About the song
George Jones, a legendary country music singer known for his soulful voice and emotional performances, penned “A Picture of Me Without You” as a poignant ballad about the pain of heartbreak and loss. This heartfelt song, released in 1980, became a hit single and a defining track on Jones’s album “Windows.”
With his distinctive voice and emotive delivery, Jones explores the universal themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of human connection. Through introspective lyrics and Jones’s soulful performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “I’ve been looking for a picture, of me without you,” immediately establish the song’s central theme. The lyrics continue to explore the pain and sorrow of heartbreak, emphasizing the emptiness and loneliness that can result. The song’s refrain, “A picture of me without you, it’s impossible to find,” conveys a sense of deep loss and despair.
Throughout the song, Jones’s soulful vocals and the song’s melancholic melody create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s ability to evoke a sense of longing and heartbreak makes it a timeless classic.
“A Picture of Me Without You” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and soulful performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Imagine a world where no music was playin’
Then think of a church with nobody prayin’
If you’ve ever looked up at a sky with no blue
Then you’ve seen a picture of me without you
Have you walked in a garden where nothing was growin’
Or stood by a river where nothing was flowin’
If you’ve seen a red rose unkissed by the dew
Then you’ve seen a picture of me without you
Can you picture Heaven with no angels singin’
Or a quiet Sunday morning with no church bells ringin’
If you’ve watched as the heart of a child breaks in two
Then you’ve seen a picture of me without you