Picture of You
Boyzone
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Didn't they say that I would make a mistake Didn't they say you were gonna be trouble People told me you were too much to take I couldn't see it I didn't want to know I let you in and you let me down You messed me up and you turned my life around You left me feeling I had nowhere to go I was alone how was I to know that You'd be there when I needed somebody You'd be there the only one who could help me I had a picture of you in my mind Never knew it could be so wrong Why'd it take me so long just to find The friend that was there all along Who'd believe that after all we've been through I'd be able to put my trust in you Goes to show you can forgive and forget Looking back I have no regrets 'cause You'd be there, when I needed somebody You'd be there, the only one who could help me I had a picture of you in my mind Never knew it could be so wrong Why'd it take me so long just to find? The friend that was there all along You'd be there, when I needed somebody You'd be there, the only one who could help me I had a picture of you in my mind Never knew it could be so wrong Why'd it take me so long just to find The friend that was there all along I had a picture of you in my mind Never knew it could be so wrong Why'd it take me so long just to find The friend that was there all along I had a picture of you in my mind Never knew it could be so wrong Why'd it take me so long just to find
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Written by: Eliot Kennedy, Andy Watkins, Paul Wilson, Ronan Keating
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Band Formation"Picture of You" was performed by the Irish boyband Boyzone who were formed in 1993.
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Album FeatureThe song appears in their third studio album "Where We Belong" which was released in 1998.
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Chart Performance"Picture of You" was a chart-topper, peaking at the number two spot on the UK Singles Chart in 1997.
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ProducerThe song was co-produced by music heavyweight Jim Steinman, who is known for his work with artists like Meatloaf and Celine Dion.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by multiple Grammy Award-winning songwriter, Diane Warren, who has penned hits for top artists like Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston and Aerosmith.
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Multi-Platinum SuccessThe album "Where We Belong" that features "Picture of You" was a multi-platinum success, reportedly selling over 3 million copies worldwide by the end of 1998.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was also featured on the soundtrack for the movie "Mr. Bean's Holiday", starring Rowan Atkinson.
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Award Nomination"Picture of You" got nominated for "Best Original Song" for a Motion Picture at the 55th Golden Globe Awards in 1998.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features comedic actor Rowan Atkinson, who can be seen taking photographs of Boyzone and later stealing their car.
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Band DisbandmentDespite the success of "Picture of You" and their other hits, Boyzone disbanded in 2000 but later reunited in 2007.
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Popular PerformancesOne of their popular performances of "Picture of You" occurred during 'The Prince's Trust' concert in the UK to celebrate the Trust's 21st birthday in 1997.
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Ronan KeatingThe lead vocals of "Picture of You" were sung by Ronan Keating, who has since seen significant success as a solo artist.
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Influential Song"Picture of You" had a major influence on the Irish pop music scene and contributed significantly to Boyzone's legacy as one of Ireland's most successful bands.
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DurationThe duration of this catchy pop tune is 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
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LyricsThe song lyrics talks about a man's misperception about his lover who has recently left him. The melancholy lyrics contrast with the upbeat melody of the song.
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