Dirty Picture
Ke$ha feat. Taio Cruz & **KBB** Lyrics


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I could think of ways to see you
I could close my eyes to dream
I could fantasize about you
Tell the world what I believe

But whenever I'm not with you
It's so hard for me to see
I need to see a picture of you
A special picture just for me, yeah

So take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture
Send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture

Snap.
Snap.
Uh.

Whenever you are gone, I just wanna be wit ya
Please don't get me wrong, I just wanna see a picture

Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture

Whenever you are gone, I just wanna be wit ya
Please don't get me wrong, I just wanna see your picture

Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture

I could dream of ways to see you
I could close my eyes to dream
Fantasize about this with you
But the way is never seen

Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Just send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture
Send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture

Snap.
Snap.
Snap.

Whenever you are gone, I just wanna be wit ya
Please don't get me wrong, I just wanna see your picture

Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture

When you're all alone boy, I got something to give ya
Will ya play along if I take a dirty picture

I'll take a dirty picture for ya
Take a dirty picture
I'll take a dirty picture for ya
Take a dirty picture

Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture
Send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture

Snap, uh
Snap




Snap
Click, click, snap

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ke$ha feat. Taio Cruz's song Dirty Picture revolves around the idea of expressing one's desire to see a picture of someone they are separated from. The song describes the emotions and thoughts of the person who is longing for the other person's picture. The lyrics suggest that even though the feelings are difficult to handle, one can still imagine and dream of ways to see their loved one. Furthermore, they urge the person to send them a 'dirty picture', creating a picture of intimacy and a suggestive tone. The song suggests that the separation causes a great deal of pain and longing, which can only be soothed by seeing a snapshot of their loved one.


The lyrics show how the digital age has changed how people can express their affection or desires in real-time. The lyrics suggest that seeing a picture of someone can provide a sense of comfort and prevent feelings of loneliness. The song seems to suggest that seeing the picture is more effective than just imagining, as one gets a tangible representation of their object of desire. This song offers a great representation of the changing dynamics of relationships and the impact of the digital age.


Line by Line Meaning

I could think of ways to see you
I can come up with a variety of ideas to catch a glimpse of you


I could close my eyes to dream
I can daydream about you with my eyes closed


I could fantasize about you
I can imagine and dream about you in a romantic way


Tell the world what I believe
I could express my emotions and feelings to others about my beliefs of you


But whenever I'm not with you
Whenever we're not together


It's so hard for me to see
It's difficult for me to visualize you


I need to see a picture of you
I want to look at an actual picture of you


A special picture just for me, yeah
A picture that's only for me to see


So take a dirty picture for me
I want you to take a provocative picture of you and send it to me


Send a dirty picture to me
I want you to send me a picture of you that is slightly titillating


Whenever you are gone, I just wanna be wit ya
Whenever you're not around, I just want to be with you


Please don't get me wrong, I just wanna see a picture
My intention isn't to disrespect you; I just want a picture of you


I could dream of ways to see you
I can imagine various methods of seeing you


Fantasize about this with you
I can picture having to steamy moments with you


But the way is never seen
But I can never actually see the way it will happen


When you're all alone boy, I got something to give ya
When you're by yourself, I have a little something to give you


Will ya play along if I take a dirty picture
Will you cooperate with me if I take a picture of you that's little naughty?


I'll take a dirty picture for ya
I'll also take a risqué photo for you if you want


Snap, uh
Taking a quick picture sound effect (uh represents a sound effect)


Click, click, snap
Takes a couple of sound effects while taking pictures (click and snap)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN JOSEPH LEVIN, TAIO CRUZ, FRASER LANCE THORNEYCROFT SMITH, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, KESHA ROSE SEBERT

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