Mr Hudson & The Library, now named Mr Hudson, are a band from London. Thei… Read Full Bio ↴Mr Hudson & The Library, now named Mr Hudson, are a band from London. Their debut album, A Tale of Two Cities was released, March 2007. They featured on Later with Jools Holland on 8th December 2006.

* Ben Hudson (vocals & guitar)
* Joy Joseph (vocals & steel drum)
* Torville Jones (piano)
* Raphael Mann (Bass guitar)
* Wilkie Wilkinson (electric drums)

Picture Of You
Mr Hudson & The Library Lyrics

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It's always the sunny days that bring me down
When I'm reminded that you're not around.
Friends try and fail to make me smile
But I had the answer with me all the while.
I've got a picture of you
Wherever I go
A sweet reminder from you to me
I'm never alone.

Should time should bring me fame or a touch of bling
(Imagine that, getting paid to sing).
Keep your cars, cigars and frosted drinks
Without you here they just won't mean a thing

I've got a picture of you
Wherever I go
A sweet reminder from you to me
I'm never alone.

I've got a picture of you
Wherever I go
A sweet reminder from you to me
I'm never alone

Sometimes at night I wonder watching all the faces
Knowing I won't see you
No there is no other face that could replace the one that's gone
No one could be you
No

I've got a picture of you
A sweet reminder from you to me
I'm never alone.

I've got a picture of you
Wherever I go
A sweet reminder from you to me
I'm never alone.

I've got a picture of you with me
Wherever I go
A sweet reminder from you to me
No, I'm never alone

I've got a picture of you with me
Wherever I go
A sweet reminder from you to me
I'm never alone

I've got a picture of you
A sweet reminder from you

I've got a picture of you
A sweet reminder from you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mr Hudson & The Library's song "Picture Of You" express the idea that memories of a loved one can help soothe the ache of their absence. The singer reveals that it's not the gloomy days, but the sunny ones that bring him down, as they remind him that his loved one is not present to share the happiness. Despite anyone's attempt to cheer him up, he has the answer to his sadness with him all the time - a picture of his loved one - that always reminds him of the sweet times they had together. The song makes a mention of fame and material things, but the singer claims that none of that would matter if his loved one is not around. At night, when he is by himself, he looks at other people's faces and knows that nobody can replace the one that is gone. The song concludes with the repetition of the line "I've got a picture of you, a sweet reminder from you," emphasizing that memories can be consoling and helpful in dealing with loss.

Line by Line Meaning

It's always the sunny days that bring me down
The happy days make me sad because you're not here to enjoy them with me.

When I'm reminded that you're not around.
I feel sad when I think about the fact that you're not here with me.

Friends try and fail to make me smile
Even though my friends do their best to cheer me up, they can't replace the happiness that you brought me.

But I had the answer with me all the while.
I always carry a picture of you with me to remind me of the good times we shared.

I've got a picture of you Wherever I go A sweet reminder from you to me I'm never alone.
I keep a photo of you with me all the time as a way to feel your presence and remember the good times we had together.

Should time should bring me fame or a touch of bling (Imagine that, getting paid to sing).
If I ever become famous or rich, it won't matter because what I really want is you by my side.

Keep your cars, cigars and frosted drinks Without you here they just won't mean a thing.
Material possessions won't make me happy without you here to share them with me.

Sometimes at night I wonder watching all the faces Knowing I won't see you No there is no other face that could replace the one that's gone No one could be you No.
When I see other people's faces, I can't help but think about how much I miss you and how no one else can replace you.

A sweet reminder from you to me I'm never alone.
The picture of you I carry is like a message of love and comfort, reminding me that I'm never truly alone because you're always with me in spirit.

I've got a picture of you with me A sweet reminder from you to me No, I'm never alone
The photo of you I keep with me is like having a piece of you with me at all times, and it brings me comfort to know that you're always there.

I've got a picture of you A sweet reminder from you
The picture I have of you is like a sweet message from you, reminding me of the love and happiness we shared together.

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