Photograph

J. Cole

About Photograph

"Photograph" is a song by American rapper J. Cole, released on April 20, 2018 from his fifth studio album, KOD.


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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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J. Cole

Jermaine Lamar Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is a German-born American hip hop recording artist and record producer from Fayetteville, North Carolina. In 2009, he became the first artist to sign to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. His long-awaited debut album titled Cole World: The Sideline Story was released on September 27, 2011. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, Top R&B Albums and Top Rap Albums chart, selling more than 217,000 in its first week sales. He received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 54th Grammy Awards. more »

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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.
Multi-Talented Artist
J. 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.
Digital Love Theme
"Photograph" explores the concept of falling in love in the digital age, especially through social media photos, hence the title.
Chart Performance
“Photograph” debuted at #14 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, proving J. Cole's consistent popularity and success.
Musical Structure
The song is uniquely structured with no conventional chorus. Instead, it features a repeated instrumental hook and a long verse that narrates the story.
Autobiographical Elements
Like many J. Cole songs, "Photograph" is believed to have autobiographical elements with references to his own experiences and perspectives.
Critical Response
Critics praised "Photograph" for its thoughtful lyrics and creative production that distinguished it from traditional hip hop tracks.
Social Commentary
Through the song, J. Cole criticizes the society's obsession with image and false representation on social media platforms.
Music Video
Despite its popularity, as of now, there is no official music video for "Photograph."
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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