Pictures
Grandadbob Lyrics
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Would you be the same as pictures
Given to me
By those who knew you well
Stands to reason
Though what's inside my head
From the beauty
Oh beauty of this town
Keep your name
Woman please
No waking up from distant slumber
I may not be near but I
Wonder...
The lyrics to Grandadbob's song "Pictures" seem to be about the contrast between the image of a person we create in our minds based on pictures and stories, and who they really are in reality. The songwriter wonders if the person he sees in the pictures would be the same if he were to meet them in person. He acknowledges that the image he has created in his mind might not match reality, but he still finds beauty in the idea of this person and the town they come from.
The line "Clear the spell from my eyes" suggests that the songwriter understands that the image he has created in his mind might not be accurate and that he needs to see the person as they truly are. However, he still seems to be entranced with the idea of this person and doesn't want to let go of it. He wants her to keep her name, to not change in any way, and he wonders about her even from a distance.
Overall, the song speaks to the power of imagination and the idea that we can create an image of someone in our minds that is not necessarily realistic or true. It also touches on the desire to hold on to the idea of someone or something, even if it's not entirely based in reality.
Line by Line Meaning
If I saw you
If I were to meet you in person
Would you be the same as pictures
Would you seem exactly like the image of you that has been portrayed to me through pictures
Given to me
Sent or shared with me
By those who knew you well
By people who were close to you and had a good understanding of who you are
Stands to reason
It is logical to assume that
Though what's inside my head
Despite the preconceived notions I have about you
From the beauty
Due to the attractiveness or charm
Oh beauty of this town
The overall beauty or appeal of the town
Clear the spell from my eyes
Remove the enchantment that has clouded my perception
Keep your name
Please still remain the same person, with the same qualities and characteristics that I have come to appreciate
Woman please
Addressing the woman, asking her to comply with the request
No waking up from distant slumber
Not being able to come out of a state of inaction or lack of presence in each other's lives for a long time
I may not be near but I
Although I may be physically distant from you
Wonder...
I still think about or contemplate on the possibility of meeting you someday
Contributed by Hudson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.