Dirty Picture
Taio Cruz
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I could think of ways to see you I could close my eyes to dream I could fantasize about you Tell the world what I believe But whenever I'm not with you It's so hard for me to see I need to see a picture of you A special picture just for me, yeah So take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture Take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture Send a dirty picture to me Send a dirty picture Send a dirty picture to me Send a dirty picture Snap. Snap. Uh. Whenever you are gone, I just wanna be wit ya Please don't get me wrong, I just wanna see a picture Take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture Take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture Whenever you are gone, I just wanna be wit ya Please don't get me wrong, I just wanna see your picture Take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture Take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture I could dream of ways to see you I could close my eyes to dream Fantasize about this with you But the way is never seen Take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture Take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture Just send a dirty picture to me Send a dirty picture Send a dirty picture to me Send a dirty picture Snap. Snap. Snap. Whenever you are gone, I just wanna be wit ya Please don't get me wrong, I just wanna see your picture Take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture Take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture When you're all alone boy, I got something to give ya Will ya play along if I take a dirty picture I'll take a dirty picture for ya Take a dirty picture I'll take a dirty picture for ya Take a dirty picture Take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture Take a dirty picture for me Take a dirty picture Send a dirty picture to me Send a dirty picture Send a dirty picture to me Send a dirty picture Snap, uh Snap Snap Click, click, snap
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Written by: Benjamin Joseph Levin, Taio Cruz, Fraser Lance Thorneycroft Smith, Lukasz Gottwald, Kesha Rose Sebert
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Dirty Picture" is a song by British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz, released in 2010 as a single from his second studio album, "Rokstarr."
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CollaborationThe song features guest vocals from American pop singer, Kesha. This was during the early stages of Kesha's career when she was gaining prominence in the music scene.
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Music Style"Dirty Picture" falls under the genres of electropop and dance-pop, reflecting the commercial pop sound that was popular at the time of its release.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at no. 6 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing Cruz's domestic success. It also reached no. 1 on the UK R&B Chart.
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International SuccessBeyond the UK, "Dirty Picture" also found success on the international charts. It scored a top-10 spot in Australia (no. 8) and peaked at no. 17 in New Zealand.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song talk about the idea of keeping a memory of a loved one, encouraging a 'dirty picture' as a keepsake. The lyrics were controversial and risqué at the time.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dirty Picture" was filmed in Los Angeles and features both Taio Cruz and Kesha. In the video, Cruz plays a photographer taking photos of various women, while Kesha is featured performing her verse in the middle of a road.
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Remix VersionThere is a remix version of "Dirty Picture" that features rapper Fabolous. This added a different flavor to the original song.
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Live Performance"Dirty Picture" has been performed live by Kesha during her "Get Sleazy Tour."
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Song ReceptionDespite the controversial lyrics, "Dirty Picture" had commercial success and received generally positive reviews from music critics. Many praised the chemistry between Cruz and Kesha and the song's catchy nature.
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