What's Wrong With This Picture?
Van Morrison Lyrics

What's wrong with this picture?
The singer is questioning the authenticity of something and suggesting that there may be something hidden.

There's something I'm not seeing here
The singer is admitting that they may not have all the information and that there may be something they are missing.

What's wrong with this picture?
The singer is repeating their initial question because they are still trying to uncover the hidden truth.

Something that's not exactly clear
The artist is acknowledging that there is ambiguity and confusion surrounding the situation.

What's wrong with this picture?
The artist is still searching for clarity and trying to determine what is really going on.

Does it look like it's just another sting?
The singer is questioning whether the situation is just another elaborate scheme or trap.

'Cause it don't mean a thing
If the situation is not genuine or true, it holds no real value and is insignificant.

If it ain't got that swing and ring a ding ding
If the situation is not lively and engaging, it is not worth paying attention to.

Doesn't anybody see
The artist is expressing frustration that no one else seems to be aware of or concerned with the truth of the situation.

That's who everyone thought
The artist is referring to a previous version of themselves that others believed to be true but is no longer accurate.

That I used to be
The singer is emphasizing how much they have changed and how they are not the same person they were once perceived to be.

It's only hanging on a wall
The artist is diminishing the importance of the image or memory, stating that it is only a physical object and not reflective of their current identity.

So you can go right back to sleep
The singer is suggesting that ignoring the reality of the situation is easier for some people than facing the truth.

And just forget about it all, because
The singer is acknowledging that it may be easier to ignore the situation, but this is not the right course of action to take.

I'm not that person anymore
The singer is emphasizing that they have changed and are no longer the person they once were.

I'm living in the present time
The artist is emphasizing that they are living in the now and are not dwelling on the past.

Baby, don't you understand
The artist is expressing frustration that their message is not being comprehended or accepted.

I've left all that jive behind
The singer is stating that they have moved on from the previous version of themselves and the false image that was portrayed.

You can't believe what you read in the papers
The singer is warning against blindly trusting the media and other sources of information.

Or half the news that's on TV
The artist is cautioning against believing all the news that is broadcasted on television, as it may be biased or incomplete.

Or the gossip of the neighbours
The artist is advising against listening to hearsay and rumors spread by other people, as it may not be true.

Or anyone who doesn't want you to be free
The artist is warning against people who try to control or manipulate others and limit their freedom.

It's only hanging on the wall
The singer is reiterating that the image or memory is not indicative of their true identity, but rather an outdated version of themselves.

Why don't we take it down and
The artist is suggesting that the image or memory should be removed or discarded.

Just forget about it 'cause that ain't me at all
The singer is emphasizing that the previous version of themselves is not a reflection of who they are now and it is time to move on from that false image.