Picture to Burn

Taylor Swift

State the obvious, I didn't get my perfect fantasy
I realize you love yourself more than you could ever love me
So go and tell your friends that I'm obsessive and crazy
That's fine, you won't mind if I say
By the way

I hate that stupid old pickup truck you never let me drive
You're a redneck heartbreak who's really bad at lying
So watch me strike a match on all my wasted time
As far as I'm concerned, you're just another picture to burn

There's no time for tears
I'm just sitting here planning my revenge
There's nothing stopping me
From going out with all of your best friends
And if you come around saying sorry to me
My daddy's gonna show you how sorry you'll be

'Cause I hate that stupid old pickup truck you never let me drive
You're a redneck heartbreak who's really bad at lying
So watch me strike a match on all my wasted time
As far as I'm concerned, you're just another picture to burn

And if you're missing me, you'd better keep it to yourself
'Cause coming back around here would be bad for your health

'Cause I hate that stupid old pickup truck you never let me drive
You're a redneck heartbreak who's really bad at lying
So watch me strike a match on all my wasted time
In case you haven't heard, I really, really hate that
Stupid old pickup truck you never let me drive
You're a redneck heartbreak who's really bad at lying
So watch me strike a match on all my wasted time
As far as I'm concerned, you're just another picture to burn

Burn, burn, burn, baby, burn
Just another picture to burn
Baby, burn


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Picture to Burn Lyrics as written by Taylor Swift Liz Rose

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  • +5
    General Comment
    I've never had or asked or kept a picture of an ex,even when in the relationship. So this song seems redundant and quite strange to me...
    redshiftdazzleron July 26, 2012   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    I love love love this song. It definately makes me feel better about not being with my ex-boyfriend and it totally describes him. When I want to be mad I listen to this instead of "TimMcGraw." And it's so true, I hate that stupid Chevy Silverado that he NEVER let me drive....
    emotinaon April 05, 2007   Link
  • +1
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    It seems as though she was in love with the fantasy, not the guy with the pickup truck 'you never let me drive'. The woman is obviously really messed up. Lyrical genius; Taylor Swift is great.
    KStormon June 07, 2009   Link
  • 0
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    This song is so funny!!! I love it!!!
    alabama19on October 30, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    I thought the line was "You're a redneck heartbreak, who's really bad at lying"? Could be wrong though. I love this song. :] x
    Leony-xon November 20, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    I agree that it sounds like "Who's really bad at lying".
    NavyKittenon December 31, 2006   Link
  • 0
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    my favorite god damn line- "i realize you love yourself more than you could ever love me" i love the way she sings/says the last part and goes "MEE" =] such a good song when youre pissed as hell
    shejustwantstorockon January 05, 2007   Link
  • 0
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    hah. yeahh i can totaly relate. my ex is this cocky redneck who was so full of himself. he told everyone ''his side'' of the the story and boy let me tell you....he was just a waste of my time and money. but watever. between this, irriplaceable, and kerosene, i don't know whuch one is a better break up song :)
    CrazyXBeautifulon January 25, 2007   Link
  • 0
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    wow i can relate to this. my ex is just a stupid redneck who really loves his firefighting more than he could over ever loved me. what an asshole! i wasted to much time, and yes he told EVERYONE his side of the story. this is just an amazing song x2 lol
    lotsoflovexoxoon January 31, 2007   Link
  • 0
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    hahahah this song is funny its so going to go on my ipod!
    toxicsecret14on April 15, 2007   Link

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