Pictures
Will Ackerman Lyrics
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In the top left pocket of his favorite shirt
It's the one she liked to wear
And he pulls it out
Every now and then
To tell her he was sorry
For what the could have been
But if he ever sees her again
That I'll wait for you
No matter how long it takes
I'll make it through even if I break
It's not the way that you touch
It's in the way that you love
I'll wait for you
when and if I fall will you pick me up
She stands outside the door of their old apartment
But she doesn't knock, it's too late to talk
What she waiting for?
Then she cries herself to sleep
Sayin, "If he could only see
How hard it is to say I'm sorry"
But if he ever opens the door
Why She'd tell him
That Idl wait for you
No matter how long it takes
I'd make it through even if I break
It's not the way that you touch
It's in the way that you love
I'd wait for you
And as he opened up the door
To find her standing wanting more
He found the words to tell her why
He couldn't call and
He couldn't write
Then she smiled as she took his hand
Saying we don't know
But we can understand
Let's just stay here
That I'll wait for you
No matter how long it takes
I'll make it through even if I break
It's not the way that you touch
It's in the way that you love
I'll wait for you
The song "Pictures" by Will Ackerman tells the story of a couple who have experienced a great deal of pain and heartbreak in their relationship. They both hold onto a picture of the other, as they struggle to come to terms with their feelings and figure out what they want.
The first verse describes a man who keeps a picture of his ex-girlfriend in his shirt pocket, apologizing to her for what could have been. He reassures her that no matter how long it takes, he will wait for her and make it through, as it's not just about touch, but how they love.
The next verse follows the story of the woman, as she stands outside their old apartment but doesn't knock, crying herself to sleep as she thinks about how difficult it is to say sorry. She too holds onto a picture of the man, wishing that he knew how she felt.
In the final verse, he opens the door to find her standing there, and they finally find the words to communicate their feelings. They understand that they don't have all the answers, but they are willing to stay and work on their relationship. The song ultimately ends with the couple reaffirming their love and their willingness to wait for each other.
Overall, "Pictures" is a poignant and emotional story about love and forgiveness, and the importance of communication in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
He keeps a picture of her
He holds onto a photo of his past love
In the top left pocket of his favorite shirt
He carries the photo close to his heart
It's the one she liked to wear
It's a reminder of her favorite things
And he pulls it out
He revisits the memory of her
Every now and then
Occasionally he thinks of her
To tell her he was sorry
To apologize for the past
For what the could have been
For missed opportunities
But if he ever sees her again
Should they cross paths once more
He'd tell her that I'll wait for you
He would express his unwavering commitment
No matter how long it takes
He'll wait as long as he needs to
I'll make it through even if I break
He'll endure the hardships to make it work
It's not the way that you touch
Physical connection isn't everything
It's in the way that you love
It's about the depth and quality of the love
I'll wait for you
He will continue to hold on to hope
when and if I fall will you pick me up
He's asking for her support and assurance
She stands outside the door of their old apartment
She lingers outside the place they once lived together
But she doesn't knock, it's too late to talk
She recognizes it's past the point of reconciliation
What she waiting for?
She's uncertain of her next move
Then she cries herself to sleep
She's still hurt and grieving the loss
Sayin, 'If he could only see
She wishes he could understand her pain
How hard it is to say I'm sorry'
She finds it difficult to apologize
But if he ever opens the door
If he were to extend an olive branch
Why She'd tell him
She would express herself
That I'd wait for you
She too holds on to hope
No matter how long it takes
She's committed to the relationship
I'd make it through even if I break
She'll endure the difficulties to make it work
It's not the way that you touch
Reiterating that it's about the love
It's in the way that you love
The quality of the love is what's important
I'd wait for you
Hopeful of a reunion
And as he opened up the door
As he welcomes her back into his life
To find her standing wanting more
To see her standing there, hoping for a second chance
He found the words to tell her why
He finally reveals why he's been absent
He couldn't call and
There was a reason he wasn't in touch
He couldn't write
He had difficulty communicating
Then she smiled as she took his hand
She forgives him and welcomes him back
Saying we don't know
Uncertainty of the future
But we can understand
But they're on the same page
Let's just stay here
Enjoy the present moment
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONNA SMITH, RODNEY DILLARD
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