Picture – English Lyrics

• By: Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow
• Album: Cocky

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw emotions and compelling narrative of "Picture" by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow. This powerful duet offers a unique opportunity to explore English through its authentic dialogue between two struggling lovers. By listening to the distinct perspectives of each artist, you can grasp varied vocabulary related to relationships, regret, and longing, making it an excellent song to deepen your understanding of English in a heartfelt context.

[English]

Living my life in a slow hell

Different girl every night at the hotel

I ain't seen the sunshine in three damn days

...

Been fuelling up on cocaine and whisky

Wish I had a good girl to miss me

Oh Lord I wonder if I'll ever change my ways

...

I put your picture away

Sat down and cried today

I can't look at you

While I'm lying next to her

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I put your picture away

Sat down and cried today

I can't look at you while I'm lying next to her

...

I called you last night in the hotel

Everyone knows but they won't tell

But their half-hearted smiles tell me something just ain't right

I've been waiting on you for a long time

Fueling up on heartaches and cheap wine

I ain't heard from you in three damn nights

...

I put your picture away

I wonder where you been

I can't look at you while I'm lyin' next to him

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I put your picture away

I wonder where you been

I can't look at you while I'm lyin' next to him

...

I saw you yesterday with an old friend

It was the same old same "How have you been?"

Since you've been gone my world's been dark and grey

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You reminded me of brighter days

I hoped you were coming home to stay

I was headed to church

I was off to drink you away

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I thought about you for a long time

Can't seem to get you off my mind

I can't understand why we're living life this way

I found your picture today

I swear I'll change my ways

I just called to say I want you to come back home

I found your picture today

I swear I'll change my ways

I just called to say I want you

To come back home

I just called to say I love you

Come back home

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
girl /ɡɜrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/ A2	noun - an establishment where people pay to stay while traveling
picture /ˈpɪk.tʃər/ A2	noun - a visual representation of something
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - to make or become different
cry /kraɪ/ B1	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of distress
dark /dɑrk/ B1	adjective - having very little light
wait /weɪt/ B1	verb - to stay in a place until an expected event happens
heartache /ˈhɑrt.eɪk/ B2	noun - emotional distress or pain
wonder /ˈwʌn.dər/ B2	verb - to feel curiosity or doubt
remind /rɪˈmaɪnd/ B2	verb - to cause someone to remember something
hope /hoʊp/ B2	verb - to want something to happen or be true
mind /maɪnd/ B2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences
call /kɔl/ B2	verb - to communicate with someone by phone
come /kʌm/ B2	verb - to move or travel towards a specified place
stay /steɪ/ B2	verb - to remain in the same place or position