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  • Picture To Burn
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  • CD single
  • Music download
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  • eng
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  • 2008 singles
  • Songs with feminist themes
  • Singles certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America
  • Music videos directed by Trey Fanjoy
  • Songs written by Taylor Swift
  • Taylor Swift songs
  • Songs written by Liz Rose
  • Big Machine Records singles
  • Song recordings produced by Nathan Chapman (record producer)
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  • %22Picture to Burn%22 is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was co-written by Swift and Liz Rose, and produced by Nathan Chapman. It was released on February 3, 2008 by Big Machine Records as the fourth single from Swift's eponymous studio album, Taylor Swift (2006). It was inspired by the narcissistic and cocky nature of her former high school classmate and ex-boyfriend Jordon Alford who Swift never established a formal relationship with. In retrospect, Swift has stated she has evolved on a personal level and as a songwriter, claiming she processed emotions differently since %22Picture to Burn%22. The song was chosen as a single based on the audience's reaction to it in concert. Musically, the track is of the country rock genre with prominent usage of guitar, banjo, and drums. The lyrics concern igniting flames on photographs of a former boyfriend.%22Picture to Burn%22 was praised by music critics, some who supported the feminist message. The single was commercially successful, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number three on the country-genre chart. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold over one million downloads. In Canada, it charted within the top 50 and was certified gold. The music video for %22Picture to Burn%22 was directed by Trey Fanjoy and features Swift fantasizing about seeking revenge on her ex-boyfriend, after she discovers him with another woman. The video also has Swift and her band performing with pyrotechnics as a backdrop. Swift promoted %22Picture to Burn%22 via live performances, including numerous while supporting as opening act for various country artists' concert tours. It was also performed on her first headlining tour, the Fearless Tour (2009–10).
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  • Liz Rose
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  • Gold
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  • 12246
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  • 2282485
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  • english
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  • T Multitracks (moggs)/Taylor Swift - Picture To Burn.mogg
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  • T Multitracks/Taylor Swift - Picture To Burn
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  • Big Machine Records
  • Universal Republic Records
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  • 2006
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  • Picture To Burn
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