Pictures Of You
The Last Goodnight Lyrics


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This is the clock up on the wall
This is the story of us all
This is the first sound of a new born child before he starts to crawl

This is the war that's never won
This is the soldier and his gun
This is the mother waiting by the phone praying for her son
Pictures of you
Pictures of me
All upon your wall for the world to see

Pictures of you
Pictures of me
Remind us all of what we used to be

There is a drug that cures it all
Blocked by the governmental wall
We are the scientists inside the lab just waiting for the call

This earthquake weather has got me shaking
Inside I'm high up and dry

Pictures of you
Pictures of me
All upon your wall for the world to see

Pictures of you
Pictures of me
Remind us all of what we used to be

'Cause there's still me
Every secret moment
Every stolen promise you've been lead

Confess to me
All that lies between us
All that lies between you and me

We are the boxers in the ring
We are the bells that never sing
There is a title we cant win no matter how hard we must swing

Pictures of you
Pictures of me
All upon your wall for the world to see

Pictures of you
Pictures of me
Remind us all of what we could have been

Pictures of you
Pictures of me
All upon your wall for the world to see

Pictures of you
Pictures of me
Remind us all of what we could have been
What could have been

Pictures of you
Pictures of me
Remind us all of what we could have been




What could have been
We could have been

Overall Meaning

The first stanza of The Last Goodnight's song Pictures Of You sets the tone for a nostalgic reflection of the past, with a clock on the wall representing the constant ticking of time. The song progresses to become a commentary on the human experience, encompassing the birth of a child, the futility of war, and the worrying anxiety of a mother waiting on her son. The constant theme throughout the song is the power of memories, represented by the repeated chorus of "Pictures of you, pictures of me, remind us all of what we used to be."


The middle stanza takes a turn towards the political, criticizing the bureaucracy that prevents the development of a "drug that cures it all." The song's narrator places themselves within the "scientists inside the lab," waiting for their chance to create a cure. However, their progress is interrupted by the instability of the world. The "earthquake weather" and the instability it brings disrupt the singer's plans and leave them "shaking" and uncertain.


The final stanza presents images of struggle, with "boxers in the ring" and "bells that never sing." Yet, even in these moments, memories remain powerful. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes this again, with a slight change. Whereas before, the pictures represented what was lost, now they represent what could have been. The lyrics suggest that, even in the present moment, there is still a chance to look back and remember what could have been, to learn from it, and to keep moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

This is the clock up on the wall
The clock on the wall represents the passage of time and how everything changes.


This is the story of us all
The song is about the shared experience of life and how everyone goes through similar struggles.


This is the first sound of a new born child before he starts to crawl
The song talks about how life begins and how every newborn represents hope for the future.


This is the war that's never won
The war that's never won refers to the continuous struggle of life and the fact that there is always a new challenge waiting.


This is the soldier and his gun
The soldier and his gun represent the fight for survival and the lengths that people will go to protect what is theirs.


This is the mother waiting by the phone praying for her son
The mother waiting for her son represents the universal fear of loss and the lengths that mothers will go to protect their children.


Pictures of you
The pictures represent the memories and moments that are captured and preserved.


Pictures of me
The pictures also represent the memories and moments of the individual.


All upon your wall for the world to see
The pictures are displayed on the wall for all to see, representing how people share their lives with one another.


Remind us all of what we used to be
The pictures remind us of the past and how we have all changed and grown over time.


There is a drug that cures it all
The drug that cures it all represents the desire to escape from pain and suffering.


Blocked by the governmental wall
The governmental wall represents the barriers that prevent people from accessing what they need to heal and grow.


We are the scientists inside the lab just waiting for the call
The scientists represent the people who are working towards finding new solutions to the world's problems, waiting to be called into action.


This earthquake weather has got me shaking
The earthquake weather represents the turmoil and instability in the world, making people feel shaky and uncertain.


Inside I'm high up and dry
Despite the external chaos, the individual inside is stable and content.


Cause there's still me
Despite the chaos and confusion, the individual remains true to themselves.


Every secret moment
The secret moments represent the private experiences that make up a person's life.


Every stolen promise you've been lead
The stolen promises represent the times when people have been let down or misled.


Confess to me
The individual is asking for honesty and openness in their relationships.


All that lies between us
The lies and secrets that come between people, creating barriers to true connection.


All that lies between you and me
The song is about the need for honesty and openness in order to connect with others and overcome the barriers that exist.


We are the boxers in the ring
The boxers represent the struggle of life and the fight to overcome obstacles.


We are the bells that never sing
The bells that never sing represent the potential that goes unrealized, the possibilities that remain unfulfilled.


There is a title we cant win no matter how hard we must swing
The title that can't be won represents the fact that there are some battles that simply cannot be won, no matter how hard we try.


Remind us all of what we could have been
The pictures remind us of the possibilities that existed in the past, and how we could have pursued different paths in life.


What could have been
The song is about the sense of loss and regret that comes from realizing that things could have been different.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TONY BROCK, MARK DENIS LIZOTTE, JERRY LYNN WILLIAMS

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@SocialNom

Randomly remembered this song. Glad I did

@r3spawnalpha407

Same here!

@xeviltea1

Oh my god , that is exactly what happen to me , " picture of you " these three words suddenly just pops up my head and ended up here

@rltj9436

Same😄 love this song

@Fuckfatkids

Me too. Great flashback lol

@kobebryantandbasketball6516

hah me too :)

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@KoalaCrockie

nostalgia is such a strong emotion.

@Jordodude14

fuckin' truth

@sulatlalaki

Indeed

@Neilram2001

It really is.

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