pictures feat. Kacey Musgraves
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 lyrics of Judah & the Lion's song "Pictures" featuring Kacey Musgraves revolve around a couple who are going through a difficult phase of their relationship. The couple has made their home together and created a lot of good memories along with some "fatal mistakes". The singer seems to be feeling stuck in the relationship and is too scared to move things, including their pictures from the walls. This is because despite the fact that he knows his partner still loves him, they are not the same anymore. Therefore, he doesn't really want his partner in this "way" anymore.
The singer looks back on their relationship and remembers how they used to belong to each other. However, things have changed, and they have now become "just another sad song of a love gone wrong." The singer is now taking their pictures off the walls, which symbolizes letting go of their past together. The singer is struggling to process what has happened, as his whole world has been turned upside down, and the truth he knew about his partner since high school is revealing itself to be a lie. They had made promises and said their vows, but it seems that all of that no longer matters to his partner now.
Overall, the song deals with the pain of letting go and moving on from a relationship that was once filled with love and dedication. The singer is dismissing the hurtful past and trying to move on with his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Too scared to move these things from this home we made
I am afraid to relocate the possessions that hold our memories in the place we created together.
So many good memories and some fatal mistakes
We shared numerous happy recollections along with some devastating errors.
And I know that you love me still but we're not the same
I understand that you still have feelings for me; however, we're not the same individuals we used to be.
And if I'm being honest, I don't really want you this way
To be honest, I don't desire a future with you in your current form.
You were mine always, and now you're gone
You were always mine, but now you're no longer here with me.
Look what we've become
We've transformed into something neither of us expected.
Just another sad song of a love gone wrong
Our story has become just another tragic love song.
I hate that I'm taking our pictures off the walls
I despise the fact that I must remove our cherished pictures from the walls.
But I guess I'm still processing
I suppose I'm still attempting to come to terms with everything that's transpired.
My whole world's been turned around
My entire perspective has been altered.
Every truth I knew since high school's a lie from your mouth
Every truth I believed since school was a falsehood from your lips.
And we made our promises, yeah, we said our vows
We made commitments and said our vows together.
But none of that really seems to matter to you now
Yet, none of those promises appear to hold any significance to you presently.
I hate that I'm even missing you at all
I even despise the fact that I still have feelings for you.
I hate that I'm taking our pictures off the wall
Once again, I loathe having to remove our memories from the walls.
I hate that I'm taking our pictures off the wall
I'm overcome with feelings of bitterness and remorse as I dispose of our memories.
I hate that I'm taking our pictures off these walls
Regrettably, I find myself removing our once beloved photographs from these walls.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Victor MacDonald, Nate Zuercher, Judah Akers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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