A Picture Of Me
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics


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Imagine a world where no music was playing
And think of a church with nobody praying
Have you ever looked up at a sky with no blue
Then you've seen a picture of me without you

Have you walked in a garden where nothing was growing
Or stood by a river where nothing was flowing
If you've seen a red rose unkissed by the dew
Then you've seen a picture of me without you

Can you picture Heaven with no angels singing
Or a quiet Sunday morning with no church bells ringing
If you've watched as the heart of a child breaks in two
Then you've seen a picture of me without you

Can you picture Heaven with no angels singing
Or a quiet Sunday morning with no church bells ringing




If you've watched as the heart of a child breaks in two
Then you've seen a picture of me without you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lorrie Morgan's song "A Picture Of Me" paint a picture of a world without love, using vivid imagery to convey the emptiness and bleakness of life without that special person. The opening verse describes a world without music, without prayer, and without color. The second verse continues with a garden without life and a river without movement, drawing a parallel between nature and the human spirit, both in need of growth and vitality. The final verse describes a heaven without angels and a Sunday morning without church bells, images of loss and absence that evoke feelings of sadness and loneliness. The singer concludes by saying that to see a picture of herself without that special person is to witness a heartbroken child.


Line by Line Meaning

Imagine a world where no music was playing
Picture a world without the beauty of music, just emptiness and quietness.


And think of a church with nobody praying
Imagine a solemn church without any prayers being offered or heard.


Have you ever looked up at a sky with no blue
Have you ever seen a sky without the color blue, dull and lifeless.


Then you've seen a picture of me without you
That's how I feel when you're not with me, like everything has lost its vibrance.


Have you walked in a garden where nothing was growing
Have you ever seen a barren garden, with no flowers or plants, lifeless and colorless.


Or stood by a river where nothing was flowing
Have you ever stood by a river, where the water is still and there is no flow or movement.


If you've seen a red rose unkissed by the dew
If you've seen a rose deprived from the natural beauty of being kissed by dew, lifeless and lacking in beauty.


Then you've seen a picture of me without you
That's how I feel when you're not with me, like everything has lost its vibrance.


Can you picture Heaven with no angels singing
Imagine a blissful Heaven without the sweet melodies of angels singing, silent and still.


Or a quiet Sunday morning with no church bells ringing
Imagine a peaceful Sunday morning without the familiar sound of church bells ringing, empty and colorless.


If you've watched as the heart of a child breaks in two
Have you ever witnessed the pain of a child's broken heart, innocent and heart-wrenching.


Then you've seen a picture of me without you
That's how I feel when you're not with me, like everything has lost its vibrance.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Richey, Norris D Wilson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Paul Monroe

Imagine a world where no music was playing
Then think of a church with nobody praying
If you ever looked up at a sky with no blue
Then you've seen a picture of me without you

Have you walked in a garden where nothing was growing
Or stood by a river where nothing was flowing
If you've seen a red rose unkissed by the dew
Then you've seen a picture of me without you

Can you picture Heaven with no angels singing
Or a quiet Sunday morning with no church bells ringing
If you've watched as the heart of a child breaks in two
Then you've seen a picture of me without you



All comments from YouTube:

Amy Fowler

She's got such a beautiful voice it will help you make it through bad times .😢

Jason Garriott

I truly miss real Country Music. With the unique sounds of the beautiful peddle steel, the Fiddle, the Banjo, and when you hear the music you know exactly who is singing. Thank goodness for cds and YouTube so you can still hear great Country Music. This song always makes my eyes flow like a river. Truly beautiful.

Rizz

I doubt we can ever hear the great country music again. Not in my lifetime. What we have today is PoP music.....masqueraded as Country. I tuned in one time and could not believe how many of the male singers all sound alike..... the majority.

Mark Schwartz

Well said

Wendy Smith

Me too

Serenity #1

JUST IMAGINE THE BAND IN HEAVEN.....

Jason Garriott

Who will fill their shoes? If I had to choose which side of Country Music I wanted to listen to right now. I would definitely pick the 90s County Music and back. I love Traditional County Music.

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KING BOY

My husband and son died four days apart 9 months ago and it really hits home , husband died from covid my son died from heart failure at 26 I have been a basket case ever since love you guys so much it hurts 💕 RIP

Alysia Hensley

I’m so so sorry 😞 Sending love and light to you 💙

Ger Mcdonagh

So sorry for your loss may they rest in Heavenly peace can't imagine your pain may you find peace in your sorrow I will pray for you and your family geraldine from Ireland 🇮🇪 🙏🏼

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