About the song
Few modern duets have managed to capture the ache of regret and the complexity of love quite like Kid Rock – Picture feat. Sheryl Crow. Released in 2002, this unexpected collaboration between two artists from different musical worlds resulted in a timeless ballad that continues to strike a chord with listeners across generations. It’s a song that doesn’t try to disguise its sorrow — instead, it leans into it, offering a raw, honest glimpse into a broken relationship still haunted by what might have been.
At its core, “Picture” is about two people who walked away from love, only to realize they can’t let go of the memories. The lyrics are conversational, almost confessional, with each singer delivering their verses as though reading from a letter never sent. Kid Rock’s gravelly voice brings a sense of weary realism to his lines, while Sheryl Crow offers a softer, yet equally heartbroken counterpoint. Together, they form a dialogue that feels both personal and universal.
Musically, the track is stripped down and acoustic-driven, grounded in a country-rock style that allows the vocals and emotion to take center stage. The simplicity of the arrangement — gentle guitar, understated percussion — only deepens the intimacy. It feels like two people singing in the quiet aftermath of an argument, where silence says as much as the words.
What makes Kid Rock – Picture feat. Sheryl Crow so enduring is its emotional authenticity. It’s not about melodrama — it’s about reflection. Regret. Vulnerability. It speaks to anyone who’s looked back on love with a mix of tenderness and pain. For listeners who appreciate storytelling in song, this duet stands as a powerful reminder that even after the goodbye, the feelings don’t always leave with you.
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Lyrics
Living my life in a slow hell
Different girl every night at the hotel
I ain’t seen the sunshine in three damn days
Been fueling up on cocaine and whisky
Wish I had a good girl to miss me
Lord, I wonder if I’ll ever change my ways
I put your picture away
Sat down and cried today
I can’t look at you while I’m lying next to her
I put your picture away
Sat down and cried today
I can’t look at you while I’m lying next to her (ooh ooh ooh)
I called you last night in the hotel
Everyone knows, but they won’t tell
But their half-hearted smiles tell me something
Just ain’t right
I’ve been waiting on you for a long time
Fueling up on heartaches and cheap wine
I ain’t heard from you in three damn nights
I put your picture away
I wonder where you’ve been
I can’t look at you while I’m lyin’ next to him (ooh ooh ooh)
I put your picture away
I wonder where you’ve been
I can’t look at you while I’m lyin’ next to him (ooh)
I saw ya yesterday with an old friend
It was the same old same, how have you been>
Since you’ve been gone my world’s been
Dark and grey
You reminded me of brighter days
I hoped you were coming home to stay
I was headed to church
I was off to drink you away
I thought about you for a long time
Can’t seem to get you off my mind
I can’t understand why we’re living
Life this way
I found your picture today
I swear I’ll change my ways
I just called to say I want you
To come back home (ooh ooh ooh)
I found your picture today
I swear I’ll change my ways
I just called to say I want you
To come back home
I just called to say I love you
Come back home
