The Checks In The Mail

Weird Al Yankovic

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Standard Tuning EADGBe Polka beat on the first two lines of the chorus alternating with the low 5th Add in some 7 chords whenever necessary Intro: Verse 1: Well hey how ya doin’ have a seat have a drink boy it’s good to see you what can I say? Oh sorry gotta run we’ll get together again say what was your name anyway? Well were working on the problem well get back to you soon but don’t try to call me I’ll be in a meeting every Afternoon for a year maybe longer keep in touch thanks for dropping by and have a nice day Chorus 1: The check’s in the mail (hey!) you’re beautiful don’t ever change (you know what I mean) My girl will call your girl we’ll talk we’ll do lunch or leave a message on my machine So baby won’t you sign on the dotted line I’m gonna make your dreams come true The check’s in the mail....would I lie to you?       Verse 2: Well hey wait a minute what’s the matter hold on you want me to fork over the loot? You say you hate my guts you wanna take me to court and you got yourself a lawyer with a three-piece suit? Im proud to say youre not the only critic of mine so if you wanna sue me Im afraid youre gonna have to wait in Line take a number thanks for calling who loves you baby don’t forget to read the fine print Chorus 2: The check’s in the mail (hey!) you’re beautiful don’t ever change (you know what I mean) My girl will call your girl we’ll talk we’ll do lunch or leave a message on my machine So baby won’t you sign on the dotted line I’m gonna make your dreams come true The check’s in the mail....would I lie to you?       [Instrumental break] Chorus 3: The check’s in the mail (hey!) you’re beautiful don’t ever change (you know what I mean) Why don’t you leave a message with my girl? I’ll have lunch with your machine So baby won’t you sign on the dotted line I’m gonna make your dreams come true The check’s in the mail....would I lie to you?     The check’s in the mail....would I lie to you?            (end)

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La chanson aborde avec humour les promesses vides que l'on fait souvent dans le cadre d'une relation ou d'un contrat. Le narrateur tente de rassurer une personne en lui disant que l'argent est en chemin tout en évitant de prendre ses responsabilités directement. Il semble jouer sur les relations superficielles et sur la difficulté de s'engager véritablement, tout en se cachant derrière des excuses et des paroles évasives. On perçoit également une dynamique de procrastination où l'interaction est reléguée à un futur incertain, transformant des promesses en envois de courrier non fiables. Cela dévoile une certaine légèreté dans les engagements que l’on prend, et l’artiste réussit à capturer cette essence en utilisant un ton à la fois amusant et sarcastique.