When my voice started cracking uncontrollably, they kicked me out. (You mean that’s NOT pretty?) So I picked up my Dad’s old Gibson guitar, learned a few chords, and started writing songs… some of which were so bad I laugh (and cry) hysterically when I hear them again. (Why did I ever put that on a CD???)
I formed a high school band whose first gig was around my neighbor’s pool. Not quite Madison Square Gardens, but close. Over the next few years we bought a van, hit the road playing music, and had a total blast. There’s something about five stinky dudes in a van driving cross-country that is really hard to beat…
College came around and I went to good ol’ Baylor U. Not a lot of sports victories to celebrate, but the people there were incredible. I made life-long friends and was blessed with lots of opportunities to play my tunes. This past summer I was there again for some performance dates and took the opportunity to write some music. Picture this – gorgeous night, cool breeze, alone on a swing in the middle of campus at 2am… perfect moment right? It was… until the sprinklers kicked on and soaked my guitar and computer. Classic.
After graduation and a few fun years in Houston, I headed to Nashvegas, TN… songwriting capitol of the world! For me, it was the only choice. After lots of soul searching, I realized that at the end of my life I would always wonder “what if” if I chose to stay comfortable. Like an actor in LA, I’m attempting the impossible… but I’ve never been more at peace (or had more fun!).
Upon arrival, it was clear I needed to discover who I was as an artist—to “find my voice,” so to speak. I knew who I liked, and maybe even sounded like a bit, but I had never really found that “thing” that makes my music unique. I may always be on a journey of self-discovery, but with this latest CD offering, I can finally give you “me” in its truest form. I genuinely hope these songs connect with you, stir up some memories, make you belt out in your car, and bring you out to a concert to do it all again.
ground and be a part of yours.
Picture
Blake Bollinger Lyrics
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The lyrics of Blake Bollinger's song "Picture" convey a sense of longing, regret, and heartbreak. In the first verse, the singer expresses a desire to escape the confines of a stagnant relationship represented by a black and white picture. The imagery of jumping off the page and going back in time suggests a yearning for a different outcome, a chance to change the course of events before it's too late. The singer is fed up with the limitations of living in just two dimensions, feeling trapped in a static representation of their relationship.
In the second verse, the singer bids farewell to a past summer, acknowledging that despite the passing of time, the other person is still under their spell and charm. However, there is a realization that something has changed, that the magic between them has faded away. The chorus emphasizes the pain of missing out on being the one the other person runs to, highlighting the feelings of rejection and being left behind. The repetition of "out, I missed out" reinforces the sense of exclusion and isolation within the metaphorical picture they are both stuck in.
The third verse introduces a sense of bitterness and resignation as the singer witnesses the person they care about moving on and kissing someone else. The act of forcing a smile and feeling on a mission to remove them from their heart reflects a desperate attempt to protect themselves from further heartache. The mention of trying to reclaim wasted time implies a sense of regret for investing emotions in a relationship that was ultimately not reciprocated.
The bridge delves deeper into the turmoil of conflicting emotions, questioning whether expressing their feelings would lead to rejection or authenticity from the other person. The line "your picture don't make a sound" suggests a lack of response or acknowledgment from the person they are fixated on, further emphasizing the one-sided nature of their attachment. The minor soft chorus that follows echoes the earlier sentiments of missing out and being trapped in the stagnant picture, underscoring the feelings of unrequited love and longing for something that can never be fully realized.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I jump off this black and white page
Is it possible for me to escape this monotony and find color in my life?
Go back before it was too late
I wish I could return to an earlier time when things were simpler and happier.
Cause I'm tired of just two dimensions
I feel weary of living in a flat existence without depth or excitement.
stuck in this picture with you
I feel trapped in this moment, frozen with you, unable to move forward.
Fair thee well I bid you that summer
I reluctantly say goodbye to the carefree days we shared during that season.
Couple months but you'd still be under
Though only a few months have passed, you still hold a strong influence over me.
My spell, my charm, oh no, it's gone, it's gone
The allure I once had over you has faded, and I'm left feeling lost without it.
Out, I missed out
I've recognized that I've been excluded from something significant.
Out on being the one you run to
I missed the opportunity to be the person you turned to for comfort and support.
Out, I missed out
Once again, I acknowledge my absence in a pivotal moment.
Now I'm stuck in this picture with you
I'm still caught in this image of us, unable to escape the memories we've created.
Now I get to watch you two kissing
I find myself observing you with someone else, feeling the pain of separation.
Fake a smile; I'm on a mission
I wear a façade of happiness while secretly trying to resolve my feelings.
To get you out of this heart of mine
I'm striving to remove the emotional attachment I have for you.
And try to get back some wasted time
I'm attempting to reclaim moments lost to regret and longing.
So tell me if I told you how I feel
Please let me know how you would react if I were to express my true emotions.
Would it make you run, would it make you real
I'm concerned that my honesty might drive you away or prompt you to confront your own feelings.
Cause I'm inside out and upside down
My emotions are in turmoil; I feel completely turned around and vulnerable.
And your picture don't make a sound
This image of you, which occupies my mind, is silent and unchanging, highlighting my feelings of loneliness.
out, I missed out, out on being the one you run to
Acknowledging once more that I have lost the chance to be your source of comfort.
out, I missed out, now I'm stuck in this picture
Realizing that I am still trapped in this memory of us, regretting what could have been.
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