Context

This line was sung by Stevie Wonder in the song "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours," written by Wonder, Lee Garrett, Syreta Wright, and Lula Mae Hardaway from the album Signed, Sealed and Delivered (1970).

A young soul singer named Stevie Wonder turned a phrase that his mom used to say into musical gold with his hit "Signed, Sealed, and Delivered." He had been recording music and touring around the country since he was 11 years old, but this is the song that made everyone notice his voice and talent. In the song, Stevie mentions the mistakes he's made towards the person he loves, but he's still theirs.

The relatable lyrics of screwing up, but still loving someone hit a note with listeners everywhere, and even other musicians. It seems like everyone, their mom, ex-girlfriend, and pet cockatoo has recorded a cover of "Signed, Sealed, and Delivered," from Peter Frampton to the Osmonds, to Ariana Grande.

We guess comparing yourself to a letter isn't so bad after all.

Where you've heard it

This is a classic song, and even if you don't listen to the radio, you've heard it in the background of a Mazda commercial or one of the millions of covers out there.

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" is one of President Barack Obama's all-time favorite songs, and he played it during various campaign rallies. Obama and his staff also singlehandedly changed it from a love song to a victory song when he entered to the tune after getting re-elected as president in 2012.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

To use this quote, you have to be really committed to someone or something. In the words of another talented artist, if you "like it, you should've put a ring on it."