Picture
Bully Lyrics


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Every time I try to progress
I get further back at this
Starin' at the clock, watchin' my time drop
And nothin' makes sense

But I don't want a picture of me
I hate it so much, I hate it so much
I feel like it's starin' at me
I hate it so much, I hate it so much
[?] the wall
Everything's frozen now
Someone's in my room
A ghost is in my house

Break before I start to bend
Something's pissin' me off again
I'm tryin' to explain but I can't speak it out
Or even cough it up

And I don't want a picture of me
I hate it so much, I hate it so much
I feel like it's starin' at me
I hate it so much, I hate it so much
[?] the wall
Everything's frozen now
Someone's in my room
A ghost is in my house

And they're never gonna take me
I'm holdin' on as long as I can




No they're never gonna take me
And I'll never understand

Overall Meaning

Bully's song "Picture" is about the feeling of being stuck and not being able to make progress in life. The opening lines, "Every time I try to progress / I get further back at this" reveal a sense of frustration and exhaustion with the struggle to move forward. The reference to "watchin' my time drop" adds to the sense of urgency and anxiety. The singer feels as though they are trapped in a situation and can't escape.


The chorus, "But I don't want a picture of me / I hate it so much, I hate it so much / I feel like it's starin' at me / I hate it so much, I hate it so much" suggests that the singer hates the way they are perceived by others. They don't want a static image of themselves because they feel like it's judgmental and critical, which makes them feel uncomfortable. The repetition of "I hate it so much" emphasizes the intensity of these feelings.


The second verse continues the theme of feeling trapped and frustrated. The line, "Someone's in my room / A ghost is in my house" adds a sense of unease and paranoia. The phrase "Break before I start to bend" implies that the singer may be close to a breaking point. They're trying to express themselves, but they can't find the words to do so. This creates a sense of isolation and loneliness.


Overall, "Picture" is a song about feeling trapped and frustrated,not just with the world, but also with oneself. The song captures the feeling of being stuck in one's own thoughts and emotions, and the difficulty of expressing those feelings to others.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I try to progress
Despite my efforts to move forward, I feel like I'm constantly being held back.


I get further back at this
My situation seems to be getting worse instead of improving.


Starin' at the clock, watchin' my time drop
I'm feeling anxious and stressed about the time I'm wasting and can never get back.


And nothin' makes sense
I can't make sense of my life's circumstances.


But I don't want a picture of me
I dislike myself so much that I don't want any visual reminders of my existence.


I hate it so much, I hate it so much
My self-loathing runs deep, and I can't help feeling consumed by it.


I feel like it's starin' at me
Every photograph of me feels like it's judging me and highlighting all of my flaws.


[?] the wall
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Everything's frozen now
I feel like my life has come to a standstill and everything around me is stagnant.


Someone's in my room
I feel like there's a constant presence in my life, one that makes me feel uneasy and unsettled.


A ghost is in my house
Metaphorically, I feel like my past is haunting me, making it impossible for me to let go and move on.


Break before I start to bend
I feel like I'm on the verge of breaking down but trying my best to keep it together.


Something's pissin' me off again
I'm easily triggered by things that might seem small to someone else, but they take on extra meaning for me.


I'm tryin' to explain but I can't speak it out
I want to express my feelings, but I don't have the words to articulate what I'm going through.


Or even cough it up
I can't release my emotions, no matter how hard I try. They seem to stick inside me.


And they're never gonna take me
No-one will tear down my defenses or force me out of my protective shell.


I'm holdin' on as long as I can
I'm doing my best to endure and survive, even when it feels impossible.


No they're never gonna take me
I'll fight to keep my dignity and keep my guard up.


And I'll never understand
I'll never be able to fully comprehend why life is so hard and why I'm struggling so much.




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