About The Song
“Photograph” is a song by Ringo Starr released as the lead single from his 1973 album “Ringo.” Starr co-wrote it with George Harrison, his former Beatles bandmate. The song was immensely popular, reaching high chart positions worldwide, including No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Canada’s RPM 100 Singles chart. The inspiration for the song came from a polaroid of George Harrison’s wife, Pattie Boyd, which depicted sadness in her eyes. Ringo Starr, struck by the emotional depth of the image, wrote the song reflecting on the pain Harrison must have been experiencing.
The song “Photograph” by Ringo Starr is a sentimental reflection on loss and longing. The song is an ode to the loss of a lover, expressed through haunting memories encapsulated in a photograph. The photograph serves as a powerful symbol of the past and the lost relationship. It encapsulates the emotional journey of the narrator, struggling to move on after significant loss. In summary, “Photograph” is a poignant exploration of memory, loss, and the enduring impact of past relationships.
Lyrics
Ev'ry time I see your face,
It reminds me of the places we used to go.
But all I got is a photograph
And I realize you're not coming back anymore.
I thought I'd make it the day you went away,
But I can't make it
Till you come home again to stay.
I can't get used to living here,
While my heart is broke, my tears I cried for you.
I want you here to have and hold,
As the years go by and we grow old and grey.
Now you're expecting me to live without you,
But that's not something that I'm looking forward to.
I can't get used to living here,
While my heart is broke, my tears I cried for you.
I want you here to have and hold,
As the years go by and we grow old and grey.
Ev'ry time I see your face,
It reminds me of the places we used to go.
But all I got is a photograph
And I realize you're not coming back anymore.
Ev'ry time I see your face,
It reminds me of the places we used to go.
But all I got is a photograph
And I realize you're not coming back anymore.
Ev'ry time I see your face,
It reminds me of the places we used to go.
But all I got is a photograph
And I realize you're not.