The Cure - Pictures Of You 

My beautiful mum was suffering from heavy depressions back in the eighties, and took her own life in 1989 at the age of 26, when I was only one year old. Today I was going through her old record collection and found a little paper inside The Cure’s Disintegration album sleeve. It was an old handwritten note by her with some drawings. Beautiful painted red and purple flowers, many little hearts with my name written a hundred times and the words: ‘there was nothing in the world that I ever wanted more than to feel you deep in my heart’. I immediately searched on Google and found out it are words to this song. I listened to it all morning. I got so close to my mother today because of this song. These words describe how she felt, how ill she was. How she struggled with being alive. But it also finally tells me how much I was wanted, and how much she wanted to stay with me and see me growing up. I am sure she listened to this song a thousand times. She is my hero and she is free now. This afternoon I visited her grave and brought her red and purple flowers. I also gave her back her Disintegration album wrapped up in plastic, close to her where it belongs. The note is in my closet forever. 7:27

If Robert Smith is ever having a rough day, I hope he reads these comments and realizes how much he means to this world. Beautiful.

the older I get, the better this song gets❤‍🔥

this is such a gift for anyone whose heart is being torn a new one by a breakup. crying at 10 pm, beer at hand, the song blasting through my earphones - it’s so sad but suddenly, there is a feeling that all is going to be okay.

In loving memory of my beautiful sister. She died two years ago, at the age of 48. This song always reminds me of the good times we had together. The pictures of her are always in my heart. I will never forget you, my lovely little sister.

The Cure were always the soundtrack for those that were longing for more out of this life without knowing exactly what that was.

My only child died of complications from a brain tumor when she was only 5 years old. My world shattered then and has never been the same since. I have so many pictures of her that I constantly look through. I can't stop, nor do I ever want to. This song captures much of these feelings.

The Cure was always the only thing that would take me out of very sad states on my teenage years. I’m 51 and tomorrow I’m going to see them alive for the first time! I’m sooooooo exited ❤

I dedicated this to my son Matt. He loved this Band. I lost him to Cancer over 3 years ago. It still makes me cry. I miss you so much Matty my little man. 😔💔🙏😇

Hypnotic, Mesmerizing, Transcendental. One of the greatest love songs ever recorded.

The Cure was ages ahead of their time!!!!! I cannot describe how amazing this song is!!!!!!!!! I am crying as I am writing.

In 2023 this is still one of the best songs ever written

I'm 63, loved The Cure, still do. The 1980s had some of the best music ever made.

I’d give anything to have this kind of music back into our lives again. Nobody uses their imagination and true expressions anymore.

Lyrics: I've been looking so long at these pictures of you That I almost believe that they're real I've been living so long with my pictures of you That I almost believe that the pictures are all I can feel Remembering you standing quiet in the rain As I ran to your heart to be near And we kissed as the sky fell in, holding you close How I always held close in your fear Remembering you running soft through the night You were bigger and brighter and wider than snow You screamed at the make-believe, screamed at the sky And you finally found all your courage to let it all go Remembering you, fallen into my arms Crying for the death of your heart You were stone white, so delicate Lost in the cold You were always so lost in the dark Remembering you how you used to be Slow drowned, you were angels So much more than everything Hold for the last time then slip away quietly Open my eyes, but I never see anything If only I'd thought of the right words I could have held on to your heart If only I'd thought of the right words I wouldn't be breaking apart all my pictures of you Looking so long at these pictures of you But I never hold on to your heart Looking so long for the words to be true But always just breaking apart My pictures of you There was nothing in the world that I ever wanted more Than to feel you deep in my heart There was nothing in the world that I ever wanted more Than to never feel the breaking apart My pictures of you

I just wanted to send a hug to everyone who is suffering. Hang in there. We can do it.

My late husband died way to soon of kidney cancer after 6 months of diagnosis. Everything medically possible was tried because he desperately want to live and stay with us, his family. The heartbreak of knowing he was going while everyone he loved was staying broke him. He died under Hospice care in our home surrounded by his family. Life has never been the same since. This song is exactly how I feel. Remembering him and how he used to be in pictures is all I can do now. "How I always held him close in his fear, as he found the courage to let it all go." He was so much more than everything. There was nothing in the world that I ever wanted more is to never feel the breaking apart." I miss him so. What a beautiful sincere heart felt song that touches my very soul! Thank you, "The Cure." Rest in peace, my love. 💔

I have lost my husband of 20 years just two years ago.This song was playing at his funeral. It breaks me completely and utterly every time.I hear it.

Who is 2024??🎸🎸🙏🙏🙏🙏🤘😬😬😬❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹

My pops loved this song. He passed away yesterday. Love you dad.

I cannot describe the emotions that I feel every time I play this song. A timeless classic. I hope the new generation appreciates this song and the band.

Perfect song to describe a grieving soul like mine. Lost my husband of 37 yrs in 2015. Life goes on but so also does the pain. 😢

miss you, dad.

I lost my husband of 26 years to Covid on Jan. 3, 2021. Jan 27, 2022 I lost my only child in an accident. This song both breaks me and helps hold me together, if you can understand that. It is an absolute work of perfection and Robert Smith and the rest of The Cure may never fully understand how much their music means to some of us, and how much it has helped in our lives.

This song is a warm blanket in a cold day.

This is one of those rare songs that is so well written and so perfectly performed one can scarcely believe it is real❤️

I come here when the wine runs out. Takes me to a place where nothing bad can ever happen. I am 60, sadness never leaves you.

I will be 50 this July 2023. Wish I had taken more pictures, had ‘em printed and stashed them up in my photo album. No digital image in my phone or social media gives me half the fun than browsing thru my photo album. I feel very special and lucky to have been born in 70’s to hear , listen and enjoy great bands like The Cure. Thank you guys. Love you.

One of the most beautiful songs of all time

Who’s playing this till end off time x

This song is such a freaking masterpiece. The 80s had some of the best music ever made. "I've been looking so long at these pictures of you that I almost believe that they're real"... The Cure (Pictures Of You)...

Had my best friend pass on February 26. We were supposed to go to the Cure show In Helsinki but he changed jobs and sold the tickets. Been friends for over 40 years. I’m cleaning out his storage unit to take his things to his family. Tons of pictures from his life he took lots of pictures. Seeing his life in pictures has me so blown up. Thank you the Cure for this song.

I recently saw a poll on Facebook that ranked all the greatest songs of all time voted by the fans and this song ended up winning the whole thing. I cant even say Im upset about that. What a masterpiece this song is.

That bass line, then the guitar over the top with the crisp drumming, topped off with Robs vocals. One of the best bands to come out of Britain, what a class act they really are. Total respect to a band that have stood the test of time. I salute you. 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

Every comment here is new. This is an eternal song

Makes me cry everytime.. this song is a timeless masterpiece. Thank god The Cure exist.

My sister passed away in 2018 and all I have are pictures of her. This was one of her favorite songs to listen to. Rip Big Sis. I love you!

- Robert said that boys don't cry, but this early morning, I couldn't hold back my tears listening to this song. - It's a terrible feeling to feel alone, but at least I have The Cure. - Thank you for existing💘

One of my best friends died 2 days again on April 28th, 2024. They loved the cure. And I relate to this song the most. Rest in peace to them.

In loving memory for my mom. She took her life back in November of 2021, one of the hardest times for me. I miss her fiercely. I love you, mom.

I can't listen this without shedding a couple tears. It makes me think of all the people I've lost who are still so important and special to me. This song for me is a warm hug from those I can't hold anymore. A very poignant and emotional song indeed.

This song: the way this it starts, with 2 and a half minutes of that ethereal guitar riff before the lyrics begin all the way to the tragic twist ending is just pure perfection.

My baby girl Rosalee, Loved the snow. Pure love. She passed at 14.5 years old. She was so sweet, loyal and goofy. She is now in Heaven. Miss her every day. Look at her pictures, so I always remember her. Always 💔

One of the most beautiful lines ever: There was nothing in the world that I ever wanted more than to feel you deep in my heart.

To my loving dog, Bodhi, who was taken from us far too young. The sweetest dog any man could ever ask for. Not just a golden retriever, but a golden boy. Both mummy and daddy miss you. All dogs go to heaven little buddy, wait for me, and some day we'll take that final walk together.

This was my sister Nela’s song..she passed this morning(2-26-24),of pancreatic cancer,she was 68.she was one of the greatest humans to decorate our planet!she had a zest for life like no one else !!she could make you laugh just when you needed it !she was always super positive and shared that energy ,she could light up any dark room!her love and special light refused to be hid!!she was many things.she had a great passion for shelter dogs,she rescued 5 !they were her best friends and babies!!she was a culinary artist and could anything! We always wanted her to cook!!smile!the special memories we made are too many to count!,but all very special!she was a loving sister of seven children ,she was a mother,a firebrand ,sometimes a head of her time,she always gave to the poor ,she always forgave the many wrongs done to her,she kept a positive attitude even when things looked hopeless,and she encouraged others to do the same.when I was born in 1961,she named me Nakita because the Cuban missile crisis was going on,but my mom would name me Kevin .we shared so many memories ,as we were both sagittarians ,6 years apart. She is irreplaceable and will be greatly missed!!she made a difference in sooo many peoples lives !no one can take her place! She came to my emotional rescue when I was put in prison, when no one else would and got me through it with her letters and cards and financial support !it’s true , I would not have made it out without her!the true valiant caring person that she was shined true in my life when I needed it the most!Thank you sis !you helped me when no one else would,and loved unconditionally and help restore my faith in a fallen world..we all miss you but we all know your in a much better place free from pain.go in peace my beloved beautiful princess and rest for life’s next wonderful journey into God’s eternal paradise..I love you !’

my son (he's now 22 yo) asked me 'ma do you know this song?' And he played this song over his accoustic guitar. I suddenly remember those fucked and beautiful old days . And i just smile to him and said of course and show him some of my cassettes collection. Thank you The Cure.

The intro is just pure genius.

I’ve cried through the entire song last Saturday seeing Robert singing this beautiful song so close to me. There was nothing in the world that I ever wanted more❤️

No matter what mood I am in, the cure makes me feel better. ❤ Have a great Christmas anyone reading this!!!

Probably the best intro of any song, ever.

My older brother died at the age of 21 when I was a freshman in college. This song is the closest expression I have heard to the feelings I’ve felt after his death. I’ve been living for years with only pictures of him, and at this point they almost feel real. Nothing will ever compare to my life when he was alive though. No one else lived as bravely and fiercely as my brother Jackson. No one understood him when he was alive, and now many years later, I am beginning to understand the boy I grew up with. I see glimpses of him in everyone, including myself. A world full of people who want to break free but don’t have the courage to do so. He was courageously and unapologetically himself. I will love and miss him for the rest of my life.

After 30 years this song still doesn’t get old

The pain of losing my son Jan 07 2024 will never end. I will live the rest of my life with en empty spot in my heart. Rest In Peace Kaleb. I will see you in heaven.

they played a 3 hours show in Brasil in 2023. The best concert ive ever seen.

This is one of those hauntingly beautiful songs that never gets old

These comments hit so much harder with this song playing in the background. Sending good, healing vibes to all those suffering.

I miss my daughter 😢

I was a teenager in Manchester England UK listening to & in love with the Cure, full of ambitions and hope which never came true. I'm sure many of you can identify with that, OUR SHARED FEELINGS. Love to you all, try not to let the world get you too far down ❤

At 55 yrs old I still I’ll watch this ❤. Reminds me of old days.

This was "our song" but me and her moved on. I guess I had to come here one last time to really close the last memory and last bridge I have left. It's a weight taken off.

Oh the love lost but never forgotten. This song is a deep dive into longing and loss. So reminisant.

The baseline makes the whole song. A masterpiece.

I just lost my dad. I am now playing this song full blast in my bedroom, holding a picture of my dad close to my chest. Tears just flowed uncontrollably as I reminisce on all the happy and sad moments that I have shared with him. I missed him so much. Thank you, The Cure, for this song.

My husband and I finally got to see The Cure last night in Chicago! Your songs were the soundtrack of our youth! My husband and I bonded over listening to Pictures of You, Love Song, Just Like Heaven, and all of your timeless classics. Robert's voice is so beautiful ...even more beautiful listening to it live! Thank you so much for your work! Love you guys!!!

This song reminds me of someone I loved deeply back in early 80's but she loved someone else, married, and had a family. All I have is an old picture of her and memories, I never married. Really like what queen Elizabeth said when her husband died, "Grief is the price we pay for loving someone".

Of all the great Cure songs, this one is hands down, my favorite. For some reason, I think I'll be listening to it when my beloved wife passes someday. I love the long intro and the lyrics...standing quiet in the rain. My God, so tender.

Lost my husband last week. Last summer’s concert we went to together will be one of the dearest memories I’ll have of us together. All I have now are pictures of him. Rest in peace, beloved.

God is Near for those who believe and needs mercy 🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Happy birthday, Robert Smith! ❤️❤️❤️

Took my daughter to see them last may in Austin and we were so excited. We never thought we would get to see them live. This has been my favorite song from them and when they started playing the first couple of chords not going to lie i started crying. One of the best concerts ive been too and glad i got to share that with my daughter.

This has got to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

My dad died 2 weeks ago 😢 he was my best friend. Rip dad ❤ love you soooo much

My wife of 15 years left me a few months ago. I’ve never been through grief before and I don’t want to again, a truly horrible experience. This song resonates with me so much at the moment.

1989 - this song is awesome!💥 2022 - this song still awesome!💥

This song is played at the end of the new Kevin Bridges show on Netflix that was recorded in Cork. The song is played alongside pictures of Kevin and his Dad who he lost recently. I have not heard this beautiful tune for years. It took me right back to my school days. All the fear, all the anxiety and self doubt. I was in tears just realising that none of it mattered, none of it was important. This song is important because it is produced with love and that is all that we have and all there will ever be. Take care everyone, be kind go with grace and dignity.

This music is like stumbling upon a memory

This is my song for my baby that I carried for more than 12 weeks and then carried on carrying until I wait for my baby to pass weeks later. It was such a horrible feeling to carry a baby that isn't growing anymore. I was so lost and stricken with such pain and grief that maybe only a parent could understand. Pictures of my baby that was in my memory, the dream, the things we would do together, the love I already developed for him, the pictures of him embeded in my heart. I believed he is a boy and I called him Dominic Francis. 27.01.2020 ❤ I still long for you my love. x

Cure is forever. For all life. God bless Robert Smith!

My father died a little over 4 years ago. He stopped breathing right next to me. I'm not a religious person but I swear to you, like a minute after that, I felt this peace falling from the sky all over me, filling me with calm and happiness. Right then, I knew he didn't disappear, he wasn't gone. He just went somewhere else. And his body was actually the most meaningless thing he left behind. It's true what they say, that the only people who died are the ones that were forgotten. I'm sure that someday we'll see each other again. All of you who suffered a lost, remember: we'll see them again. 🙏🙏❤❤❤

Almost 2024 and still nothing topples this song

I dedicated this song for my beloved father who passed away yesterday. He had 100% of my love.

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful songs ever written/sang/performed!

59 yrs old now..and still lovem.x❤

Deep emotions, nostalgic, and miss someone...! Is what this song transmits to me.! The Cure and Robert Smith. Always on top. So high

God, I miss the 80s. So many friends have left us

My girlfriend and I aren’t together anymore, and I feel like I’ll love her forever. She introduced me to the Cure, and it’s one of the things for which I am forever grateful to have met her.

Needed this so much right now 2024

The initial guitar- cures my anxiety The vocals - cures my depression

My brother passed away today at the age of 53 after a three year battle with cancer. All I have left are the pictures. He was the one that introduced me to The Cure. I wish I had taken him to their concert this summer. I have many regrets.

This always makes me remember my old G/friend that took her life struggling with family problems - R.I.P Lisa

Someone I love sent me this song. While I sit here battling depression and grief of losing my mother. I am also grieving the person I love who sent me this song… He has good taste in music. I will say that. I hope things get better. ❤ Hang on everyone.

This song is such a freaking masterpiece. It chokes me up and thrills me every time I hear it. I feel so very fortunate to have seen the Cure live in the US in the 80s and when I was living my crazy life as an American teen in London in the 80s, I would see Robert Smith at this tiny club in Soho.

I was often alone in my youth, but always felt great comfort from Robert Smith and the Cure. Still listening today and bringing huge smiles when ever I listen! Massive love and respect!

The Cure are the most important band that has ever existed. I an sobbing, reading the messages here, Robert Smith has spoken directly to more people than any other songwriter. Astonishing genius

One of the most incredibly moving songs ever written.

The 80's for those of us that were there was a lived experience, the music, the clothes, the movies, the tv shows so many things that defined who we were and who we are today. The Cure is so much a part of that time, their sound defines the 80's in a way that few bands could.

this song is like a warm blanket in an ugly weather.

My girlfriend , 35 years from the Fillipines passed away on 25 march 2021 in Cebu Hospital because of Covid. She loved this song.. I can't listen to it without tears falling..........

The best of The Cure, I think...and who's listening 14.12.2023 at 22.42 ?