Dirty Picture
Taio Cruz feat. KeSha & **KBB** Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to Taio Cruz (Feat. Ke$ha)'s "Dirty Picture" are a mix of sexual innuendos and a longing for a visual connection with someone who is not physically present. The singer acknowledges that they could try to conjure up various images of the person when they're not around but admits that it's difficult. So, the plea for a "dirty picture" is essentially requesting a tangible representation of the person's sexual desires, something they can hold onto physically and look at during a lack of physical interaction. It's a raw and vulnerable confession of lust and longing.
The chorus of the song repeats the request for a "dirty picture," emphasizing the sincerity and immensity of the desire. The lyrics were written in 2010, at the beginning of the era of sexting and digital sexual expression, so it feels like a reflection of the evolution of sexual intimacy in the digital era.
Overall, the lyrics to "Dirty Picture" underscore the yearning for intimate contact and highlight the role technology can play in providing connection when physical presence is not possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I could think of ways to see you
I have numerous ideas on how to appreciate your appearance
I could close my eyes to dream
I could imagine you in my mind's eye
I could fantasize about you
I could indulge in a daydream of you
Tell the world what I believe
I can express my admiration of you to everyone
But whenever I'm not with you
Whenever you're not around me
It's so hard for me to see
It's difficult for me to imagine you
I need to see a picture of you
I require a picture of you
A special picture just for me, yeah
An exclusive picture of you belonging to me
So take a dirty picture for me
Please take a provocative picture of yourself for me
Send a dirty picture to me
Please forward an explicit image of yourself to me
Snap.
Click.
Whenever you are gone, I just wanna be wit ya
Whenever you're not present, I wish to be with you
Please don't get me wrong, I just wanna see a picture
I simply desire to see a picture of you
I could dream of ways to see you
I could conjure up different scenarios to witness you
Fantasize about this with you
I can imagine engaging in inappropriate behavior with you
But the way is never seen
But the opportunity has never presented itself
Just send a dirty picture to me
Please forward a lewd image of yourself to me
Snap.
Click.
When you're all alone boy, I got something to give ya
When you're solo, I have a proposition for you
Will ya play along if I take a dirty picture
Would you participate if I ask for a risque photo of you
I'll take a dirty picture for ya
I'll take a suggestive picture for you
Send a dirty picture to me
Please forward an inappropriate image of yourself to me
Click, click, snap
Sound of taking pictures
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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@shlomosuke
The drop at 0:55 is just legendary. Hadn't listened to this song for 10 years, still remembered it.
@K_pax0703
The maximum dose of early 2010's in one song. Heavy beat in background, typical party banger melody, simple and catchy lyrics, kesha in the bathroom, taio with his sunglasses, and that retro motorola razr v3
@joeburreaux7953
I know everything about this music video and song just screams late 2010-early 2011.
@lospamuk
On point
@PalmOil7848
Вы случаем не русский?
@MatheusFariadeSa
Don’t forget the expensive car as background
@ray222ism
Kesha in the bathroom 😂😂😂
@KarlosVenezuela
This was my shit back in the day
@daniellad.976
same here lmao
@lenag5470
Karlos Otero this is my shit now 😂 it's a good song.