Take a Picture

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About Take a Picture

"Take a Picture" is a song by American rock band Filter, released on November 16, 1999 as the second single from their second studio album Title of Record. The song became a major hit at the start of 2000, peaking at number 12 on the US US Billboard Hot 100 and number three in Canada. It also became a top-ten hit in New Zealand, peaking at number eight on the RIANZ Singles Chart.


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2007
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Awake on my airplane
Awake on my airplane
My skin is bare
My skin is theirs
Awake on my airplane
Awake on my airplane
My skin is bare
My skin is theirs

I feel like newborn
And I feel like a newborn
Awake on my airplane
Awake on my airplane
I feel so real

Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember
Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember
Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember
Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember - yeah

I don't believe in
I don't believe in your sanctity your prophecy
I don't believe in
I don't believe in sanctity or hypocrisy
Can everyone agree that no one should be left alone
Can everyone agree that they should not be left alone
And I feel like a newborn
And I feel like a newborn (kicking and screaming)

Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember
Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember
Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember
Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember - yeah

Hey dad what do you think about your son now?
Hey dad what do you think about your son now?

Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember
Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember
Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember
Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember
Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember
Could you take my picture
Cause I won't remember - yeah

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Filter

Filter is a rock group formed in 1993 in Cleveland by singer Richard Patrick and guitarist/programmer Brian Liesegang. Filter has released five studio albums, the most recent being The Trouble with Angels, which was released on August 17, 2010. A sixth album titled Gurney and the Burning Books is scheduled for release in 2013. more »

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Written by: Richard Michael Patrick

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Take a Picture" is a song written and performed by the American rock band Filter. It was released in 1999 as the second single off of their album "Title of Record."
Chart Success
The song achieved great commercial success, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Airplane Incident Inspiration
Its inspiration came from an incident when Richard Patrick, the lead vocalist of Filter, got so drunk on an airplane that he stripped naked. He ended up having very little memory of the situation which sparked the lyrics "Could you take my picture? 'Cause I won't remember."
Double Meaning
While the song was written about the airplane incident, it also has a deeper meaning. Patrick created the song to symbolize his struggle with alcoholism, describing the pain it has caused him and his longing for help.
Platinum Certification
The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2019, signifying over 1,000,000 units sold.
Unique Sound
"Take a Picture" distinguishes itself from other Filter songs through its distinctive softer sound, which is less industrial and more melodic than their other works.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by David Meyers, takes place on a fantastical airplane resembling the one from the incident that inspired the song. The airplane rotates in a dreamlike sky filled with clouds and oversized objects, reflecting the surreal nature of the lyrics.
Soundtrack Appearance
"Take a Picture" has been used in numerous soundtracks, including the films "The Girl Next Door" (2004), "Saving Grace" (2000), and "Little Nicky" (2000), as well as in the video game "Rock Band 4" (2015).
Live Performances
The performance of "Take a Picture" is a true highlight at Filter concerts, serving as an audience sing-along and often closing the band's shows.
Acoustic Version Release
In 2002, Filter released an acoustic version of "Take A Picture" as part of their "Amalgamut" album bonus disk. This brought a different spin to the song, showing Patrick’s versatility as an artist.

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