Lyrical Breakdown of Photograph - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Photograph" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how J. Cole weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Photograph" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that J. Cole employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to J. Cole's narrative.

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Fell in love through photograph I don't even know your name Wonder if you'd follow back I hope to see you one day I won't show my niggas now I'II keep this one for myself Love today's gone digital And it's messing with my health (Yeah) Damn, I love your sense of humor You don't get caught up in rumors You don't be talking 'bout who fuckin' who And I notice the way you maneuver Sexy, but never show too much Ain't heard from you in like two months All of a sudden, you pop on my line You could make time, stop on a dime I think you mastered the art of sublime Your type is harder to find You could turn water to wine, yeah You could turn water to wine, yeah I think you mastered the art of sublime Your type is harder to find You could turn water to wine, yeah You could turn water to wine, feel me Niggas be talkin' so slick (Ugh) I'm not the nigga for lip (Yeah) Puttin' my heart in a click (Yeah) Can't see my heart, it don't fit (Yeah) Don't think I'm built for this shit (Yeah) Too busy thinkin' what if (Yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (Yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (Yeah) Niggas be talkin' so slick (Yeah) I'm not the nigga for lip (Yeah) Puttin' my heart in a click (Yeah) Can't see my heart it don't fit (Yeah) Don't think I'm built for this shit (Yeah) Too busy thinkin' what if (Yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (Yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (Mmm) Fell in love through a photograph I don't even know your name Wonder if you'd follow back I hope to see you one day I won't show my niggas now I'II keep this one for myself Love today's gone digital And it's messing with my health (Yeah) Feel like I gotta say somethin' Thought of you got my heart jumpin' But I can't come up with nothin' (No) But I can't come up with nothin' I put it off for a day I come back around your way Searchin' for what I could say That accurately could convey The way that I feel in the word That's different than what you done heard So many done hit you wit game So many been sent to the curb And I did not come here to play And I did not come to observe And I did not come here to play But I did not come to observe, feel me Niggas be talkin' so slick (Ugh) I'm not the nigga for lip (Yeah) Puttin' my heart in a click (Yeah) Can't see my heart, it don't fit (Yeah) Don't think I'm built for this shit (Yeah) Too busy thinkin' what if (Yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (Yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (Yeah) Niggas be talkin' so slick (Yeah) I'm not the nigga for lip (Yeah) Puttin' my heart in a click (Yeah) Can't see my heart it don't fit (Yeah) Don't think I'm built for this shit (Yeah) Too busy thinkin' what if (Yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (Yeah) I shoot my shot and it brick (Mmm) Fell in love through photograph I don't even know your name Wonder if you'd follow back I hope to see you one day I won't show my niggas now I'II keep this one for myself Love today's gone digital And it's messing with my health