Carry This Picture
Dashboard Confessional Lyrics


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Carry this picture for luck. Kept in a locket,
Tucked in your collar, close to your chest.
Make it a secret, shown to the closest friends.

And meet me at quarter to seven,
The sun will still shine then, at this time of year.
We'll head to the inlet. And we'll share a bottle there.
And color the coast with your smile
It's the most genuine thing I've ever seen.
I was so lost, but now, I believe.

And follor me south of the big docks, where they tether the boats,
And the rich men revere as so important, they hire our fathers to steer.

And down to the edge of the water,
Where we'll spill our guts,
And we'll name our fears. I'll give you this picture.
Kepp it and don't be scared.

And color the coast with your smile.
It's the most genuine thing I've ever seen.
I was so lost, but now, I believe in the coast,




Your smile is the most genuine thing I've ever seen.
I was so lost, but now, I believe

Overall Meaning

The song "Carry This Picture" by Dashboard Confessional tells the story of two individuals who are planning to meet and spend time together. The song's lyrics depict a moment in time where two people are experiencing a sense of openness and vulnerability with each other. The first verse tells the recipient of the message to carry a picture with them for good luck. The picture is kept secret and only shown to the closest friends. The two individuals plan to meet at quarter to seven, and the singer notes that the sun will still shine at that time of year. They plan to head to the inlet, where they'll share a bottle together.


The second verse takes the listener on a journey south of the big docks to the water's edge. The two plan to spill their guts and name their fears. The singer then gives the recipient the picture in question and encourages them not to be scared. The chorus reinforces the sincerity and genuineness of the recipient's smile, with the singer noting that they were lost, but now they believe in the coast (which is likely a metaphor for the person's inner being) and in their companion's smile.


Line by Line Meaning

Carry this picture for luck. Kept in a locket, Tucked in your collar, close to your chest.
Keep this picture with you as a symbol of good luck. Keep it close to your heart in a locket that's hidden from sight.


Make it a secret, shown to the closest friends.
Don't reveal this picture to just anyone. Share it only with your closest and most trusted friends.


And meet me at quarter to seven, The sun will still shine then, at this time of year.
Let's meet at 6:45 pm when it's still bright outside during this time of year.


We'll head to the inlet. And we'll share a bottle there.
We'll go to the inlet and share a bottle of something there together.


And color the coast with your smile It's the most genuine thing I've ever seen. I was so lost, but now, I believe.
Your smile is so genuine and beautiful. It has the power to brighten up even the darkest of places. I used to be lost, but now I believe.


And follow me south of the big docks, where they tether the boats, And the rich men revere as so important, they hire our fathers to steer.
Come with me to the south side of the big docks where the rich men command our fathers to steer their boats.


And down to the edge of the water, Where we'll spill our guts, And we'll name our fears. I'll give you this picture. Keep it and don't be scared.
Let's go down to the water's edge and open up to each other. We'll share our deepest thoughts and fears. I'll give you this picture as a reminder to not be scared.


And color the coast with your smile. It's the most genuine thing I've ever seen. I was so lost, but now, I believe in the coast, Your smile is the most genuine thing I've ever seen. I was so lost, but now, I believe
Once again, your beautiful smile has the power to bring light and color to even the most mundane of places. I used to be lost, but now I believe in myself and the world around me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANDREW CARRABBA

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