Photograph
J. Cole
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Fell in love through a photograph I don't even know your name Wonder if you'd follow back I hope to see you one day I won't show my niggas now I'll keep this one for myself Love today's gone digital And it's messing with my health Damn, I love your sense of humor You don't get caught up in rumors You don't be talking 'bout who fuckin' who And I notice the way you maneuver Sexy, but never show too much Ain't heard from you in like, two months All of a sudden, you pop on my line You could make time stop on a dime I think you mastered the art of sublime Your type is harder to find You could turn water to wine, yeah You could turn water to wine, yeah I think you mastered the art of sublime Your type is harder to find You could turn water to wine, yeah You could turn water to wine, feel me Niggas be talkin' so slick (ugh) I'm not the nigga for lip (yeah) Puttin' my heart in the click (yeah) Can't see my heart, it don't fit (yeah) Don't think I'm built for this shit (yeah) Too busy thinking what if (yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (yeah) Niggas be talkin' so slick (yeah) I'm not the nigga for lip (yeah) Puttin' my heart in the click (yeah) Can't see my heart it don't fit (yeah) Don't think I'm built for this shit (yeah) Too busy thinking what if (yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (mmm) Fell in love through a photograph I don't even know your name Wonder if you'd follow back I hope to see you one day I won't show my niggas now I'll keep this one for myself Love today's gone digital And it's messing with my health Feel like I gotta say somethin' Thought of you got my heart jumpin' But I can't come up with nothin' (no) But I can't come up with nothin' I put it off for a day, I come back around your way Searching for what I could say That accurately could convey The way that I feel in the word That's different than what you done heard So many done hit you wit game So many been sent to the curb And I did not come here to play And I did not come to observe And I did not come here to play But I did not come to observe Feel me Niggas be talkin' so slick (ugh) I'm not the nigga for lip (yeah) Puttin' my heart in the click (yeah) Can't see my heart, it don't fit (yeah) Don't think I'm built for this shit (yeah) Too busy thinking what if (yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (yeah) Niggas be talkin' so slick (yeah) I'm not the nigga for lip (yeah) Puttin' my heart in the click (yeah) Can't see my heart it don't fit (yeah) Don't think I'm built for this shit (yeah) Too busy thinking what if (yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (mmm) Fell in love through a photograph I don't even know your name Wonder if you'd follow back I hope to see you one day I won't show my niggas now I'II keep this one for myself Love today's gone digital And it's messing with my health
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Written by: Jermaine Cole, Jay Livingston, Francis Victor Walter Hime, Raymond B. Evans
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, JAY LIVINGSTON MUSIC, INC., Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Alignment"Photograph" is a song off J. Cole's fifth studio album, "KOD," which was released on April 20, 2018.
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Multi-Talented ArtistJ. Cole, in addition to being the vocalist, is credited as the producer of the song, showcasing his multi-faceted talent as both a rapper and a music producer.
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Digital Love Theme"Photograph" explores the concept of falling in love in the digital age, especially through social media photos, hence the title.
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Chart Performance“Photograph” debuted at #14 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, proving J. Cole's consistent popularity and success.
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Musical StructureThe song is uniquely structured with no conventional chorus. Instead, it features a repeated instrumental hook and a long verse that narrates the story.
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Autobiographical ElementsLike many J. Cole songs, "Photograph" is believed to have autobiographical elements with references to his own experiences and perspectives.
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Critical ResponseCritics praised "Photograph" for its thoughtful lyrics and creative production that distinguished it from traditional hip hop tracks.
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Social CommentaryThrough the song, J. Cole criticizes the society's obsession with image and false representation on social media platforms.
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Music VideoDespite its popularity, as of now, there is no official music video for "Photograph."
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Commercial Success"Photograph" contributed to the commercial success of the "KOD" album, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
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