Pictures of Us
beabadoobee Lyrics

In "Pictures of Us," beabadoobee sings about the difficulty of understanding what it means to improve or get better. The opening lines, "Pictures of us / Buildings and rust," conjure up images of nostalgia and decay, perhaps suggesting that even memories and physical structures degrade over time. The chorus repeats the line "She reminded me that God starts with a capital," which seems to be an allusion to the idea that there is a higher power or purpose that governs our lives. However, beabadoobee adds the lines "But I don't think I could do it all / No, I don't think I could do it," hinting at a doubt or cynicism about the ability to achieve this higher purpose.

The second verse repeats the first verse almost verbatim, suggesting a cyclical nature to the singer's struggles with self-improvement. Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of longing for clarity and guidance, but also a resignation to the fact that finding it may prove elusive.