I'm outta luck, outta love
Gotta photograph, picture of
Passion killer, you're too much
You're the only one I wanna touch
I see your face every time I dream
On every page, every magazine
So wild and free, so far from me
You're all I want, my fantasy
Oh, look what you've done to this rock n' roll clown
Oh-oh, look what you've done
Photograph
I don't want your photograph
I don't need your photograph
All I've got is a photograph
But it's not enough
I'd be your lover, if you were there
Put your hurt on me, if you dare
Such a woman, you got style
You make every man feel like a child, oh
You got some kinda hold on me
You're all wrapped up in mystery
So wild and free, so far from me
You're all I want, my fantasy
Oh, look what you've done to this rock n' roll clown
Oh-oh, look what you've done
I gotta have you
Photograph
I don't want your photograph
I don't need your photograph
All I've got is a photograph
You've gone straight to my head
Oh, look what you've done to this rock n' roll clown
Oh-oh, look what you've done
I gotta have you
Photograph
I don't want your photograph
I don't need your photograph
All I've got is a photograph
I wanna touch you
Ahh
Photograph
Photograph (your photograph)
Photograph
Photograph (I need only your)
Photograph (I'm outta love)
Photograph (I'm outta love)
Photograph (you're the only one)
Photograph (I wanna touch)
Photograph
Photograph
About This Song
"Photograph" is a poignant rock ballad about obsessive longing and the painful inadequacy of memories when separated from someone you love. The lyrics explore the torment of being left with only images of a lost love-whether literal photographs or media appearances-that serve as constant reminders of what's missing, with the narrator desperately declaring he doesn't want these hollow substitutes for the real person. Musically, the song showcases Def Leppard's signature arena rock sound with soaring vocals, layered harmonies, and polished production that became a hallmark of early 80s rock. The track's emotional vulnerability combined with its anthemic chorus made it one of the band's most enduring hits, perfectly capturing the universal experience of heartbreak in the age of mass media. Its themes of celebrity obsession and the difference between image and reality feel especially prescient in today's social media-driven world.
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