Photograph
Jani Lane Lyrics


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I'm outta luck, outta love
Got a photograph, picture of
Passion killer, you're too much
You're the only one I wanna touch

I see your face every time I dream
On every page, every magazine
So wild and free, so far from me
You're all I want, my fantasy

Oh, look what you've done to this rock 'n' roll clown
Oh, look what you've done, I gotta have you

Photograph, I don't want your
Photograph, I don't need your
Photograph, all I've got is a photograph
But it's not enough

I'd be your lover, be your pet
Put your hurt on me, if you dare
Such a woman, you got style
You make every man feel like a child

You got some kinda hold on me
You're all wrapped up in a mystery
So wild and free, so far from me
You're all I want, my fantasy

Oh, look what you've done to this rock 'n' roll clown
Oh, look what you've done, I gotta have you

Photograph, I don't want your
Photograph, I don't need your
Photograph, all I've got is a photograph
You've gone straight to my head

Oh, look what you've done to this rock 'n' roll clown
Oh, look what you've done, I gotta have you

Photograph, I don't want your
Photograph, I don't need your
Photograph, all I've got is a photograph
I wanna touch you

Photograph, I'm want your love
Photograph, I'm not in love
Photograph, just inside my
Photograph, surprise this time

Photograph
Photograph, your photograph




Photograph, your photograph
Photograph, your photograph

Overall Meaning

Jani Lane's "Photograph" is a classic rock song that describes the singer's infatuation with a woman who has been photoshopped in every magazine and captured in an alluring photograph he can't seem to take his eyes off of. He declares himself to be out of luck and love, left with only a photograph of his passion killer, who he wants to touch and be with.


The singer admits that every time he dreams, the woman's face appears, and sees her on every page he reads. He talks about how this woman is free and wild, making him desire her even more, but she is far away from him. The woman in the photograph has a hold on him, wrapped up in a mystery that makes him want more, and no matter how much he tries to forget her, he is hypnotized by the photograph.


Overall, the lyrics of "Photograph" express a deep longing for someone who is unattainable, yet the singer cannot help but desire. Through the lens of the photograph, the singer finds himself unable to escape the hold the woman has on him.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm outta luck, outta love
I'm having a tough time finding happiness and love in my life right now.


Got a photograph, picture of
But I have this photo of you that I keep with me all the time.


Passion killer, you're too much
I'm obsessed with you and it's affecting my ability to feel passionate about anything else.


You're the only one I wanna touch
You're the only person I desire to physically connect with.


I see your face every time I dream
You're constantly on my mind, even when I'm sleeping.


On every page, every magazine
You're everywhere I look, even in things as mundane as magazines.


So wild and free, so far from me
You seem like such an exciting, unrestrained person but you're not in my life at the moment.


You're all I want, my fantasy
You're the only thing I desire, the ultimate object of my imaginary affection.


Oh, look what you've done to this rock 'n' roll clown
You've completely messed with my head and my ability to focus on my music and my identity as a performer.


Photograph, I don't want your
I'm resisting the power you have over me, expressed through this photograph.


Photograph, I don't need your
In spite of my resistance, I still can't help but be under your spell, even without the photo.


Photograph, all I've got is a photograph
This photo is the only tangible thing I have that represents you and my feelings for you.


But it's not enough
Unfortunately this photograph isn't enough to satisfy my obsession with you.


I'd be your lover, be your pet
I'm willing to do anything and play any role in your life just to be with you.


Put your hurt on me, if you dare
I'm even willing to endure any pain or hurt that may come with loving you.


Such a woman, you got style
You're a force to be reckoned with; you're confident and exude style.


You make every man feel like a child
Men are powerless in your presence and reduced to childlike behavior.


You got some kinda hold on me
Your influence over me is really strong and it's difficult to shake.


You're all wrapped up in a mystery
You're an enigma and I can't figure you out, which only makes me more fascinated by you.


Oh, look what you've done to this rock 'n' roll clown
Once again, I'm reeling from the impact you've had on my creativity and my confidence as a musician.


Photograph, I don't want your
My resistance to your power over me is resurfacing.


Photograph, I don't need your
But again, I can't help but be drawn to you without the catalyst of the photograph.


Photograph, all I've got is a photograph
Once again acknowledging that this photograph is the only thing I have that represents my longing for you.


You've gone straight to my head
I'm drunk on the idea of you and can't think straight because of it.


Photograph, I don't want your
I'm still trying to resist you, even as I'm losing control over myself.


Photograph, I don't need your
I'm still drawn to you regardless of my best efforts to resist.


Photograph, all I've got is a photograph
The photograph remains as the only physical embodiment of my feelings for you.


I wanna touch you
I want to fulfill my desire to be physically intimate with you.


Photograph, I'm want your love
My obsession with you extends beyond just physical desire; I crave your love and affection.


Photograph, I'm not in love
But at the same time, I can't even acknowledge that I am, in fact, in love with you.


Photograph, just inside my
These conflicting feelings are just swirling around inside me, never able to be fully resolved.


Photograph, surprise this time
I'm still surprised by the depth and intensity of my feelings for you that continue to linger.


Photograph
The photograph still represents everything I yearn for in you.


Photograph, your photograph
You, as represented by this photograph, still hold incredible power over me.


Photograph, your photograph
I still can't escape the hold you have over me through this photograph of you.


Photograph, your photograph
I'm trapped by my obsession with you as I continue to cling to this photograph.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON, RICHARD STARKEY

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Comments from YouTube:

Jason Sum

One of the most overlooked Covers in the last 30years! So Flawless crisp, clean a legit Homage to the original

Kim J

RIP Jani, voice of an angel. You and your talent are missed.

Carol Moore

I love DL, this Is the best cover song that I've heard, Jani has a great voice, I can't believe he's gone.

Rap Angel

Jani Lane is really good singing this awesome Def Leppard song wow! I really like this alot!

MultiJames 95

Jani Lane is doing this cover in Heaven with Steve Clark (DL's original lead guitarist). I know DL is proud of him (Jani) for doing this cover.

Fireteen97

My two favorite bands! Warrant and Def Leppard!

Jim H.

Jani could've easily filled in as lead singer of Def if Joe Elliot was sick. Wow!

Susan Szabo

This is a good cover version. Def Leppards will always be the best though. 1983 Pyromania ROCKED!!!!!!!!!

Dat Boi

Best cover of this song! R.I.P Jani Lane!

Maria Marin

Man Jani was a GOD¡¡¡ May he rest in peace¡¡¡ Love You Jani¡¡

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