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Judah & the Lion Lyrics
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So many good memories and some fatal mistakes
And I know that you love me still but we're not the same
And if I'm being honest, I don't really want you this way
You were mine always, and now you're gone
Look what we've become
Just another sad song of a love gone wrong
But I guess I'm still processing
My whole world's been turned around
Every truth I knew since high school's a lie from your mouth
And we made our promises, yeah, we said our vows
But none of that really seems to matter to you now
'Cause you were mine always, and now you're gone
Look what we've become
Just another sad song of a love gone wrong
And I hate that I'm taking our pictures off the wall
'Cause you were mine always, and now you're gone
Look what we've become
Just another sad song of a love gone wrong
I hate that I'm even missing you at all
I hate that I'm taking our pictures off the wall
I hate that I'm taking our pictures off the wall
I hate that I'm taking our pictures off these walls
The song "Pictures" by Judah & the Lion is a poignant depiction of the aftermath of a broken relationship. The opening lines reflect the struggle of both holding onto and moving on from the past - the singer is scared to move their possessions from their shared home because of the memories they hold, both good and bad. The acknowledgement that the love between the two parties has changed is bittersweet - while the singer knows their partner still loves them, they do not want them back in the same way. The chorus reveals the true heartbreak of the situation - the two were once inseparable, but now they are "just another sad song of a love gone wrong".
The second verse delves deeper into the betrayal the singer feels in the wake of the split. Their partner lied to them throughout their high school years and even though they exchanged vows, that commitment seems to have disappeared for their ex. As the singer processes the end of the relationship, they reflect on the pictures that still hang on their walls, a physical reminder of what once was. The repetition of "I hate that I'm taking our pictures off the wall" throughout the song emphasizes the difficulty of letting go and moving on.
Overall, "Pictures" is a moving example of how the pain of a broken relationship lingers long after the split has occurred. The nostalgia and sorrow are palpable in the lyrics, making it clear why the song has resonated with so many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Too scared to move these things from this home we made
Filled with fear, I can't bear to leave behind the things that remind me of this home we created together.
So many good memories and some fatal mistakes
Despite the mistakes we made, this place holds cherished memories that make it hard to leave.
And I know that you love me still but we're not the same
I understand that you still have feelings for me, but we've both changed so much that we can't go back to the way things were.
And if I'm being honest, I don't really want you this way
To be honest, I don't want you back in my life in this way. It's time for us to move on.
You were mine always, and now you're gone
You used to be mine, but now you're no longer a part of my life.
Look what we've become
We've become something that's unrecognizable to what we once were.
Just another sad song of a love gone wrong
Our story is now just another sad tale of a love that didn't work out.
I hate that I'm taking our pictures off the walls
Removing the photos of us from the walls of our home is a painful reminder that our relationship is over.
But I guess I'm still processing
I'm still trying to come to terms with everything that's happened between us.
My whole world's been turned around
Everything I thought I knew about my life has been completely upended due to our breakup.
Every truth I knew since high school's a lie from your mouth
I'm realizing that much of what I thought was true about our relationship was actually a lie, and that's a hard pill to swallow.
And we made our promises, yeah, we said our vows
We made a commitment to each other, promising to love and cherish one another, but it seems like those promises went unfulfilled.
But none of that really seems to matter to you now
Despite our vows and promises, it seems like you no longer care about our relationship or the life we built together.
I hate that I'm even missing you at all
It pains me to admit that I still have feelings for you even though I know it's over between us.
I hate that I'm taking our pictures off the wall
I hate that I have to remove the symbols of our love from my home, but it's a necessary step in moving on and healing.
I hate that I'm taking our pictures off the wall
One last time, I reiterate that removing our pictures from our home is a source of pain and sadness, but I know it's for the best.
I hate that I'm taking our pictures off these walls
This final line confirms the artist's resignation to the fact that their love story has officially come to an end.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Victor MacDonald, Nate Zuercher, Judah Akers
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Davehansen420
The first time I heard this song I just finalized my divorce. I sat in my new pretty much empty house and this comes on. I guess I needed a good cry in the moment it felt like it was written for me. I’ll never forget how it felt taking those pictures off the wall, walking around just trying to absorb all the memories and knowing I had to move on
Eric Simmons
Been there . Feel your pain bro.. It can get a lot better, and I hope it has for you.
Scott Ellis
Does it get any better?
Emel Karincaoglu
@Scott Ellis no it doesn't, it's always there no matter who comes and goes
Maria Camenzuli
Sad
Tanks Alot
Damn dude. How's life now?
Johnny Nowhere
So cool to see a band still employing real instruments rather than loops and beats. Organic shit never goes out of style.
Nigel Banks
Sometimes the angels conspire, they buzz the ether and create a thin place, rich emotions stir within their realm and they reach out from their dimension and heaven touches earth. This song is one of those times. So amazing ! Thank you! Can't stop listening to it!
Cody Mattison
Huh?? You should read the Bible.
Jeremy Rodney
Very well said, Nigel