Pictures
Second Chance Lyrics


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There’s nothing I can change
To make this right
There’s nothing I can say
To change your mind

They say that dreams come true
But in this case the truth became a dream
I’ll take my hands off the wheel
To see if there’s still fear inside of me

I said don’t go
But you were never here anyway
I said don’t go
They buried me and you’re the one to blame

Your words, they pierced my tongue
Don’t be afraid to let go
Your lies tattooed my arms
Don’t be afraid, just let go
Let’s pretend that you miss me
Let’s pretend I don’t care
Let’s pretend that you wish I were there

You hate the girl in the mirror
But you love the girl you see in the pictures




You only see the mirror
And I only see the pictures

Overall Meaning

The song “Pictures” by Second Chance conveys the message of a failed relationship where the singer is coming to terms with the fact that there is nothing she can do to make things right. She realizes that even though dreams do come true, in her case it was the opposite, her truth became a dream. She decides to let go of her fear and take her hands off the wheel so she can face her feelings head-on.


The chorus reinforces the concept of the disintegrated love story. The singer says, “I said don’t go, but you were never here anyway. They buried me, and you’re the one to blame”. This line suggests that the relationship was over before it even began, and the singer was left to suffer the pain of it. The following verses talk about the lies and words that hurt her, and how she tries to pretend like everything is okay.


The bridge is interesting as it adds a new perspective to the song. The singer talks about how the other person hates the girl in the mirror but loves the one they see in the pictures. This line shows that the other person only cares about the superficial aspects of the relationship and not the person beneath the exterior. The ending line where the singer says, “You only see the mirror, and I only see the pictures” implies that both of them are not seeing each other for who they truly are, but only the parts they want to see.


Overall, "Pictures" is a beautifully written song that depicts the complexity of failed relationships and how it affects individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

There’s nothing I can change
I don't have the power to make a difference


To make this right
To set things the way it should be


There’s nothing I can say
Words won't have an impact


To change your mind
Persuasion isn't going to work


They say that dreams come true
It's believed that wishes can be fulfilled


But in this case the truth became a dream
In reality, the actuality turned out to be a fantasy


I’ll take my hands off the wheel
I'll give up control or direction


To see if there’s still fear inside of me
To check if I'm still scared or frightened


I said don’t go
I begged you not to leave


But you were never here anyway
Actually, you weren't present to begin with


They buried me and you’re the one to blame
Although I'm the victim, you are still responsible


Your words, they pierced my tongue
Your speech penetrated my tongue


Don’t be afraid to let go
Do not hesitate to release or relinquish


Your lies tattooed my arms
Your deception and falsehood are permanently etched on my arms


Don’t be afraid, just let go
Do not worry, simply release or let go


Let’s pretend that you miss me
Suppose you regret losing me


Let’s pretend I don’t care
I'll pretend I'm not affected or concerned


Let’s pretend that you wish I were there
Hypothetically, imagine you want me there


You hate the girl in the mirror
You despise the reflection of yourself


But you love the girl you see in the pictures
But on photographs, with certain angles, focusing on good aspects, you adore yourself


You only see the mirror
Your obsession/dissatisfaction with yourself is only in the direct reflection


And I only see the pictures
For me, you are just a collection of perfect pictures, not who you see yourself as




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