Take a Picture
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics


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Flying kites
With boy wonder
Hold tight
To me all summer
Reading my magazines
Dancing in my blue jeans

Pucker up in sunglasses
Making love to the flashes
Posing the way that we do for everybody to see
Polaroid through your lashes
Only thing that will last is

I take a picture of you taking a picture of me
I take a picture of you taking a picture of me
I take a picture of you taking a picture of me

Tomorrow always happens too soon
I wish I had an electric moon
To save the light

Fireworks, and night streamers
Baby blue with the day dreamers
Underwater close to me
Hold my breath in my blue jeans

Pucker up in sunglasses
Making love to the flashes
Posing the way that we do for everybody to see
Polaroid through your lashes
Only thing that will last is

I take a picture of you taking a picture of me
I take a picture of you taking a picture of me
I take a picture of you taking a picture of me

Tomorrow always happens too soon
I wish I had an electric moon
To save

I wanna live tonight
I wanna save the light
And it goes on and on and on
And we go on and on and on
I wanna live, we wanna live
I wanna live tonight
I wanna save the light
And it goes on and on and on
And we go on and on and on
I wanna live, we wanna live

Tonight, I take a picture of you taking a picture of me
Tonight, I take a picture of you taking a picture of me

Tomorrow always happens too soon




I wish I had an electric moon
To save the light

Overall Meaning

In Carly Rae Jepsen's "Take a Picture," the singer reminisces on a magical summer romance with her lover. The lyrics depict their adventures during the summer, from flying kites to dancing in blue jeans. They pose for pictures, kissing with sunglasses on, capturing moments to share with the world. The singer wishes to preserve this moment in time, holding onto it so that it doesn't slip away too soon. However, she recognizes that time will inevitably move on, and she wishes for an "electric moon" that could freeze time and save their moment in the spotlight forever.


Throughout the song, the imagery of the camera acts as a metaphor for capturing and holding onto memories. The polaroid through the lover's lashes is the only thing that will last, and taking pictures of each other taking pictures of one another signifies the desire to always remember this special time. The singer wants to "save the light" of this moment and hold onto it forever.


The song's nostalgic lyrics and wistful tone resonate with listeners who have experienced a magical summer romance and want to hold onto that feeling. "Take a Picture" is a reminder that even though time moves on, memories can be kept alive through breathtaking moments captured in photographs.


Line by Line Meaning

Flying kites
Having fun and feeling free, like children often do when they fly kites.


With boy wonder
Possibly referring to a special person, who is admired for their achievements or talents.


Hold tight
Expressing the desire to be close to the person and enjoy the moment together.


To me all summer
Wanting to spend the entire summer with the person and create many happy memories.


Reading my magazines
Indulging in personal interests and hobbies, while enjoying the company of the other person.


Dancing in my blue jeans
Simply having a good time and feeling comfortable in casual attire.


Pucker up in sunglasses
Pretending to model or pose for the camera, while wearing sunglasses and puckering the lips.


Making love to the flashes
Enjoying the attention and feeling attractive under the flashing lights of cameras.


Posing the way that we do for everybody to see
Acting a certain way to impress others and make them envious of the happy moment captured on camera.


Polaroid through your lashes
Taking a photo through the lashes, achieving a unique or artistic look.


Only thing that will last is
Realizing that the moment will only last in the photograph taken, and not in reality.


I take a picture of you taking a picture of me
Both people enjoy being on the other side of the camera, taking turns capturing the happy moment.


Tomorrow always happens too soon
Realizing that the moment and happiness won't last forever, and that tomorrow will come.


I wish I had an electric moon
Feeling that if the moon was different, maybe the happiness and memories could last forever.


Fireworks, and night streamers
Describing a joyous and exciting moment, possibly at a celebration or party.


Baby blue with the day dreamers
Feeling carefree and happy, like a daydreamer, in blue surroundings.


Underwater close to me
Being close to someone, possibly intimately, while underwater or surrounded by water.


Hold my breath in my blue jeans
Feeling nervous or excited, possibly during a thrilling moment or intimate activity.


Tonight, I take a picture of you taking a picture of me
The action of taking photographs continues, symbolizing the desire to capture and preserve happy moments together.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LAWRENCE BLOCK, CARLY RAE JEPSEN

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