In a Photograph
Suicide Silence Lyrics


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Screaming your name into the sky
Into the sky
Screaming your name into the sky

Were you just going to sit back
And watch him die?
And watch him die?
He screamed your name straight to the sky
He screamed your name everyday

Rescue him from the fall
Rescue him, take his hand
Rescue him, take his hand
Take his hand
Take his hand

I remember the day and
Every sound and smell of it
Every sound and smell of it

I remember the day
Just like it was in a photograph
Just like it was in a photograph
Where nothing ever changes
And always stays the same
Where nothing ever changes
The memory stands still

You let him fall
You let him fall
You let him fall
You let him fall

Screaming your name into the sky
So I tried
And I screamed
And I screamed
Lord can you hear me

And I was left without
Reply so I walked away
You let him fall
You let him fall
You let him fall
You let him

Without your response




I blame you
For this loss of love and life

Overall Meaning

The song "In a Photograph" by Suicide Silence is an emotionally charged piece that tells the story of a relationship that has ended in tragedy. The main character screams the name of their former partner into the sky, questioning why they did not take action to save a mutual friend from dying. The lyrics ask if the partner was content to watch the friend die and point out the consequences of this inaction. The singer remembers the day like it was "in a photograph" – a moment that stands still while the world changes around it. This grief and anger towards their former partner, who they feel is responsible for the death of a friend, is what motivates the singer to shout into the sky, searching for answers and demanding justice.


Line by Line Meaning

Screaming your name into the sky
Calling out to someone who isn't there


Into the sky
Hoping someone up above can hear you


Screaming your name into the sky
Looking for answers and guidance from a higher power


Were you just going to sit back
Were you just going to let this happen


And watch him die?
And let him suffer and die alone


And watch him die?
And not do anything to help or stop it


He screamed your name straight to the sky
He called out for you when he needed you most


He screamed your name everyday
He was always seeking your help and support


Rescue him from the fall
Save him from his misery


Rescue him, take his hand
Guide him towards hope and help


Rescue him, take his hand
Reach out and show compassion


Take his hand
Help him when he's feeling alone


I remember the day and
I can't forget the day when


Every sound and smell of it
All the little details that make up a memory


Every sound and smell of it
The things that trigger your memory of an event


I remember the day
I can recall the day vividly


Just like it was in a photograph
The memory is frozen in time


Just like it was in a photograph
An image from the past that seems unreal


Where nothing ever changes
A moment that's eternally the same


Where nothing ever changes
A memory that feels like it's been preserved perfectly


The memory stands still
A moment that never fades away


You let him fall
You didn't help him


You let him fall
You didn't support him


You let him fall
You abandoned him


You let him fall
You let him suffer alone


So I tried
So I did my best


And I screamed
And I called out


And I screamed
And I cried out


Lord can you hear me
Asking for help from a higher power


And I was left without
And I didn't get


Reply so I walked away
Response so I gave up


Without your response
Without any sign of aid


I blame you
I hold you accountable


For this loss of love and life
For the tragedy and pain that resulted




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ALEXANDRO LOPEZ, CHRISTOPHER THOMAS GARZA, MARK HEYLMUN, MICHAEL BODKINS, MITCHELL ADAM LUCKER

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