a letter
Oh, go, my baby, just-a wrote me a letter