Picture to Burn

Taylor Swift * Track #3 On 2004–2005 Demo CD

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Album 2004–2005 Demo CD

ALBUM

Taylor Swift

2004

Picture to Burn by Taylor Swift

Release Date

Tue Oct 24 2006

Performed by

Taylor Swift

Produced by

Nathan Chapman

Writed by

Liz Rose & Taylor Swift

About

“Picture to Burn” is an angsty breakup song about Jordan Alford, who went on to date, and later marry, one of Taylor’s former friends named Chelsea. Chelsea told Daily Mail:

[Jordan and I] just thought it was funny. [Jordan] was like, ‘I’m not a redneck! She makes me look like some redneck!’ but ot...

Picture to Burn Lyrics

[Verse 1]
State the obvious, I didn't get my perfect fantasy
I realize you love yourself more than you could ever love me
So go and tell your friends that I'm obsessive and crazy
That's fine, you won't mind if I say
By the way

[Chorus]
I hate that stupid old pickup truck you never let me drive
You're a redneck heartbreak who's really bad at lyin'
So watch me strike a match on all my wasted time
As far as I'm concerned, you're just another picture to burn

[Verse 2]
There's no time for tears, I'm just sittin' here planning my revenge
There's nothing stoppin' me from goin' out with all of your best friends
And if you come around sayin' sorry to me
My daddy's gonna show ya how sorry you'll be

[Chorus]
'Cause I hate that stupid old pickup truck you never let me drive
You're a redneck heartbreak who's really bad at lyin'
So watch me strike a match on all my wasted time
As far as I'm concerned, you're just another picture to burn

[Bridge]
And if you're missing me, you'd better keep it to yourself
'Cause coming back around here would be bad for your health

[Chorus]
'Cause I hate that stupid old pickup truck you never let me drive
You're a redneck heartbreak who's really bad at lyin'
So watch me strike a match on all my wasted time
In case you haven't heard
I really, really hate that stupid old pickup truck you never let me drive
You're a redneck heartbreak who's really bad at lyin'
So watch me strike a match on all my wasted time
As far as I'm concerned, you're just another picture to burn

[Outro]
Burn, burn, burn, baby, burn
You're just another picture to burn
Baby, burn

Picture to Burn Q&A

Who wrote Picture to Burn's ?

Picture to Burn was written by Liz Rose & Taylor Swift.

Who produced Picture to Burn's ?

Picture to Burn was produced by Nathan Chapman.

When did Taylor Swift release Picture to Burn?

Taylor Swift released Picture to Burn on Tue Oct 24 2006.

What did Taylor Swift say about "Picture to Burn"?

When looking back at the song in 2011, Taylor said:

I had this song called ‘Picture to Burn,’ that’s talking about how ‘I hate your truck,’ and ‘I hate that you ignored me,’ ‘I hate you,’ “ she explained. "Now, the way that I would say that and the way that I would feel that kind of pain is a lot d...

Is there an official instrumental version of the song?

An official instrumental version of the song appeared online in 2020:

A karaoke version of the song, with background vocals, had an official release on August 15, 2018: