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I.C.I. Lyrics


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Buzz me in
Come on I
Don't feel much like playing this
No
Today is just not the day
What would you say if I came around back
And climbed in your window
I wonder what would you say

I'm coming up
I'm coming up

Take my pulse and take my picture
I want to be a household fixture
Build me up
Just to take me down
On and on its never ending
What's the point in pretending
You never really wanted me around

All right hey never mind
I'll be back from time to time
Why would you lock yourself away
If I
If I
Came around back and climbed in your window
I wonder what would you say

I'm coming up
I'm coming up

Take my pulse and take my picture
I want to be a household fixture
Build me up
Just to take me down
On and on its never ending
What's the point in pretending
You never really wanted me around

I'm coming up
I'm coming up
Take my pulse and take my picture
Take my pulse and take my picture




Take my pulse and take my picture
My picture

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to I.C.I.'s song "Pictures" are a longing reflection on a past relationship that has ended. The first few lines feature the singer coming to visit an ex-partner, only to feel hesitant about playing games or pretending to be alright. They suggest sneaking in their ex-partner's window instead of being let in, wondering what the response would be. The chorus repeats the desire to be recognized and immortalized through a picture, despite being ultimately let down by their ex-partner's lack of emotional commitment or true appreciation.


The song's repetition and straightforward phrasing emphasize the singer's longing and hurt, highlighting their inability to let go of a relationship that has ended. The final lines suggest that they will continue to visit and reach out, despite knowing that the other person will never truly want them around.


Line by Line Meaning

Buzz me in
Please let me in through the door


Come on I
Please let me in, I'm standing outside


Don't feel much like playing this
I'm not in the mood for games or pretending


No
I don't want to


Today is just not the day
I'm having a bad day and not feeling great


What would you say if I came around back
If I snuck up to your window, what would you do?


And climbed in your window
If I climbed through your window to see you


I wonder what would you say
I'm curious to know how you'd react to me being there


I'm coming up
I'm on my way and getting closer


Take my pulse and take my picture
Document me and make me famous


I want to be a household fixture
I want to be well-known and popular


Build me up
Make me seem great and impressive


Just to take me down
Only to later criticize and condemn me


On and on its never ending
It keeps happening in an endless cycle


What's the point in pretending
Why act like everything is okay when it's not?


You never really wanted me around
You never truly valued my presence or company


All right hey never mind
Okay, forget it for now


I'll be back from time to time
I might come back to see you later


Why would you lock yourself away
Why do you isolate yourself and keep me out?


If I
Assuming that


Came around back and climbed in your window
If I approached you secretly through the window


I wonder what would you say
I'm curious about your reaction to seeing me


Take my pulse and take my picture
Capture me and immortalize me in your memories


My picture
A representation of me in a photograph or artwork




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Comments from YouTube:

Audrey Louvou

Tiari ce sourire en abondance.. Paix à ton âme

Suzanne Ntombo

Que notre seigneur console sa famille, c'est dur !!!

KONGO. INFOS MUZICAL OYO NDÉ TIKULU

Courage a son mari et à ces enfants paix ason âme

Le bg du 92

Paix à son âme

Lolo Tokodiamona

C'est vraiment très triste cette nouvelle ma donné beaucoup de chagrin 💔
C'est très triste TIADI ÉLEONORE🙆
Que ton ÂME REPOSE EN PAIX 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Kongo Kongo

Jusqu'aujourd'hui nous avons pas la vraie version de sa mort .....certains disent qu'elle a été empoisonnée, d'autres disent elle a été tué par les kulunas et son frère avec une bière à la dit que , c'est une affaire familiale .....nous voulons la vérité et que justice soit faite.
En regardant ces images , ça me fait trop mal😭😭😭.....
Comment peuvent-ils ôter la vie à une femme aussi gentille, tjrs souriante?......Tiari !

Hortense Bitsangou

L,ennemi du congolais c,est le congolais que ton âme repose en paix

Perle De lait

J'avais tellement aimé cette vidéo repose en paix ma belle jamais je ferais des business au congo les gens sont trop méchant courage a sa famille

Varcie Nouanounou

Mon Dieuuu 😭😭😭 ta mort me rappelle de profiter de la vie ehhh heureusement que tu avait la joie de vivre et que tu faisais ce qui te plaisais. Paix à ton âme.

Crisnec Ibouanga

Félicitations 🎉🎉

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