Take a Picture
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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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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."
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved great commercial success, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Airplane Incident InspirationIts 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."
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Double MeaningWhile 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.
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Platinum CertificationThe single was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2019, signifying over 1,000,000 units sold.
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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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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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).
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Live PerformancesThe 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.
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Acoustic Version ReleaseIn 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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