He is managed by Joe Simpson, manager and father of pop singers Ashlee and Jessica Simpson. In November of 2005 he had been romantically involved with Australian singer Lisa Origliasso, one-half of The Veronicas, but recenty have called it quits. He is an understudy to Randy Newman, who was quoted in 2004 as saying, "I never thought I would find anyone with talent like mine...then I found Ryan." He used to host a reality dating television show on MTV, called "Score!" that was recently cancelled. His current project is playing the part of "Rickie" in the upcoming film My Sexiest Year.
In 2008, Ryan Cabrera released his third album, "The Moon Under Water", under his own label, "Frolic Room Records" and two singles: "Say" and "Enemies".
In 2012, Ryan is working on his 4th album.
Photo
Ryan Cabrera Lyrics
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But it can't say the million things I wanna say
A photo can capture the way we were
But it can't capture the way we are
'Cause you're far away
What it's like to know you
What it's like to touch you
Were those just words
You can't tell me you don't need me
And I know that hurts
'Cause I'm looking at your picture
'Cause it's all I've got
Maybe one day
You and me will have one more shot
Timing lost minutes and moments
And I might be lonely girl
But I'm not afraid
In a second
It all comes right back to me
Nothing's forgotten now
Yeah everything's saved
What it's like to touch you
What it's like to know you
When you told me that you loved me
Were those just words
You can't tell me you don't need me
And I know that hurts
'Cause I'm looking at your picture
'Cause it's all I've got
Maybe one day
You and me will have one more shot
You were my life
You were my faith
You gave me hope every day
When you told me that you loved me
Were those just words
You can't tell me you don't need me
And I know that hurts
'Cause I'm looking at your picture
'Cause it's all I've got
Maybe one day
You and me will have one more shot
The song "Photo" by Ryan Cabrera is a heartfelt ballad about the power of a photograph and the memories that it represents. The lyrics speak to the idea that while a picture may capture a moment in time, it cannot express the depth of emotions and experiences that were felt in that moment. The singer is struggling with the distance between himself and his love interest, and is looking at a photo of her, trying to remember what it is like to be close to her. He wonders if her past expressions of love were genuine or if they were simply words that she didn't mean. The singer expresses his hope that someday he and his love will have another chance to be together, and that they will be able to rekindle the feelings that they once shared.
The imagery in the song is very powerful, with lyrics like "A photo can say a thousand things, but it can't say the million things I wanna say" and "Timing lost minutes and moments, and I might be lonely girl, but I'm not afraid." The song captures the bittersweet feeling of longing for someone who is far away and uncertain if they feel the same way. The chorus is particularly moving, with the repeated refrain of "When you told me that you loved me, were those just words? You can't tell me you don't need me, and I know that hurts."
Overall, "Photo" is a beautiful song about the power of memories and the longing for someone who is far away. The lyrics are emotional and poignant, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
A photo can say a thousand things
Photos can visually communicate so much information and emotion.
But it can't say the million things I wanna say
A single photo can't express all the thoughts and feelings I have about you.
A photo can capture the way we were
A photo can document what we looked like together in the past.
But it can't capture the way we are
A photo can't show how we've grown and changed over time or the current state of our relationship.
'Cause you're far away
Because you are not here with me.
What it's like to know you
The experience of being acquainted with and understanding you as a person.
What it's like to touch you
The sensation of physical contact with you.
When you told me that you loved me
Recalling a moment when you expressed love for me.
Were those just words
Questioning whether your declaration of love was sincere or not.
You can't tell me you don't need me
I refuse to believe that you don't have some level of dependence on me.
And I know that hurts
Admitting that accepting the possibility of being unneeded is painful.
'Cause I'm looking at your picture
The only way I can see you right now is through a photograph of you.
'Cause it's all I've got
The photo is the only tangible remnant I have of you at this moment.
Maybe one day
Hoping for and contemplating a future possibility with you.
You and me will have one more shot
We may have another opportunity to try and make things work between us.
Timing lost minutes and moments
The timing of our relationship may have caused us to miss valuable opportunities to be together.
And I might be lonely girl
Although I am alone, I don't necessarily feel sorry for myself or see myself as a victim.
But I'm not afraid
Despite the challenges I'm currently facing, I'm not intimidated or scared.
In a second
At any given moment, the course of our lives can change quickly and unexpectedly.
It all comes right back to me
Memories of you and our relationship can resurface suddenly and vividly.
Nothing's forgotten now
Every moment and feeling we shared together is still vivid and present in my mind.
Yeah everything's saved
All of my memories and emotions related to you are still preserved within me.
You were my life
You were the most important part of my existence.
You were my faith
I had complete trust and confidence in you.
You gave me hope every day
Your presence and love inspired me and gave me optimism for the future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: RYAN CABRERA, KARA DIOGUARDI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nicholasliew0205
A photo can say a thousand things
But it can't say the million things I wanna say
A photo can capture the way we were
But it can't capture the way we are
'Cause you're far away
What it's like to know you
What it's like to touch you
When you told me that you loved me
Were those just words
You can't tell me you don't need me
And I know that hurts
'Cause I'm looking at your picture
'Cause it's all I've got
Maybe one day
You and me will have one more shot
Timing lost minutes and moments
And I might be lonely girl
But I'm not afraid
In a second
It all comes right back to me
Nothing's forgotten now
Yeah everything's saved
What it's like to touch you
What it's like to know you
When you told me that you loved me
Were those just words
You can't tell me you don't need me
And I know that hurts
'Cause I'm looking at your picture
'Cause it's all I've got
Maybe one day
You and me will have one more shot
You were my life
You were my faith
You gave me hope every day
When you told me that you loved me
Were those just words
You can't tell me you don't need me
And I know that hurts
'Cause I'm looking at your picture
'Cause it's all I've got
Maybe one day
You and me will have one more shot
@plbeckman
He's the most underrated artist with a loyal following. Keep it up for Ryan. He's a fantastic musician.
@wininushope
I often listened to it 10 years ago when I was commuting to work. It's a sad song, but it was a song that warmed my heart in the cold of winter.
@chaelloggs6793
Anyone listening during this quarantine ❤️🙏 my favourite song ang the lyrics is awesome 😍
@ninejack1
I turned to 45 yo this year... still love this song forever with good memories... with love from Thailand 🇹🇭❤️❤️
@SarahMcAsey93
One of the veronicas❤
@dannysimion
This here is my favorite song from Ryan Cabrera back in the days. Great lyrics.
@wininushope
１０年前、仕事への通勤時によく聴きました。切ない曲だけど、冬の寒さの中、なんだか心が温かくなる曲でした。
@kiana444
This is the song that needs....
* BILLIONS OF VIEWS!!!
* A Grammy Award
* To be #1 on the billboard charts
This song is so underrated and has beautiful lyrics to it, the music nowadays is not what as it seems to be anymore... This is the kind of music that needs to be listened to more often ;(
@cjancheta4806
Still listening at this song whenever I miss my childhood years. Make more music like this!
@ladylove9303
This song was so Beautiful , Ryan Cabrera has a Beautiful Voice, I also like True! Listening to this song it brings back Childhood Memories , It felt like 2005! ❤️