Cover photo by スサダイキ
Ed Sheeran's signature song 'Photograph' is a heartwarming ballad that portrays unchanging feelings through the motif of 'photographs.' The nostalgia and bittersweetness of this song perfectly reflect the power of photography.
Let’s unravel the quiet moments where music and photography resonate as they capture fleeting time and warm our hearts.
The Gentle Kindness Captured in Photos
'Loving can hurt sometimes, but it's the only thing that I know'—Love can hurt, but it’s something you can’t let go of.
Photo by Ryuzi
In this song, photographs appear as a way to connect hearts when you can’t be together. A single photo placed in the corner of a room can bridge the gap of untouchable distance.
This song reminds us of such everyday scenes, overlapping with photos of long-distance relationships or cherished moments with loved ones.
Timeless Emotions Preserved in Photos
'We keep this love in a photograph'—This line suggests that photographs function as 'time capsules of emotions.'
Photo by Yuya
When we press the shutter, we unconsciously capture a 'moment we don’t want to forget.' Just like music, holding a photo can instantly bring back the feelings of that day.
Even imperfect lighting or blurs can become endearing, and having such a photo itself enriches our lives.
And Once Again, the Heart Reaches Out
'When I'm away, I will remember how you kissed me'—Even when apart, you can quietly meet someone in your memories.
Photo by tk
Photos and music may not physically exist, but they are tangible 'means' of touching the heart. This song conveys that it is precisely because they lack form that photos and melodies leave a deep impression on the heart.
The scenery you saw, the smile of someone dear to you—these fleeting moments can be 'felt' again and again through photos and music.
