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"Photograph" is the second song and third single from Weezer's 2001 album, The Green Album.

Appearances

• Weezer (The Green Album)
• Photograph (Radio Only Promo CD)
• Photograph (Japan Retail CD)
• Keep Fishin' (UK Retail CD #1) (Live)

MP3 Previews

Source is www.LastFM.com unless otherwise stated

• Album version

Overview

Originally known as "If You Want It", "Photograph" was released in Japan as the lead-off promo single for The Green Album, which differs from the US's "Hash Pipe." The song enjoyed only modest success on the radio, peaking at #17 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.

There are two alternate mixes floating around on the internet. The first to crop up was an extended, unmastered version that leaked before the album's release along with thirteen other Green sessions tracks. This version, clocking in at nearly three minutes, features a verse that was cut out of the final edit. Also, there is an alternate mix of the song from the initial Japanese promo CDs, featuring an edited intro, and no applause at the end.

During many live shows in 2005, the band would close out their first set by having drummer Patrick Wilson take lead vocals and guitar on "Photograph", while Rivers Cuomo played drums. Most of the time the band would do a medley of "Photograph" and the Blur song "Song 2."

Music Video

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 Cuomo playing soccer, guitarist Brian Bell attempting to skateboard and juggle (not at the same time), Wilson riding a Razor Scooter, a brief clip of the duo from Tenacious D running onstage during a Weezer show and a scene with Cuomo 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 and Destruction" can be heard in the background. This song would later surface on the band's next album, 2002's Maladroit. The video is featured on Video Capture Device, the band's DVD.

Tracklist

Radio Only Promo CD

1. "Photograph" (Radio Edit) - 2:12

Japan Retail CD

1. "Photograph" - 2:19
2. "Christmas Celebration" - 2:22

Personnel

• Rivers Cuomo – lead guitar, lead vocals
• Patrick Wilson – percussion
• Brian Bell – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Mikey Welsh – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Ric Ocasek - producer

Lyrics

<lyrics>If you want it you can have it But you gotta learn to reach out there and grab it 'Cause everybody wants some love (oh baby) Shooting from the stars above (oh baby) And though my heart will break there's more that I can take I can 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 more (oh baby) Something they can barely ignore (oh baby) And though my heart will break there's more that I can 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 Something they can barely see And though my heart will break there's more that I can take I can never let it be

If you blew it, don't reject it Just keep drawing up the plans and re-erect it</lyrics>

Early leak extra lyrics

<lyrics>Darling you know for sure If all your love is pure I won't be letting go this time </lyrics>

See Also

• List of Weezer songs