Photograph

Nickelback

About Photograph

"Photograph" is a song recorded by Canadian rock band Nickelback. It was released in August 2005 as the first single from their fifth studio album, All the Right Reasons. The song made multiple US and UK top 10 charts, reaching number-one in several of them.


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2008
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Look at this photograph
Every time I do it makes me laugh
How did our eyes get so red?
And what the hell is on Joey's head?

This is where I grew up
I think the present owner fixed it up
I never knew we ever went without
The second floor is hard for sneakin' out

And this is where I went to school
Most of the time I had better things to do
Criminal record says I broke in twice
I must of done it half a dozen times

I wonder if it's too late
Should I go back and try to graduate?
Lot's better now than it was back then
If I was them, I wouldn't let me in
Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, God, I

[Chorus]
Every memory of lookin' out the back door
I have the photo album spread out on my bedroom floor
It's hard to say it
Time to say it
Good bye, good bye
Every memory of walkin' out the front door
I found the photo of the friend that I was lookin' for
It's hard to say it
Time to say it
Good bye, good bye, good bye

Remember the old arcade?
Blew every dollar that we ever made
The cops hated us hangin' out
They said somebody went and burnt it down

We use to listen to the radio
And sing along with every song we know
We said someday we'd find out how it feels
To sing to more than just a steering wheel

Kim's the first girl I kissed
I was so nervous that I nearly missed
She's had a couple of kids since then
I haven't seen her since God knows when
Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, God, I

[Chorus]

I miss that town
I miss their faces
You can't erase
You can't replace it
I miss it now
I can't believe it
So hard to stay
Too hard to leave it

If I could relive those days
I know the one thing that would never change

[Chorus]

Look at this photograph
Every time I do it makes me laugh
Every time I do it makes me

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Nickelback

Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005, replacing drummer Ryan Vikedal who was with the band between 1998–2005. Nickelback's music is classed as hard rock,post-grunge, and alternative rock. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, ranking as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and is the 2nd best selling foreign act in the U.S. behind The Beatles for the 2000s.Billboard ranks them the top Rock group of the decade an… more »

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Written by: Chad Kroeger, Daniel Patrick Adair, Michael Douglas Henry Kroeger, Ryan Anthony Peake

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Photograph" was released as the first single from the band's fifth studio album, "All the Right Reasons", in 2005.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for three weeks, and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Nickelback's most successful single on the latter.
Music Video Features
The music video of "Photograph" presents real-life photos from Chad Kroeger's (Nickelback's frontman) personal collection.
Song Theme
The song nostalgically reminiscing over an old high school friendship, a topic that often hits home with many listeners.
Sales Achievement
"Photograph" was certified triple platinum in the United States, marking more than three million sales.
Parody Popularity
The song "Photograph" is often parodied online due to its sentimental lyrics and recognizably catchy chorus.
Songwriting
Chad Kroeger and Nickelback's bassist Mike Kroeger wrote the song along with the band's longtime producers, Joey Moi and Daniel Adair.
Nickelback's Success
"Photograph," along with many other of Nickelback's hits, helped the band to become the highest-selling foreign act in the U.S. between 2000 - 2010, outside of The Beatles.
Memorable Intro
The song opens with the notable line: "Look at this photograph," making it instantly recognizable to most listeners.
Award Nominations
"Photograph" received a nomination for Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.
Cultural Impact
"Photograph" is one of Nickelback's most popular songs and is often a staple at concerts and on classic rock radio stations.

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