Photographs
Jody Watley Lyrics

Loving can hurt
Love has the potential to cause pain

Loving can hurt sometimes
In some cases, love can be painful and difficult

But it's the only thing that I know
Despite the potential for hurt, love is the only thing the singer is familiar with

When it gets hard
When love becomes challenging or difficult

You know it can get hard sometimes
The artist acknowledges that love can be tough

It is the only thing that makes us feel alive
For the singer, love is the only thing that gives them a sense of being truly alive

We keep this love in a photograph
The singer and their partner have captured their love and memories in a photograph

We made these memories for ourselves
The couple intentionally created these memories for their own enjoyment and recollection

Where our eyes are never closing
In the photograph, the couple's eyes are open and focused

Hearts are never broken
The love captured in the photo is undamaged and alive

Times forever frozen still
The moment captured in the photograph will remain unchanged forever

So you can keep me
The artist is suggesting their partner keep their love and memories close

Inside the pocket
The partner can keep the singer's love like a treasure in their pocket

Of your ripped jeans
The jeans may be damaged or worn, but the love within them remains strong

Holdin' me closer
In the partner's thoughts and actions, they can hold the singer and their love even closer

'Til our eyes meet
The couple longs to be reunited so they can look into each other's eyes

You won't ever be alone
The artist assures their partner that they will never be alone because their love will always be with them

Loving can heal
Love has the capacity to be a healing force

Loving can mend your soul
Love can repair emotional wounds and bring a sense of wholeness

And it's the only thing that I know (know)
For the artist, love is the only thing they truly understand and rely upon

I swear it will get easier
The artist promises that love will become easier to manage and navigate over time

Remember that with every piece of ya
The artist advises their partner to keep this promise in mind and hold it close to their heart

And it's the only thing we take with us when we die
At the end of our lives, love is the only thing that truly matters and goes with us

Next to your heartbeat
The artist wants to be kept close to their partner's heart

Where I should be
For the singer, being close to their partner's heart is where they belong

Keep it deep within your soul
The singer advises their partner to keep their love and memories deep within their innermost being

Well, that's OK, baby, only words bleed
The singer is reassuring their partner that even if they say hurtful things, it won't damage their love

Inside these pages you just hold me
The partner can hold their love and memories like a book or photo album

And I won't ever let you go
The artist promises to never let their partner go, despite any hardships that may come their way

When I'm away
When the singer is physically distant from their partner

I will remember how you kissed me
The singer will hold onto memories of their partner's affection

Under the lamppost
A specific location where the couple shared a moment of intimacy

Back on 6th street
The street where the couple shared a moment of affection

Hearing you whisper through the phone,
A conversation between the two while physically apart

"Wait for me to come home."
The singer is asking their partner to wait for their return