🏆 Photo Contest: song in a picture

PhotographyPosted by Staaan

A picture contains a thousand words! That's plenty of words to visualize a song! You guessed it, we are going to take pictures that represent a song.

Tell us, what is your favorite song or lyric and how would did you capture it in one photo? The photo you take does not necessarily have to be about the title of the song. If you have a deep emotional attachment to a verse within the song, your photo can be about that as well.

Use the title of your entry to post the title of the song. Use the description to post the full lyrics. If you can find it on Youtube, post a comment below your entry with the music video of the song. (You can do so by putting the youtube link between square brackets).

Explain why this song is important to you. If the picture is an abstract representation, also explain its meaning.

If you need inspiration, have a look at this contest we had on Pxleyes 12 years ago. We used a similar theme but people had to guess the song.

Good luck!

This contest was suggested by Photonut 1 month ago.

PS: in previous contests, we noticed not everyone votes on all entries. If you can find the time, vote on all entries, not just the ones you like. The more votes we collect, the happier we can be with the results!

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Vibeke avatarLevel 12Gold awardGold award
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Africa created by Vibeke

AFRICA I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation She's coming in, 12:30 flight The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation I stopped an old man along the way Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies He turned to me as if to say, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you" It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had (ooh, ooh) The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company I know that I must do what's right As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti I seek to cure what's deep… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY

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Olga.L avatarLevel 17Silver awardSilver awardSilver award
2 out of 39
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The Prayer created by Olga.L

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt_OkgSOrkU&ab_channel=AndreaBocelliVEVO The song starts at about 1:37 and is with Celine Dion and Andrea. THE PRAYER I pray you'll be our eyes And watch us where we go And help us to be wise In times when we don't know Let this be our prayer When we lose our way Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace To a place where we'll be safe.

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Olga.L avatarLevel 17Bronze awardBronze award
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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle created by Olga.L

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEcjCsrAL3E&ab_channel=BobMarshall The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Glen Campbell He got here and wrinkled scared and cryin' The she took him up and held him to her breast And he sure was glad to get what mama offered Then he went to sleep and put his fears to rest It didn't seem to matter what he needed He could always count on mama to supply And regardless of the sleep she might be losin' He always found a twinkle in her eye There ought to be a hall of fame for mamas Creation's most unique and precious pearls And heaven help us always to remember That the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world She taught him all the attributes of greatness That she knew he couldn't learn away from home And by the time she wore the cover off her bible Her hair was gray and her little man was gone There ought to be a hall of fame for mamas Creation's most unique and precious pearls And heaven help us always to remember That the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world Yes, the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world

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Olga.L avatarLevel 17
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Sweet Nothings created by Olga.L

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfJ-q0VFe_g&ab_channel=CountryAtItsFinest Sweet Nothin's Brenda Lee Uh huh, honey, alright. My baby whispers in my ear Um, um, sweet nothings He knows the things I like to hear Um, Um, sweet nothings. Things he wouldn't tell nobody else Secrets, baby, I keep them to myself Sweet nothings, um, um sweet nothings. We walk along hand in hand Um, um, sweet nothings Yeah, we both understand Um, um, sweet nothings Sittin' in class or trying to read my book My baby, give me that special look Sweet nothings, um, um, sweet nothings. A sittin' on my front porch Um, um, sweet nothings Well, do I love you? Of course Um, um, sweet nothings Mama turned on the front porch light Saying come here darling that's enough for tonight Sweet nothings, um, um, sweet nothings. Sweet nothings Um, um, sweet nothings Sweet nothings...

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hilleke avatarLevel 8Happy award
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Road to Nowhere created by hilleke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQiOA7euaYA

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Wayne-Cheah avatarLevel 12
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Paper Roses created by Wayne-Cheah

A Golden Oldie https://youtu.be/CIZ_b5OCkV0

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Zizounai avatarLevel 16
7 out of 39
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Atlas eye created by Zizounai

Atlas eyes, by Tangerine Dream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKmOVu4iCKo

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Zizounai avatarLevel 16
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The hole in me created by Zizounai

Blackfield - The hole in me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkZe4Gg2phU The hole in me I cannot reach The one who bleeds Please set him free The hole in me The hole in me That no one sees The hole too deep Inside of me What have I done Treat me tonight like a movie star Who never die Always surrounded by girls like you Kill all my loneliness Kill all my loneliness The hole in me That never sleeps Born with me It's killing…

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denlig avatarLevel 9
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Les Cactus created by denlig

The whole world is a cactus It is impossible to sit In life, there are cacti I'm pricking myself to know AIE Aie Aie! Ouch! AIE Aie Aie! In their hearts, there are cacti In their portfolios, there are cacti Under their feet, there are cacti In their vests, there are cacti AIE Aie Aie! Ouch ouch ouch! Ouch! To defend myself against their cacti In my turn I put cactus In my bed, I put cactus In my pants, I put cactus AIE Aie Aie! Ouch! AIE Aie Aie! In their smiles, there are cacti In their bellies, there are cacti In their bonjours, there are cacti In their cacti, there are cacti AIE Aie Aie! Ouch! Ouch! The whole world is a cactus It is impossible to sit In life, there are cacti I'm pricking myself to know AIE Aie Aie! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ow! Ouch! https://youtube.be/embed/E05SSymMvdY?autoplay=1

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Skyangel avatarLevel 15
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I love you kookaburra. created by Skyangel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grEIkQ-j-kE I know a pretty bird thats brown and white. It wakes me in the morning and sings to me at night. It has such a big laugh that I love to hear It makes me grin from ear to ear. What's so funny, Kookaburra? Whats so funny to you? Fast and strong, he's an aerial dancer And when he calls, another will answer. Something special about his funny song, 'cause hearing it makes me happy all day long. I love you kookaburra. I love you through and through, that's true. What's so funny Kookaburra? What's so funny to you?

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Zizounai avatarLevel 16
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Entry without name created by Zizounai

Supertramp - It's raining again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZUE4_PtOk0 It's Raining Again Oh, it's raining again Oh no, my love's at an end Oh no, it's raining again And you know it's hard to pretend Oh no, it's raining again Too bad I'm losing a friend Oh no, it's raining again Oh will my heart ever mend You're old enough some people say To read the signs and walk away It's only time that heals the pain And makes the sun come out again It's raining again Oh no, my love's at an end Oh no, it's raining again Too bad I'm losing a friend Na na na na na na Na na Na na na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na Come on you little fighter No need to get uptighter Come on you little fighter And get back up again It's raining again Oh no, my love's at an end Oh no, it's raining again Too bad I'm losing a friend Na na na na na na Na na…

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Sidphoto avatarLevel 7
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Mrs Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel created by Sidphoto

'We'd like to know a little bit about you for our files.....' 'Jesus loves you more than you will know!' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkXyreJV604&ab_channel=05vs1

Skyangel avatarLevel 15
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I Love a Sunburnt Country created by Skyangel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz9EsjWu8cY I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of rugged mountain ranges,.... etc.

3 reactions
Olga.L avatarLevel 17
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I Will Wait for You created by Olga.L

If it takes forever I will wait for you For a thousand summers I will wait for you Till you're back beside me, till I'm holding you Till I hear you sigh here in my arms Anywhere you wander, anywhere you go Every day remember how I love you so In your heart believe what in my heart I know That forevermore I'll wait for you The clock will tick away the hours one by one Then the time will come when all the waiting's done The time when you return and find me here and run Straight to my waiting arms If it takes forever I will wait for you For a thousand summers I will wait for you Till you're here beside me, till I'm touching you And forevermore sharing your love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awlZs_7Xnz4&ab_channel=LEYL%C4%B0NOSTALJ%C4%B0

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Zizounai avatarLevel 16
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I was a bird created by Zizounai

Mary Chapin Carpenter (& Alison Krauss) - "I Was a Bird" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CR5v0xDMhY I was a bird that loved to fly Catching the wind as it went south And I could touch every inch of sky And the sweetest songs trilled from my mouth But I'm no bird anyone can see And there's no wind waiting for me It's just a dream, it's just a dream To be a bird flying free I was a cloud that loved to drift Offering shade to lay upon And the greenest grass was my gift And a summer day was my song But I'm no cloud anyone can see And there's just dust instead of green It's just a dream, it's just a dream To be a cloud drifting free I was a light that loved to dance Without a care of who…

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MyMindsEye avatarLevel 12
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Too Much Time On My Hands created by MyMindsEye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpaCefRQUo8 (brackets not functioning. highlight and enter to view video)

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photonut avatarLevel 12
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Bicycle Song[i want to ride my bicycle] created by photonut

I want to ride my bicycle-queen 1 want to ride my i want to ride my bicycle i want to ride my bike i want to ride my bicycle i want to ride it when i like.

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Zizounai avatarLevel 16
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The lockdown song created by Zizounai

The lockdown song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFXch9xfzEo

3 reactions
Olga.L avatarLevel 17
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Waiting for a Brighter Day by Tyler Jones created by Olga.L

"I know that hard luck is just part of life." This is the reality today due to lockdowns no tourists to support this trishaw driver, it is a sad time for many.

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Vibeke avatarLevel 12
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Wonderful wonderful Copenhagen. created by Vibeke

To wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen Salty old queen of the sea Once I sailed away But I'm home today Singing Copenhagen, wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen for me I sailed up the Skagerrak And sailed down the Kattegat Through the harbour and up to the quay And there she stands waiting for me With a welcome so warm and so gay Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen Copenhagen is one of my favourite cities. The song is from the 1952 film 'Hans Christian Andersen' sung by Danny Kaye. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1YMv_qx5Cw

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Skyangel avatarLevel 15
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Raining on the Rock. created by Skyangel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZNOLCeGZH0 Pastel red to burgundy and spinifex to gold We've just come out of the mulga where the plains forever roll And Albert Namatjira has painted all the scenes And a shower has changed the lustre of his land And it's raining on the rock, in a beautiful country And I'm proud to travel this big land, like an Aborigine And it's raining on the rock, what an almighty sight to see And I'm wishing on a postcard, that you were here with me Everlasting daisies and the beautiful desert rose Where does their beauty come from, heaven knows I could ask the wedgetail, but he's away too high I wonder if he understands, it's wonderful to fly And it's raining on the rock, in a beautiful country And I'm proud to travel this big land, like an Aborigine And it's raining on the…

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MyMindsEye avatarLevel 12
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Time created by MyMindsEye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp7X8jPX0DY Coal 2007-2019

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MyMindsEye avatarLevel 12
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Eleanor Rigby created by MyMindsEye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IXFWLJ4p6Q Ahh....look at all the lonely people.

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photonut avatarLevel 12
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Who let the dogs out created by photonut

Song by Baha who let the dogs out who,who,who,who,who. who let the dogs out

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MyMindsEye avatarLevel 12
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No Place Like Home created by MyMindsEye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTMb2tyt-sQ Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain He's a brainless, heartless, coward with no power That's just another trick of his He ain't no wiz,,,,,,,

Wayne-Cheah avatarLevel 12
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Brother, Can you spare a dime? created by Wayne-Cheah

https://youtu.be/VrpFpdey3jA Once I built a railroad, I made it run Made it race against time Once I built a railroad, now it's done Brother, can you spare a dime?

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Sidphoto avatarLevel 7
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Outsider - Cliff Richard created by Sidphoto

I've interpreted this song by Cliff Richard, from the point of view of an orphan... 'Outsider, thats me...' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6blrdXULP_4&ab_channel=SVansay

Vibeke avatarLevel 12
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Entry without name"Strange Fruit" created by Vibeke

Strange Fruit Billie Holiday Southern trees bear a strange fruit Blood on the leaves and blood at the root Black bodies swingin' in the Southern breeze Strange fruit hangin' from the poplar trees Pastoral scene of the gallant South The bulgin' eyes and the twisted mouth Scent of magnolias sweet and fresh

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Wayne-Cheah avatarLevel 12
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As Time Goes By created by Wayne-Cheah

The song is from the iconic movie, "Casablanca" The theme of the famous movie is set in December 1941, an American expatriate Rick Blaine owns a nightclub and gambling den in Casablanca. "Rick's Café Américain" attracts a varied clientele, including Vichy French and German officials, refugees desperate to reach the neutral United States. On YouTube:- https://youtu.be/jKjv1uokW3g

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photonut avatarLevel 12
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These boots are made for walking-nancy sinatra created by photonut

These boots are made for walking and thats just what they,ll do one of these days,these boots are gonna walk all over you

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Wayne-Cheah avatarLevel 12
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Stop Following Me created by Wayne-Cheah

A song by the "Chipmunks" Here's the Youtube version:- https://youtu.be/qq_NERQ0Nkw

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Sidphoto avatarLevel 7
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Papa - Paul Anka created by Sidphoto

PAPA is a beautifully written song by Paul Anka...needless to say, it speaks of a son's appreciation for his father... 'Growing up with him was easy, time just flew on by....' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px8_z1uvc8Q&ab_channel=sandysand2009

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Sidphoto avatarLevel 7
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These Days - Bon Jovi created by Sidphoto

Dont you know that all my heroes died? This is a song by the masterful lyricist Jon Bon Jovi. The song speaks of the changing times, how nothing is out of reach.... Jimmy shoes busted both his legs Trying to learn to fly From a second story window, he just jumped and closed his eyes... His mama said he was crazy, he said 'Mama I gotta try... Dont you know that all my heroes died?' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV_0FJWfZ40&ab_channel=pinkteddy101

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Wayne-Cheah avatarLevel 12
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Right Here Waiting created by Wayne-Cheah

https://youtu.be/Fxs2zp-_hNk Wherever you go Whatever you do I will be right here waiting for you Whatever it takes Or how my heart breaks I will be right here waiting for you

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MyMindsEye avatarLevel 12
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Dance Dance Dance created by MyMindsEye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40I4g2zgGic After six hours of school I've had enough for the day I hit the radio dial and turn it up all the way I gotta dance..............

Sidphoto avatarLevel 7
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Vincent, by Don McLean created by Sidphoto

Frameless heads on nameless walls.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22WmFJYFstM&ab_channel=JuTassinari

photonut avatarLevel 12
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Green Onions-booker t and the m.gs created by photonut

Famous instumental by booker t and the m.gs

grasshopper1 avatarLevel 11
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"Just The Way You Are" - Billy Joel created by grasshopper1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMoEiYd-UOE "Don't go changing to try and please me You never let me down before, mmm Don't imagine you're too familiar And I don't see you anymore I would not leave you in times of trouble We never could have come this far, mmm I took the good times, I'll take the bad times I'll take you just the way you are Don't go trying some new fashion Don't change the color of your hair, mmm You always have my unspoken passion Although I might not seem to care I don't want clever conversation I never want to work that hard, mmm I just want someone that I can talk to I want you just the way you are I need to know that you will always be The same old someone that I knew Oh, but what will it take till you believe in me The way that I believe in you? I said I love you, that's forever And this I promise from the heart, mmm I couldn't love you any better I love you just the way you are, right I don't want clever conversation I never want to work that hard, mmm I just want someone that I can talk to I want you just the way you are" Ahhhh...to be in love :)

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Super Singer created by jghoshdastidar

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