Draw the blinds, light every candle
Slip off my pretty dress, down my chest when I think of you
Every night, both lips on the mirror
It’s ritualistic, counting lipstick stains where you should be
Oh, I need you around
I’m getting close now
Do you picture me like I picture you?
Am I in the frame from your point of view?
Do you feel the same? I’m too scared to say
Half of the things I do when I picture you
So tell me now, all your perversions
Tell me now
Am I doing research in a mini skirt
Am I?
At the library in your hometown?
Oh, I need you around
I’m getting close now
Do you picture me like I picture you?
Am I in the frame from your point of view?
Do you feel the same? I’m too scared to say
Half of the things I do when I picture you
When I picture you
Do you picture me like I picture you?
Am I in the frame from your point of view?
Do you feel the same? I’m too scared to say
Half of the things I do when I picture you
Exploring the Longing in “Picture You”
Chappell Roan’s “Picture You” captures the intimate ache of yearning and unspoken desire. Through evocative imagery—like drawing blinds, lighting candles, and lipstick stains—the lyrics paint a portrait of longing that is both physical and emotional. Roan’s narrative unfolds in moments of vulnerability, questioning whether her imagined connection is reciprocated. The repeated refrain, “Do you picture me like I picture you?” highlights the uncertainty and hope that come with infatuation, while the bold mention of “perversions” and fantasies adds a raw, honest edge to the song. Roan masterfully balances sensuality with emotional depth, making the listener feel every pulse of anticipation and insecurity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chappell Roan
- Release Year: 2024