Rural Mississippi was not a friendly setting for a budding artist. Many problems arose for the Lister brothers, most notably Jeremy's hospitalization after a vicious group beating left him near death with severe head trauma. After recovering from the attack, Jeremy found himself feeling more empowered than ever to continue developing his creativity through music. At ages 12 and 13, he traveled through Europe and the U.K. with his parents. The trip changed his perspective on life and music and opened his ears to bands from across the Atlantic. Upon returning to the States, he began exploring different musical outlets, ranging from an A cappella quartet to a progressive rock band. Setting out on his own in 2003, Jeremy moved to Nashville, TN, bringing his first EP "Shooting Star" with him. Here he began playing writers nights and passing his CD along to anyone who would listen.
In 2005, he released his second album, the "So Far" EP, and quickly gained the attention of Warner Bros. Records. The label put him in the studio, where he wrote over 100 songs during '06. In the spring of 2007, Lister signed a record deal with WBR. His debut release, the "Just One Day" EP, was released digitally on November 20, 2007. He's currently touring and working on songs for his full length expected to be released in 08.
Picturing You
Jeremy Lister Lyrics
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In all my life I've never seen a sky so clear
I took a photograph, but something's missing here
The wine is nice, but it's so bittersweet
Cause I'm just picturing you inside this picture with me
I took a snapshot here but it's still incomplete
Cause I'm just picturing you inside this picture with me
The Tower of Pisa's leaning high above us all
It looks as drunk as me, like it's about to fall
I put my bottle down and light up a Pall Mall
The Van Gogh sky and the Monet sea
And I'm just picturing you inside this picture with me
Oh Michelangelo, Leonardo DaVinci
Paint me a picture of you inside this picture with me
Oh the days are getting long and the nights keep dragging on
With you gone, with you gone...
I roamed the countryside and saw the Colosseum
I am in ruins, baby, wish that you could see 'em
Asked for directions and they told me, "Carpe Diem"
It's beautiful here on these cobblestone streets
But I'm just picturing you inside this picture with me
It's like a postcard dream, but it's still incomplete
Cause I'm just picturing you inside this picture with me
The song "Picturing You" by Jeremy Lister is a bittersweet track that focuses on the visuals and the moments that the singer has experienced in his travels. The singer tells us that while he is enjoying his travels to various places, something is still missing. Through the use of vivid imagery, the singer paints a picture of the places he has visited. He mentions the clear skies in the south of France, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum, and cobblestone streets. The singer took a photograph of these places but knows that the picture is incomplete because his lover is missing from them. He longs for her to be with him, and everywhere he goes, he visualizes her in the picture with him.
The song symbolizes the memories we carry with us and how we visualize the moments through the perspective of the person we love. It reminds us that the moments become more precious when we share them with someone special. The lines, "Oh the days are getting long and the nights keep dragging on, With you gone, with you gone," conveys the feeling of longing and emptiness in the singer's heart.
Overall, "Picturing You" is a heartfelt song that reminds us of the beauty of sharing moments with someone we care about. Even though it talks about being incomplete without someone, it still leaves us with a warm feeling and the hope of being reunited with the ones we love.
Line by Line Meaning
The south of France is surely nice this time of year
The current time of the year is perfect to appreciate the beauty of the south of France.
In all my life I've never seen a sky so clear
Never before have I seen such a clear and beautiful sky.
I took a photograph, but something's missing here
Even though I took a picture of this place, it still feels incomplete without you being here with me.
The wine is nice, but it's so bittersweet
Even though the wine is good, it's still hard to enjoy it without you.
Cause I'm just picturing you inside this picture with me
I can't help but imagine how much better this moment would be if you were here with me.
The Tower of Pisa's leaning high above us all
The Tower of Pisa is towering above us at a sharp angle.
It looks as drunk as me, like it's about to fall
The tower appears just as unstable as I feel right now.
I put my bottle down and light up a Pall Mall
I set aside my drink and light up a cigarette.
The Van Gogh sky and the Monet sea
The sky above and the sea in front of me are reminiscent of Van Gogh and Monet's paintings.
Oh Michelangelo, Leonardo DaVinci
I wish these famous artists could depict you in this picture with me.
Paint me a picture of you inside this picture with me
I wish I could see you in this picture with me like you're painted onto it
Oh the days are getting long and the nights keep dragging on
The days are feeling incredibly long and the nights never seem to end without you here.
With you gone, with you gone...
Without you here, everything feels incomplete and empty.
I roamed the countryside and saw the Colosseum
I went on a journey to see the Colosseum in the countryside.
I am in ruins, baby, wish that you could see 'em
Seeing the ruins of the Colosseum makes me wish you were here to experience it with me.
Asked for directions and they told me, 'Carpe Diem'
When I asked for directions, they told me to seize the day and make the most of my time here.
It's beautiful here on these cobblestone streets
The streets here are paved with cobblestones and are incredibly beautiful.
But I'm just picturing you inside this picture with me
Despite the beauty around me, I can't help but imagine how much better it would be if you were here with me.
It's like a postcard dream, but it's still incomplete
As beautiful as this place is, it still feels incomplete without you here to share it with me.
Cause I'm just picturing you inside this picture with me
Once again, I can't help but imagine how much better this moment would be if you were here with me.
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