Photograph
- ED SHEERAN Lyrics


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Loving can hurt, loving can hurt sometimes
But it's the only thing that I know
When it gets hard, you know it can get hard sometimes
It is the only thing makes us feel alive

We keep this love in a photograph
We made these memories for ourselves
Where our eyes are never closing
Hearts are never broken
And time's forever frozen, still

So you can keep me
Inside the pocket of your ripped jeans
Holding me closer 'til our eyes meet
You won't ever be alone, wait for me to come home

Loving can heal, loving can mend your soul
And it's the only thing that I know, know
I swear it will get easier
Remember that with every piece of ya
Hmm, and it's the only thing we take with us when we die

Hmm, we keep this love in a photograph
We made these memories for ourselves
Where our eyes are never closing
Hearts were never broken
And time's forever frozen, still

So you can keep me
Inside the pocket of your ripped jeans
Holding me closer 'til our eyes meet
You won't ever be alone

And if you hurt me
That's okay, baby, only words bleed
Inside these pages, you just hold me
And I won't ever let you go
Wait for me to come home
Wait for me to come home
Wait for me to come home
Wait for me to come home

Oh, you can fit me
Inside the necklace you got when you were sixteen
Next to your heartbeat where I should be
Keep it deep within your soul

And if you hurt me
Well, that's okay, baby, only words bleed
Inside these pages, you just hold me
And I won't ever let you go

When I'm away, I will remember how you kissed me
Under the lamppost back on Sixth street




Hearing you whisper through the phone
"Wait for me to come home"

Overall Meaning

The song "Photograph" by Ed Sheeran is a touching love ballad in which the singer speaks of the power of love and the memories that remind us of those loving moments. The song begins with the lyrics "Loving can hurt, loving can hurt sometimes, but it's the only thing that I know" which suggests that love is not always easy, but it is essential to feel alive. The singer goes on to describe the memories of his love, which he keeps safe in a photograph, where time stands still, and nothing can ever change. The photograph represents the moments of life which hold value and meaning to him.


The song expresses a deep desire to be connected to the person he loves, even when they are apart. The lyrics "So you can keep me, inside the pocket of your ripped jeans, holding me closer 'til our eyes meet" symbolize the desire to be held close by the loved one, even when they are far away. The singer reassures his partner that he will come back home, and they will be together again. The lyrics "wait for me to come home" is a vow that love will bring them back to each other.


The song suggests that love can heal and mend the soul. "And if you hurt me, well, that's okay, baby, only words bleed. Inside these pages, you just hold me, and I won't ever let you go" are powerful words as the singer says that his partner can hurt him with words, but that will never change his love for them. Love is the only thing that will always hold true.


Overall, "Photograph" is a beautiful and emotional love song that expresses the deep feelings of love and the desire to hold onto those fleeting moments forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Loving can hurt, loving can hurt sometimes
Love is powerful and can cause pain, but it is the only thing the artist knows.


But it's the only thing that I know
The artist believes that love is the most important thing in life.


When it gets hard, you know it can get hard sometimes
Sometimes love can be difficult and challenging.


It is the only thing that makes us feel alive
Despite its challenges, love is what gives life its meaning and purpose.


We keep this love in a photograph
The memories of their love are captured in a photograph.


We made these memories for ourselves
The memories of their love were created solely for the two of them to cherish.


Where our eyes are never closing
The memory captured in the photograph is one where they are fully present and engaged, their eyes never closing.


Hearts are never broken
Their love in the photograph is perfect and free from any hurt or pain.


And time's forever frozen, still
The memory captured in the photograph is frozen in time, never to change or fade.


So you can keep me
The artist wants their partner to hold onto the memories of their love.


Inside the pocket of your ripped jeans
The artist wants their partner to keep the memory close to them, like they would keep something in the pocket of their jeans.


Holding me closer 'til our eyes meet
The artist wants to be close to their partner and for them to hold onto the memory until they can see each other again.


You won't ever be alone, wait for me to come home
The artist promises their partner that they will never be alone, and to wait for them to return from wherever they may be.


Loving can heal, loving can mend your soul
Love has the power to heal and mend one's soul.


And it's the only thing that I know, know
The artist knows that love is the most important thing in life.


I swear it will get easier
The artist promises that the challenges of love will get easier over time.


Remember that with every piece of ya
The artist wants their partner to remember that their love is a part of them and will always be with them.


Hmm, and it's the only thing we take with us when we die
Love is the only thing that will remain with us when we die.


Oh, you can fit me
The artist tells their partner that they can keep the memory of their love close to them in different ways.


Inside the necklace you got when you were sixteen
The artist suggests their partner can keep the memory close to their heart by placing it inside a necklace they received at a young age.


Next to your heartbeat where I should be
The artist believes that their memory should be close to their partner's heart, where they can feel their love.


Keep it deep within your soul
The memory of their love should be kept deep within their partner's soul, where it can always be felt and remembered.


And if you hurt me
The artist acknowledges that their partner may cause them pain.


That's okay, baby, only words bleed
The artist forgives their partner for causing them pain, and recognizes that it was only words that hurt.


Inside these pages, you just hold me
The artist suggests that their partner can find comfort in holding onto a memory of their love, even in difficult times.


And I won't ever let you go
The artist promises to never let go of the memory of their love.


When I'm away, I will remember how you kissed me
The artist promises to remember every detail of their love, even when they are apart.


Under the lamppost back on Sixth street
The artist recalls a specific moment with their partner, creating a vivid memory for them to hold onto.


Hearing you whisper through the phone
The artist remembers the sound of their partner's voice, even when they are not physically together.


"Wait for me to come home"
The phrase becomes a refrain throughout the song, a reminder to wait for the artist to return so they can continue to create memories together.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martin Peter Harrington, Thomas E Leonard, John McDaid, Edward Christopher Sheeran

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@phucbeta7869

Lyrics:
Loving can hurt, loving can hurt sometimes
But it's the only thing that I know
When it gets hard, you know it can get hard sometimes
It is the only thing makes us feel alive
We keep this love in a photograph
We made these memories for ourselves
Where our eyes are never closing
Hearts are never broken
And time's forever frozen still
So you can keep me
Inside the pocket of your ripped jeans
Holding me closer 'til our eyes meet
You won't ever be alone, wait for me to come home
Loving can heal, loving can mend your soul
And it's the only thing that I know, know
I swear it will get easier
Remember that with every piece of ya
Hmm, and it's the only thing we take with us when we die
Hmm, we keep this love in this photograph
We made these memories for ourselves
Where our eyes are never closing
Hearts were never broken
And time's forever frozen, still
So you can keep me
Inside the pocket of your ripped jeans
Holding me closer 'til our eyes meet
You won't ever be alone
And if you hurt me
That's okay, baby, only words bleed
Inside these pages, you just hold me
And I won't ever let you go
Wait for me to come home
Wait for me to come home
Wait for me to come home
Wait for me to come home
Oh, you can fit me
Inside the necklace you got when you were sixteen
Next to your heartbeat where I should be
Keep it deep within your soul
And if you hurt me
Well, that's okay, baby, only words bleed
Inside these pages, you just hold me
And I won't ever let you go
When I'm away, I will remember how you kissed me
Under the lamppost back on Sixth street
Hearing you whisper through the phone
"Wait for me to come home"



@vche_0624_kaith

Loving can hurt, loving can hurt sometimes
But it's the only thing that I know
When it gets hard, you know it can get hard sometimes
It is the only thing makes us feel alive
We keep this love in a photograph
We made these memories for ourselves
Where our eyes are never closing
Hearts are never broken
And time's forever frozen still
So you can keep me
Inside the pocket of your ripped jeans
Holding me closer 'til our eyes meet
You won't ever be alone, wait for me to come home
Loving can heal, loving can mend your soul
And it's the only thing that I know, know
I swear it will get easier
Remember that with every piece of ya
Hmm, and it's the only thing we take with us when we die
Hmm, we keep this love in this photograph
We made these memories for ourselves
Where our eyes are never closing
Hearts were never broken
And time's forever frozen, still
So you can keep me
Inside the pocket of your ripped jeans
Holding me closer 'til our eyes meet
You won't ever be alone
And if you hurt me
That's okay, baby, only words bleed
Inside these pages, you just hold me
And I won't ever let you go
Wait for me to come home
Wait for me to come home
Wait for me to come home
Wait for me to come home
Oh, you can fit me
Inside the necklace you got when you were sixteen
Next to your heartbeat where I should be
Keep it deep within your soul
And if you hurt me
Well, that's okay, baby, only words bleed
Inside these pages, you just hold me
And I won't ever let you go
When I'm away, I will remember how you kissed me
Under the lamppost back on Sixth street
Hearing you whisper through the phone
"Wait for me to come home"



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@Silversprod

You was always that cute...... WOW

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