Pictures
Sia爀 Lyrics
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You have her pictures,
You have her pictures everywhere.
You're covered in stitches,
You're covered in stitches,
You think I can't see them, but I know they're there.
Take her down from the wall,
Let yourself fall,
You can't keep her frozen, dormant at your court,
You can try to move on, tripped by stitches come undone.
you lost your big heart,
You lost your big heart,
You lost your big heart beating bare.
She gave you a new start,
She gave you a new start,
But you knew you'd lost her to despair.
[Chorus]
Your skin burns and prickles,
Your skin burns and prickles,
Your skin burns and prickles when she's near.
You try to play it cool,
You try to play it cool,
You try to play it cool, but you're filled with fear.
[Chorus]
Take her down from the wall,
Let her go make her yours,
You can't keep her frozen, dormant at your court,
You can try to move on, tripped by stitches come undone.
You can try to move on, tripped by stitches come undone.
You can try to move on, tripped by stitches come undone.
You can try to move on, or maybe she is the one.
The lyrics to Sia's song "Pictures" are about a person who is holding onto the memory of a lost lover. The repetition of "You have her pictures" suggests that the person is surrounded by tangible reminders of the past relationship. The repeated line "You're covered in stitches" could possibly refer to scars from a past injury or surgery, but in the context of the song, it is more likely a metaphor for emotional wounds. The singer believes that they are hiding these wounds from the world, but the singer (presumably a friend or therapist) can see them.
The chorus of the song is a call to action, urging the singer to "Take her down from the wall" and "Let yourself fall." This is a metaphor for letting go of the past and allowing oneself to move on to new relationships. The repeated refrain "You can try to move on, tripped by stitches come undone" suggests that this will not be an easy process and that old wounds may resurface. However, the last line of the chorus offers a glimmer of hope: "Or maybe she is the one." This line implies that the singer may find love again if they are able to move on from the past.
Overall, "Pictures" is a beautifully written plea for emotional healing and the ability to let go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
You have her pictures,
You possess photographs of her.
You're covered in stitches,
You bear both physical and emotional wounds from your past relationship.
You think I can't see them, but I know they're there.
You believe you can hide your pain, but I'm aware of it.
Take her down from the wall,
Remove any reminders of her from your life.
Let yourself fall,
Allow yourself to experience the full range of emotions associated with heartbreak.
You can't keep her frozen, dormant at your court,
You can't hold onto her or expect her to wait for you forever.
You can try to move on, tripped by stitches come undone.
You can try to move forward, but your emotional wounds may reopen unexpectedly.
You lost your big heart,
You lost your sense of compassion and love.
She gave you a new start,
She introduced hope and a new beginning into your life.
But you knew you'd lost her to despair.
You understood that you had pushed her away with your own emotional struggles.
Your skin burns and prickles,
You feel a mixture of pain and longing when you're around her.
You try to play it cool,
You attempt to hide your true emotions.
But you're filled with fear.
You're afraid of being vulnerable and risking further heartbreak.
Let her go make her yours,
Allow her the space to choose to be with you.
You can try to move on, or maybe she is the one.
You can make an effort to move on from past pains, or you can acknowledge that she might be the love of your life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN J. PETER ROBINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marchill3353
I'm a black man from the hood. This song lets me know that we ALL feel the same pain when it comes to love. This hits me hard because I've been through it. Music speaks to to everyone.
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Bruh I feel this
@markbutler9076
@Kid Rock ♪ thank you for your music man...it all touches the heart
@robingamel9788
Yea, it does.
@Merz5254
2024 who's with me?
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I am 😁
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@hensen5309
I just shit in my hands and clapped