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This is the clock upon the wall, this is the story of us all,
Lyrics of 'Pictures of You' by The Last Goodnight reflect on memories, loss, and hope through vivid storytelling and emotional imagery.
Key Takeaways
- Memories and past experiences shape our identity and relationships.
- Life involves ongoing struggles, both personal and societal.
- Hope and resilience are central themes despite adversity.
- The song encourages reflection on what has been lost and what might still be possible.
- Emotional honesty and confession are important for connection and healing.
Summary
- The song narrates universal human experiences such as birth, war, and waiting for loved ones.
- It uses the metaphor of pictures to symbolize memories and past relationships.
- Themes include conflict, hope, scientific progress, and emotional struggles.
- The lyrics mention a drug blocked by government, hinting at societal or political commentary.
- Imagery of a soldier, mother, and scientists highlight different facets of life and challenges.
- The recurring chorus emphasizes reflection on what used to be and what could have been.
- The song evokes feelings of nostalgia, loss, and longing for reconciliation.
- It portrays emotional vulnerability through confessions and shared secrets.
- The boxing metaphor suggests resilience and fighting for a better outcome.
- Overall, the lyrics blend personal and collective stories to evoke empathy and introspection.
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This is the first sound of a new born child, before he starts to crawl.
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This is the war that's never won, this is a soldier and his gun,
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This is the mother waiting by the phone, praying for her son.
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Pictures of you, pictures of me, hung up on your wall for the world to see,
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Pictures of you, pictures of me, remind us all of what we used to be.
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There is a drug that cures it all, blocked by the governmental wall,
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We are the scientists inside the lab, just waiting for the call.
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This earthquake weather has got me shaking,
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Inside I'm high up and dry.
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Pictures of you, pictures of me,
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Hung up on your wall for the world to see.
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Pictures of you, pictures of me,
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Remind us all of what we used to be.
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Confess to me,
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Every secret moment, every stolen promise you've believed.
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Confess to me, all that lies between us, all that lies between you and me.
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We are the boxers in the ring, we are the bells that never sing,
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There is a title we can win, no matter how hard we must swing.
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Pictures of you, pictures of me,
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Hung up on your wall for the world to see.
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Pictures of you, pictures of me,
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Remind us all of what we could have been.
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Pictures of you, pictures of me,
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Hung up on your wall for the world to see.
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Pictures of you, pictures of me,
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Remind us all of what we could have been.
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What could have been, we could have been.
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We could have been.
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Pictures of you, pictures of me,
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Remind us all of what we could have been.
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What could have been.
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