Pictures of You
The Cure
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I've been looking so long at these pictures of you That I almost believe that they're real I've been living so long with my pictures of you That I almost believe that the pictures Are all I can feel Remembering you standing quiet in the rain As I ran to your heart to be near And we kissed as the sky fell in Holding you close How I always held close in your fear Remembering you running soft through the night You were bigger and brighter and wider than snow And screamed at the make-believe Screamed at the sky And you finally found all your courage To let it all go Remembering you fallen into my arms Crying for the death of your heart You were stone white So delicate Lost in the cold You were always so lost in the dark Remembering you how you used to be Slow drowned You were angels So much more than everything Hold for the last time then slip away quietly Open my eyes But I never see anything If only I'd thought of the right words I could have held on to your heart If only I'd thought of the right words I wouldn't be breaking apart All my pictures of you Looking so long at these pictures of you But I never hold on to your heart Looking so long for the words to be true But always just breaking apart My pictures of you There was nothing in the world That I ever wanted more Than to feel you deep in my heart There was nothing in the world That I ever wanted more Than to never feel the breaking apart All my pictures of you
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Written by: Robert James Smith, Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, Porl Thompson, Laurence Andrew Tolhurst, Boris Williams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Pictures of You" is a song by The Cure, a well-known British rock band famous for their post-punk, new wave, and goth rock music. The group was formed in Crawley, West Sussex, in the late 1970s.
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Song Information"Pictures of You" is a track from The Cure's eighth studio album, "Disintegration," which was released in May 1989.
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Lyrics OriginAccording to Robert Smith, the lead singer of The Cure, the lyrics were inspired by a fire at his home. While putting things back together, Smith came across his wallet which had pictures of his wife and became emotionally touched.
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Music StyleThe song carries the signature music style of The Cure, blending gothic rock with synthesizer accompaniment and atmospheric guitar riffs. The song clocks in at over seven minutes in length, which is quite long compared to most pop songs.
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Song Reception"Pictures of You" has been well received by music critics and fans alike. It reached #24 on the UK Singles Chart and #71 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by numerous artists and bands, including Lit, John Legend, and Natalia Kills. It is also frequently played in various TV series and movies.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Pictures of You" was directed by Tim Pope, who directed many of The Cure's music videos. The video was shot in Ballachulish, Scotland, during winter. The band performed around a bonfire, and some scenes involve them carrying pictures and throwing them into the fire which connects with the song's origin.
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Publications RecognitionIn 2019, Rolling Stone magazine placed "Pictures of You" number 209 on its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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Guitar RiffThe opening guitar riff is known for its ethereal sound, which adds to the nostalgic and profound emotional impact of the song.
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The Extended RemixAn extended remix of "Pictures of You," lasting over seven minutes, appears on the band's remix album, "Mixed Up."
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