They say nostalgia is one powerful drug, and I’d listen to “Take A Picture” by Filter all day for that exact reason. This song makes you feel like you’re floating, especially from the moment you hear that soft, mono guitar intro. Just like magic, it transitions to stereo-strummed chords that hit you with a wave of memories. Making you say, “Wow”, those were the years.

Richard Patrick’s voice in this song is hypnotic. His vocals during the verses have this dreamy, laid-back vibe, making you just want to close your eyes and let go of everything. And then there’s that pre-chorus line: “Feel so real.” There’s always magic in falsettos. Though it’s such a simple line, the falsetto adds this emotional weight to it that feels raw, almost vulnerable. It’s a little moment, but will get stuck in your head.

I’ve got to shout out the guitar work too. The guitarist, Geno Lenardo, keeps it simple but so effective. Those guitar riffs just tap right into your brain and pull up every nostalgic feeling you’ve got. There’s something about the way it all comes together—nothing overly complicated, but exactly what the song needs. Sometimes it’s the simplest stuff that hits the hardest.

Just when you think the song is over, Filter throws you a curveball. That bridge—when Patrick screams, “Hey dad, what do you think about your son now?!”—it’s so personal. Turns out, it’s more than just a random line. Richard Patrick had a tough relationship with his father, who has a PhD in Engineering. His dad didn’t exactly jump on board with Richard’s career in music, which makes that line feel like a direct hit. It’s like Richard is finally letting all those pent-up emotions out, and you can feel the intensity. Plus, a cool side fact: his brother is the actor Robert Patrick, who you probably know as the T-1000 from Terminator 2. So yeah, that family’s got talent all over the place.

“Take A Picture” is more than just a song. It’s a moment. From the soft intro to that scream in the bridge, it’s an emotional journey that still holds up today. It’s one of those tracks that you can’t help but feel connected to especially if you’re from that era.