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Picture of You Lyrics

by Boyzone

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Picture of You Lyrics

Didn't they say that I would make a mistake Didn't they say you were gonna be trouble People told me you were too much to take I could see it, I didn't wanna know I let you in and you let me down You pushed me up and you turned my whole life around I could feel that I had no where to go I was alone, how was I too know that.. You'll be there, when I needed somebody You'll be there, the only one who can help me I had a picture of you in my mind never knew it could be so wrong Why'd it take me so long just to find the friend that was there all along. Who'd believe that after all we've been through I'd be able to put my whole trust in you Goes to show you can't forgive and forget looking back, I have no regrets cause.. You will be there, when I needed somebody You will be there, the only one to help me I had a picture of you in my mind Never knew it could be so wrong Why'd it take me so long just to find the friend that was there all along You will be there, when I needed somebody You will be there, the only one to help me I had a picture of you in my mind never knew it could be so wrong Why'd it take me so long just to find the friend that was there all along {Repeat to fade}

Meaning of Picture of You

“Picture of You” is a poignant reflection on misplaced trust and the painful realization that sometimes the people we lean on most are not who we believe. The lyrics detail a relationship where the narrator initially dismissed warnings about their partner, yet found themselves deeply reliant on them for support. Despite this dependence, the connection ultimately proved to be destructive, leaving the narrator feeling lost and alone, questioning how they could have been so blind. The repeated refrain – “You’ll be there, when I needed somebody” – highlights a desperate yearning for comfort and guidance that was tragically misdirected. Looking back with no regrets, the artist acknowledges the profound mistake of placing complete faith in someone who wasn't truly a friend, ultimately learning a hard-won lesson about discerning genuine connection from a deceptive image.

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