Pictures
Barrie James O'Neill Lyrics
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I had nowhere else to go
All these pictures running through my weak mind
They say that I am not good on my own
It's been 19 years since I last felt alright
My father said that I was going going going insane
Because I got abilities bending me
Since I came here I had nobody
But I've been living on my own
With all these memories crushing through my weak mind
They say that I am not good being alone
The song "Pictures" by Barrie James O'Neill is an emotional reflection on the artist's struggle with loneliness and mental health. The opening line, "Since I left you I went out of my mind," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the artist describes the overwhelming flood of memories and thoughts that haunt him when he is alone. The repetition of the phrase "running through my weak mind" emphasizes the sense of vulnerability and powerlessness that the artist feels in the face of his own thoughts.
The lyrics also touch on the artist's troubled relationship with his father, who dismissed his creative abilities as a sign of insanity. The lines "My father said that I was going going going insane/Because I got abilities bending me/Painting picture without word" suggest that the artist's talent for visual art was not understood or appreciated by those around him, adding to his sense of isolation.
Overall, "Pictures" is a poignant exploration of the complex interplay between memory, creativity, and mental health. The haunting melody and raw emotion of the lyrics make for a powerful listening experience that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with loneliness or mental illness.
Line by Line Meaning
Since I left you I went out of my mind
Leaving you made me lose my sanity
I had nowhere else to go
I had no other place to find peace and comfort
All these pictures running through my weak mind
The memories of us keep replaying in my mind
They say that I am not good on my own
People believe I can't function well without you
It's been 19 years since I last felt alright
It's been a long time since I felt happy
My father said that I was going going going insane
My dad thought I was losing my mind
Because I got abilities bending me
I have unique talents that are hard to control
Painting picture without word
Creating art to express myself without using words
Since I came here I had nobody
After leaving you, I had no one else in my life
But I've been living on my own
I've learned to survive on my own without you
With all these memories crushing through my weak mind
My mind is overwhelmed by memories of us
They say that I am not good being alone
People believe I'm not capable of being happy by myself
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