My Morning Jacket

Picture of You

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i've got the ocean blue. i've got a picture of you with green
green eyes and a cocaine smile and a little worry anymore. i've got a house
in a court, i've got a car and a door and a big left arm. and a little worry
any more, cause i tried, i did. sorry, you know im sorry you know i'd give
you anything on a dime.sorry again. cut your little head. but sorry don't
mean nothin, if sorry's still in bed.
you dont say "i'll wait up"

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planes On Apr 19, 2002

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2002-04-19 03:07:08

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by matthewj1u

9y ago

It sounds like a song written about a guy who couldn't afford the things a girl wanted during their relationship, but has these things now. Doesn't matter though, she didn't say she'd wait up for it.

And actually to me, personally, the way these lyrics relate to a relationship I had is unsettling. I bought a coupe when I was with a girl and felt self-conscious about it, not thinking about the future very much (as in maybe we would need something to accommodate a child or what not). I used to joke about the car having just a door. Oh and the girl had cocaine green eyes, I know exactly what yim is describing here.

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by alturistic

18y ago

lyrically weak, but a fantastic song

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by chopperj

15y ago

I think it's a great song. It has a very intimate feel to it, like it was recorded at a small venue or something. I love that kind of thing, especially against the backdrop of such an epic arena style band like MMJ.

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