Lyric discussion by waffles! 

Cover art for Pictures of You lyrics by Cure, The

maybe it's about having to watch someone change, and still being in love with whoever they used to be? if someone you're really attached changes a lot, you do go through an experience of loss, even if the person is still physically near you.

it would work with the "pictures of you" image (he's only in love with the memories of her, but still needs her -- "the pictures are all i can feel"), or the "remembering you, how you used to be" or "crying for the dearth of your heart".

@waffles! This is such an amazing opinion. It makes sense and puts the song into a whole different perspective! Thanks for that.