Eight Pictures

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I suspected for some time

that you had other lovers

But I didn't know that those men in your room

weren't really your brothers

And I was working

in the ice-rink

spring and summer that year

And I remember

some of those dates

and others are still very clear

I shot you with my camera

Caught you doing things with him

I shot you with my camera

Caught you doing things with him

And you can't complain

You can't cry

'cause cameras never lie

I was going to every school there was

Not trying to catch up

You can't quit while you're ahead

You're still young

And you were seeing the actor

Same publicity shot for six years

And I didn't have any courage

Just respect for his age

I shot you with my camera

Caught you making love with him

I shot you with my camera

Caught you doing things with him

And you can't complain

You can't cry

'cause cameras never lie

You were wearing those leather boots

I'd hid them on the floor

Running to someone to grab their arm

and telling them what you were here for

And so I drove the big car

and parked it way up front

And when is a door not a door ?

When it's ajar

I shot you with my camera

Caught you making love with him

And I shot you with my camera

Caught you doing things with him

And you can't complain

You can't cry

'cause cameras never lie

Eight pictures

Got eight pictures

Eight pictures

Eight pictures

Eight Pictures

Released by The Go-Betweens, 'Eight Pictures' stands as a quintessential example of the band's melodic pop sensibility, characterized by its intricate guitar work and emotive vocal delivery. The track exemplifies the group's ability to blend catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, a hallmark of their discography during the late 1980s. As a standalone recording, the song captures the atmospheric quality often found in their work, featuring layered harmonies and a driving rhythm that defines the era's indie rock sound. It remains a significant piece in the band's catalog, showcasing their commitment to crafting songs that are both commercially accessible and artistically nuanced. The composition reflects the collaborative spirit of the group, where each member contributed to a sonic landscape that has influenced countless subsequent acts in the alternative and indie genres.