The music video for the song is notable for being directed by Weezer.com webmaster and longtime friend of the band Karl Koch. It consists of footage shot while the band was touring for The Green Album. Among the notable footage is Rivers Cuomo playing soccer, Brian Bell attempting to skateboard and juggle (not at the same time), Patrick Wilson riding a Razor Scooter, a brief clip of the duo from Tenacious D running onstage during a Weezer show and a scene with Rivers playing a prank on new bassist Scott Shriner. Interestingly enough, although Mikey Welsh plays bass and sings backup vocals on the studio recording, Shriner is in the video, as Welsh had left the band at that point. During the very end of the video, when Cuomo is playing the prank on Shriner, a demo of "Death & Destruction" can be heard in the background. This song would later surface on the band's next album Maladroit. The video is featured on Video Capture Device, the band's DVD.
During many live shows in 2005, the band would close out their first set by having Weezer drummer Patrick Wilson take lead vocals and guitar on "Photograph" while Rivers played drums.
Photograph
Weezer Lyrics
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You can have it (ooh, ooh)
But you gotta learn to reach up there and grab it (ooh, ooh)
'Cause everybody wants some love (oh baby)
Shootin' from the stars above (oh baby)
And though my heart would break, it's more than I can take
I can never get enough
If you need it (ooh, ooh)
You should show it (ooh, ooh)
'Cause you might be so monastic that you blow it (ooh, ooh)
'Cause everybody wants some hope (oh baby)
Something they can barely know (oh baby)
And though my heart would break, it's more than I could take
I can never let it go
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph of love
'Cause everybody wants a dream (oh baby)
Something they can barely see (oh baby)
And though my heart would break, it's more than I could take
I could never let it be
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph of love
If you blew it (ooh, ooh)
Don't reject it (ooh, ooh)
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
The lyrics to Weezer's song "Photograph" are about the universal desire for love, hope and dreams. The singer encourages the listener to go after what they want and not be afraid to show their feelings, otherwise they might miss out on the opportunity. The chorus repeats the line "it's in the photograph," which represents a captured moment of happiness or love, something to hold on to when life gets tough. The last verse advises not to give up on love if you mess it up, but to work on building it back up again.
The song's overall message is about the human need for connection and the importance of not giving up on love. The use of the word "photograph" highlights the idea of a captured moment, something to hold on to in the future. The use of the words "love," "hope," and "dreams," are universal themes that are relatable to everyone, making the song a timeless piece.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want it (ooh, ooh)
If there's something you desire
You can have it (ooh, ooh)
It's within your reach
But you gotta learn to reach up there and grab it (ooh, ooh)
You have to put in effort and take action to achieve it
'Cause everybody wants some love (oh baby)
Love is something everyone craves
Shootin' from the stars above (oh baby)
Love can feel magical and out of reach
And though my heart would break, it's more than I can take
I can never get enough
Love can be overwhelming and consuming
If you need it (ooh, ooh)
If there's something you require
You should show it (ooh, ooh)
Make it known that you need it
'Cause you might be so monastic that you blow it (ooh, ooh)
You may be too reserved and miss out on what you need
'Cause everybody wants some hope (oh baby)
Hope is something everyone desires
Something they can barely know (oh baby)
Hope can feel intangible
And though my heart would break, it's more than I could take
I can never let it go
Hope can be powerful and difficult to let go of
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph of love
Memories of love are captured in photographs
'Cause everybody wants a dream (oh baby)
Everyone desires to fulfill their dreams
Something they can barely see (oh baby)
Dreams can feel distant and unclear
And though my heart would break, it's more than I could take
I could never let it be
Dreams can be powerful and impossible to abandon
If you blew it (ooh, ooh)
Don't reject it (ooh, ooh)
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
If you fail, don't give up - make a plan and try again
Lyrics Β© Wixen Music Publishing, O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: Rivers Cuomo
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Kevin Avelino
If you want it, you can have it
But you've got to learn to reach out there and grab it
'Cause everybody wants some love
Shooting from the stars above
And though my heart will break
There's more that I could take
I could never get enough
If you need it, you should show it
'Cause you might play so monastic that you blow it
'Cause everybody wants some, ooh
Something they can barely know
And though my heart will break
There's more that I could take
I could never let it go
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph of love
'Cause everybody wants a dream
Something they can barely see
And though my heart will break
There's more that I could take
I could never let it be
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph of love
If you blew it, don't reject it
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
EMF Raridades
Still dont understand how this wasnt a hit. Should've been lead single.
Random Channel
It was in Japan
micah ward
Agreed, tbh this song is much better than Hash Pipe. On-par with Island in the Sun too~
doodoofart
This is such a catchy pop-rock song. Love it, should've been a single, so I agree.
THUNDRBRIKZ
Seriously this song is a banger
Carlos Zamora
Fuck yeah. I agree.
Shadowframe Productions
This album fucking rocks. Itβs catchy as hell and each song is like quick little fixes. Maybe my favorite sounding Weezer too
Kevin Avelino
If you want it, you can have it
But you've got to learn to reach out there and grab it
'Cause everybody wants some love
Shooting from the stars above
And though my heart will break
There's more that I could take
I could never get enough
If you need it, you should show it
'Cause you might play so monastic that you blow it
'Cause everybody wants some, ooh
Something they can barely know
And though my heart will break
There's more that I could take
I could never let it go
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph of love
'Cause everybody wants a dream
Something they can barely see
And though my heart will break
There's more that I could take
I could never let it be
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph
It's in the photograph of love
If you blew it, don't reject it
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
Just sit drawing up the plans and re-erect it
Snakeyes11123
My favorite is βuntil my van break thereβs more then I can take.β Kinda sums up my life. Iβve been through a lot I can handle pretty much anything anyone throws at me.
Yaku Lin
gwab*