"Photograph" is a song by American rapper J. Cole, released on April 20, 2018 from his fifth studio album, KOD.
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Lyrical interpretation
Pitchfork said "Cole simplifies lust on "Photograph," where he again reminds us that his ideal woman is a holy Madonna who is sexy but never shows too much skin." Spin said it "renders lust as it plays out on social media when the object of affection is a complete stranger."
Critical reception
Alexis Petridis of The Guardian said "there's something really haunting about Photograph, with its delicate two-note guitar sample and a chorus whose vocal appears to be slightly out of step with the beat."