Take a Picture
Todrick Hall Lyrics


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I see him gawkin
But I couldn't care less
I see 'em eyeing me
Trying to see whats up under my dress
I see 'em stalkin'
And I think I know why
Let me give 'em whiplash
Every time I walk by
Say you want a piece of this
Go ahead
And make a wish
But baby there's a waitin' list
They try to get me all alone
You know want to take me home?
Put me on your camera phone
So take my picture it'll last longer
Oooh
Since you fix your eyes on me
Looking at me like you know me
So take my picture it'll last longer
Oooh
No need to stare
Let me fix my hair
So you can take my picture
Snap it, Snap it, Snap it
Snap it, Snap it, Snap it
So you tryin' to get a picture of the posse now?
Let me get my lip pop and make it glossy now
Snap it from the right angle 'cus we bossy now
So what you think are you the "freakin" paparazzi now!?
These bums need jobs 'cus they're unemployed
You can't shoot HD with a Polaroid
PJ trying to say but can not avoid
Tryin' get a snap shot my assteriod
So take my picture it'll last longer
Oooh
Since you fix your eyes on me
Looking at me like you know me
Take my picture it'll last longer
Oooh
No need to stare
Let me fix my hair




So you can take my picture
Snap it, Snap it, Snap it

Overall Meaning

In Todrick Hall's song "Take a Picture," the singer talks about being confident and owning her sexuality, even when people are staring and trying to capture her image. The opening lines show how the singer is aware of how others look at her with curiosity and desire, but she is not bothered by it. The next lines show how the singer is aware that others are trying to take a peek under her dress, but she brushes it off and instead decides to give them something to look at by walking by them with confidence.


The chorus of the song ("So take my picture it'll last longer, Since you fix your eyes on me, Looking at me like you know me") is a play on the famous saying "take a picture it'll last longer," which is often used when someone is staring at an object or person for too long. Here, the singer is challenging those who are staring at her to take a picture, saying that it will last longer than them just staring at her. She is owning her sexuality and confidence, and she wants others to capture that moment of her being powerful and in control.


The final verse of the song shows how the singer is not just confident in herself but also in her friends. She encourages others to photograph her posse, showing how they are all confident and in control. The lines "Snap it from the right angle 'cus we bossy now/ So what you think are you the 'freakin' paparazzi now!?" show how the singer is not afraid to be the center of attention and even challenges others to capture her and her friends in their element.


Overall, "Take a Picture" is a song about owning one's power and confidence, especially in the face of objectification and scrutiny. The singer challenges those who are staring at her to capture her and her friends in their element, showing how they are confident and in control.


Line by Line Meaning

I see him gawkin
I notice him staring at me


But I couldn't care less
However, I am not bothered by him


I see 'em eyeing me
I see them checking me out


Trying to see what's up under my dress
They are trying to see what I am wearing under my dress


I see 'em stalkin'
I see them following me


And I think I know why
I believe I know their motive


Let me give 'em whiplash
I'll make them turn their head quickly every time I walk by


Say you want a piece of this
Are you interested in me?


Go ahead
Feel free to let me know


And make a wish
Think about what you want


But baby there's a waitin' list
However, you must know that there are many others who also want to be with me


They try to get me all alone
They attempt to be with me in private


You know want to take me home?
Do you want to take me back to your place?


Put me on your camera phone
Take a photo of me on your phone


So take my picture it'll last longer
Take a photo of me if you want to remember me


Oooh
An expression of enthusiasm or excitement


Since you fix your eyes on me
As you continue to stare at me


Looking at me like you know me
As if you think you know me


No need to stare
However, you do not need to continue staring


Let me fix my hair
Give me a moment to fix my hair


Snap it, Snap it, Snap it
Take multiple photos of me


So you tryin' to get a picture of the posse now?
Are you trying to take a photo of my group of friends now?


Let me get my lip pop and make it glossy now
Let me apply lip gloss to enhance my appearance


Snap it from the right angle 'cause we bossy now
Take the photo from the perfect angle to capture our confidence


So what you think are you the 'freakin' paparazzi now!?
Do you consider yourself the paparazzi now?


These bums need jobs 'cause they're unemployed
These people need employment because they are without a job


You can't shoot HD with a Polaroid
You cannot take high definition photos with a Polaroid camera


PJ trying to say but can not avoid
PJ is attempting to say something but is unable to avoid taking a photo


Tryin' get a snap shot my asteroid
Trying to take a photo of my rear-end




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Comments from YouTube:

Andrea-Miranda Castañeda

No matter how long its been i always find myself back here. This song is truly awesome wish it was longer

Julianne McKinney

Love this lol unforgettable

Zero 6 four thousand

She is not the new one for the way she tried stefani is the new one

Simon

Nicki fixed that wig quick for that close up 🤣

HŪRMET

Nicki minaj rap part sould be on billboard 😭✨

errr no

“these bums need jobs cause they’re unemployed“
I’m dead 🤣
Who wrote this line? I wanna hangout with you!!!

Zero 6 four thousand

She is not cut of at all

bleeka325

This is from todrick halls “pop star high”. It’s a whole web series on YouTube. It’s really good

Lucciano George

I'm still trying to figure out how that girl sounded exactly like Britney, like if it is her who's singing

Róisín

this changed my 10 year old life

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