Singer Richard Patrick: "When I wrote the chorus to "Take a Picture" [...] it was just after my friend was like, "Do you remember anything you did last night?" And I was like, "What are you talking about?" She said, "My God, you were throwing beer bottles out of a cab window at a cop car. Do you remember that?" And I said, "Good lord, could you take my picture, 'cuz I won't remember." And that line just kinda stuck. Weeks later, I had another drunken experience - being on a plane and being blacked out and not feeling good and taking my shirt off, half in and out of consciousness - and I'm in the back of a paddy wagon. I’m thinking, "Oh my God, what is my dad gonna think of this shit?" Y’know, "Dad, what do you think about your son now?" So, the song is this amazing thing for me to look back on now."

@MyNameIsBucket

2 жыл бұрын

Lex called it once again.

@HellcatM

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, didn't hear that story, makes a lot of sense.

@joshuaborum4946

Жыл бұрын

This is the story. Well done, sir lol

@supercheese905

Жыл бұрын

i always thought it was about getting blackout drunk on a plane & him asking to take a picture because he won’t remember

@tonybrandt8850

11 ай бұрын

I always thought 'hey dad' was about an estranged relationship with his father, and he was pointing out his successful career. The story presented here is relieving. In another retelling, there was a bit about his fear of flying, and he had perhaps mixed dramamine or something similar with copious amounts of alcohol, resulting in his assumption of a nude fetal position mid-flight.

He's the brother of Robert Patrick, the villain from Terminator 2!

@atheistconservative6211

7 ай бұрын

Fun fact

@sandramissy88

3 ай бұрын

Yes !!! I always love that he is

Like many people, I'm sure, my introduction to Filter was the song Hey Man Nice Shot. The first time I heard this song I immediately loved it and wondered who it was. When told I refused to believe that it was the same band, even after I verified it! Great song!!

@chrismunoz7859

2 жыл бұрын

Mine was take a picture off the movie little Nicky however my favorite is (can't you) trip like I do

@darkbladetri

2 жыл бұрын

This was it

@TheAgentAssassin

Жыл бұрын

I lived in Hawaii in my 20s when this song was fresh out. It always brings back so many memories I almost cry everytime I hear it. Love everyone around you , even your enemies. Take it from this 52yr old , it's worth the pain.

This song always gives me chills; the melody, the singing, the way it all comes together beautifully. Lexi, fantastic job w/the interpretation!

@jtarantula3390

Жыл бұрын

Same, only I cry too

This song brings me back to 2000 & 2001 instantly.....what a great song

@EmeraldBayMovies

Жыл бұрын

Same here man

I was driving for a living 12 hours a day, 6 days a week back when this song was on the radio. A very calming song when you're wrapped too tight.

Great song and memories!!! Really good choice! This was in ‘99

Whenever I hear this I instantly think of The Girl Next Door that early 2000s movie.

@timohaikarainen3957

9 күн бұрын

it all makes sense if you just watch the movie. "i feel like a newborn"

Good alternative, post-grunge, industrial rock band for the '90s and '00s! They have another good videos should see "Hey Man, Nice Shot!" , "Welcome to the Fold", "Where do we Go From, Here?"

@anemia94

2 жыл бұрын

"I'm not the only one", "Under", and "The only way is the wrong way", are also great 👌🏻

@platinumspider7859

2 жыл бұрын

Industrial?

Singers brother was the "liquid" terminator in T2, was is sopranos, Xfiles...

Such an incredibly beautiful song. I knew you guys would love it. His dad was incredibly well educated and successful and before he passed away he told his son that he was proud of him. RIP ✌️😎🎸

Lex has the best energy and is beautiful as hell. Shout-out to Brad for finding this gem. This channel is the shit.

Always a special place in my heart for this song. My late friend, Malaika, would just start screaming this song in my truck driving down the road. I miss those days. RIP Malaika, I love you.

Patrick was an Original touring member of NIN. I distinctly remember seeing Filter in concert and he had his arm in a cast. Still put on a great show.

@CDmusic10

Жыл бұрын

Oh really?? He toured with Nine Inch Nails?

@midwaygamer-ou3my

6 ай бұрын

​@@CDmusic10he's one of the founding members I believe?

@CDmusic10

6 ай бұрын

@midwaygamer-ou3my It's Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The rest are all just studio musicians lol. Well for the most part at least.

A lot of bands from the 1990s and 2000s that dominated the rock charts had one or two "radio-friendly" hits that crossed over to Top 40 radio, and "Take A Picture" was Filter's crossover hit, peaking at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 5, 2000.

He had a drunken moment on a plane among other things. Lex is pretty close

@jimjensen8048

Жыл бұрын

Not close . Skin is their's. Da

Awesome song! Reminds me of my childhood in the 90s. It's almost like the type of song you could play on any radio station back in the day.

@jaimegrayson6739

2 жыл бұрын

This was around late 90s

@christianhansen3292

2 жыл бұрын

Hypnotic song

i really like how lex pieces together meanings from 1 listen

Great tune! Reminds me of a pleasant summer day. Love your channel.

Good news. He wasn't strung out on dope. Just drunk on alcohol on an airplane. 😆

Not drugs, but close. He was drunk. jaja

I absolutely love this song. I completely forgot about it until now. You guys are amazing in how you hit so many songs that are favorites of mine that nobody else does. Well, I’m off to listen to this song about a dozen times in a row.

@friendtostfrancis

2 жыл бұрын

Love this one too!

@mikethayer8122

2 жыл бұрын

@@friendtostfrancis This whole album is fantastic. I bought it for this song but was pleasantly surprised!

@friendtostfrancis

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikethayer8122 Yes. 😊

@dannycasson1551

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikethayer8122 thanks! I had the album long ago but you just jogged my memory of how good it is.

The whole album Title of Record that this track is from is awesome and amazing! Most of it is a lot heavier!

I liked this song and band a lot in the 90s A good mix of chill and heavy

Man.. Lex is usually smiling a big toothy grin so much I hadn't really noticed, but , saw you kinda stoic for a sec, and except for being younger, and tinier, you look just like your momma.

I swear I was just thinking I wish they would react too this song, wow crazy!!

I always found this song incredibly relaxing. I actually use it to calm myself when I'm feeling really anxious. While listening I imagine myself floating slowly down a river on a raft. Laying on my back looking up through the overhanging tree branches. Sunlight glittering through the branches here and there. This song damn near puts me to sleep every time, but in a good way!

This song is one of the best things about life, don't know about the lyrics, but the sound and the emotion it invokes.

Maybe it's just about an award moment where he thought someone was starting at him to much. And being judged wrongly. No matter what, the song rules!! I first heard this on the radio when I was a dishwasher!!! Love it ever since

This song just takes me right back to that American Pie/Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Girl Next Door era. I miss the 90s/early 00's so much. This is that 'end of the last night before everyone grows up and grows apart' feeling. That 'leaving high school' feeling. It's such an emotion filled sound to me.

@STORM0985

Жыл бұрын

Well said my friend. Hope all is well.

I saw Filter play at a small venue in my town a few years ago. There weren’t many people there which was great for me because I was able to get right up front. It was a great show!

@sammysoppy3361

2 жыл бұрын

that’s kinda sad tbh lol… for the band I mean

@x-Abraham-x2

7 ай бұрын

@@sammysoppy3361Nobody really appreciates good music until it’s gone. Sad for the band but heartwarming to those who saw the band perform❤

Since no one has mentioned it yet. The subtle increase in percussion, from the soft hand drums leading into the loud snare hits is a masterclass in drumming complementing the song.

@Sn00chieb00chies

7 ай бұрын

Yes just like how the first chorus is acoustic and very dreamy and the other two get progressively louder with distorted guitar soooooooo good

This song ALWAYS AWLAYS ALWAYS reduces me to tears 😭

This song time warps me right back to 1999.

Amazing track from the 90s...you should also do "Hey Man, Nice Shot". The singer is the brother of Robert Patrick (the T-1000 from Terminator 2).

@user-no7vv5gi2v

2 жыл бұрын

wow cool i had no idea. They have the same weasel face look

@WyattsWildNature

2 жыл бұрын

also the orignal guitar player for Nine Inch Nails, Trent told him off like go get a pizza job if you need money, so he went and Made Filter

When you hear Filter's discography, this seems like such an out of place song - then you learn about the back story, and it's the most Richard Patrick story ever

In addition to someone's explanation of the story behind this incident (the lead singer, Richard Patrick, getting drunk on an airplane, taking his clothes off, making a complete ass of himself, etc.), Patrick stated that his dad was initially offended by the line "What do you think of your son now?". Patrick says that the song is kind of open ended, and that at different times that line might mean something else. Sometimes it means that he's worried what his dad will think about all the shameful incidents, or other times it might mean that despite all of Patrick's problems, he hopes his dad is proud of him that he made it.

@jenewbee

2 жыл бұрын

Weren't some type of psychedelic drug involved too?

Never heard of this band. Love it. Reminds me of Ex lead singer of Genius.

@puppetmaster8551

2 жыл бұрын

Highly recommend their song “where do we go from here”. The lead singer is Richard Patrick, he’s the younger brother of Robert Patrick who played the t-1000 in terminator 2. The singer was also a part of nine inch nails from 89-93 as well. Solid band and Richard Patrick is a cool musician

I live how this song starts acustic and by the end goes full on metal

Omgosh the amazing memories this song brings back 😊❤

The vibing to the chorus is exactly how I felt. As soon as it comes in you’re transcended to a dream realm.

Filter mainman Richard Patrick was once a guitarist in Nine Inch Nails back in the late 80's/ early 90's... he and NIN frontman Trent Reznor had a falling out and Patrick split to form his own project in 1994 that became Filter... the debut album 'Short bus' in 1995 was a platinum success. Patrick had a long history w/ alcoholism... coincidentally the same issue that plagued NIN's Trent Reznor... Yeah, I think this about waking up after blacking out on alcohol and being unable to recall what happened.

@fathalfbreed

2 жыл бұрын

The movie Hired Gun was a good one and touched on this.

@Chris.Davis.2

2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't his brother in Terminator 2 ? Edit:: I just got my answer, thanks 😊

Whenever I hear this song I think "Damn, I can't believe this guy was in nine inch nails". Best song by Filter has got to be Take Another.

Now we just need to get "(Can't You) Trip Like I Do" on a poll, and get it to win. They'll trip out on that song.

@JRcomments

2 жыл бұрын

Crystal Method / Filter remix and/or their original.

I forgot how amazing this song was. I used to listen to this in my grandparent’s old house 🏡 after school 🏫. I couldn’t get enough of the chorus. The melody is so good.

Richard is pretty vocal about his political beliefs but for his music, he's a solid front man. A band I'd say you need to see live at least once in your life.

Filter- great 3-piece band saw them open for White Zombie years ago. Always liked Filter- Hey Man, Nice Shot is their YUGE song. This song was big but a little on the "poppy" side.

I absolutely love this song! Thank you for reacting to it!

This song has such a great chill vibe

This is another one of those albums that just gets better and better track by track.

Great song! So is "Hey man, nice shot" by Filter 😀

@NotNotKenny

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly those 2 are the only songs i remember by them from way back when.

@stephenulmer3781

2 жыл бұрын

@@NotNotKenny yes!. For second I almost said "Send the pain below" but then remembered thats by Chevelle lmao It sucks getting older 😀

@NotNotKenny

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenulmer3781That does sound like it could be a Filter song though!Just gave a quick search to see if i missed anything by Filter and no i did not.😆

This is one of my favourite songs of all time. Thanks Brad and Lex for reacting. Subscribed

That's Lex, sure is a high intellectual pure spirit human being way to go! I'm just saying do you dig?

More from the mid- to late-90s and early '00s, please. :)

Finally back to the 90's! Do these too: Semisonic "Closing Time" Local H "Bound For The Floor" Meat Puppets "Backwater" Hum "Stars" Daft Punk "Around The World" Jackyl "When Will It Rain" Extreme "Rest In Peace" Juvenile "Back That Azz Up" ha just threw that in there 4 da f**k of it! Living Colour "Type" Sonic Youth "Bull In The Heather" L7 "Andres"🤘💀✌

@kennypemberton1350

2 жыл бұрын

Not to many people have done Local H

@ZuditaWithaZ

2 жыл бұрын

Oooh, this is a killer list. Hell yeah to Local H, Living Colour, Sonic Youth, and L7. I'd love Shining Light by Ash, Sick of Myself by Matthew Sweet, Headache by Frank Black, Brimful of Asha by Cornershop, Me Myself and I by De La Soul, and Radiation Vibe by Fountain of Wayne.

@ronparsons8786

2 жыл бұрын

I second this entire list!!

they have a follow up song to this called "Where Do We Go From Here" in 2002

@puppetmaster8551

2 жыл бұрын

“Where do we go from here” is so damn great, absolutely love that song

@BKLYN_TZU

2 жыл бұрын

@@puppetmaster8551 PuppetMaster85 me too it's one of my favorite songs from Filter

@puppetmaster8551

2 жыл бұрын

@@BKLYN_TZU ya they’ve got some really good material but that might be my favorite of them all, that song is so addicting to me I’ve listened to it so many times

@BKLYN_TZU

2 жыл бұрын

@@puppetmaster8551 Puppetmaster 85 i have their first three CDs i agree there's something very special about 'Where Do We Go From Here" and what makes this song so great too is the music video it fits the theme of the song so perfectly of after high school what's next me too when I first heard this song I couldn't stop listening too it lol

@puppetmaster8551

2 жыл бұрын

@@BKLYN_TZU ya I agree both that video and especially the take a picture video are fantastic. Their first 3 records are just quality in general, really underrated.

I've seen Filter live. The singer was a guitarist for Nine Inch Nails. They are more known for heavier songs like "Hey Man Nice Shot".

@Chris.Davis.2

2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea the singer was a guitarist in Nine inch nails, wow, thanks for that information. 👍

@therealbuehler5002

2 жыл бұрын

He's also Henry Rollins' brother of Black Flag

@therealbuehler5002

2 жыл бұрын

I mean the Patrick that was terminator 2 liquid metal terminator, not Henry Rollins bro

You should check out Filter - Welcome to the Fold

Failure, Quicksand, HUM, Archers of Loaf, Swervedriver, Built to Spill, Pavement, Sebadoh, Local H, Samiam, Knapsack, Seam, Polvo, Slint, Paw, Tad, Jawbox, Braid, Jawbreaker, Jets to Brazil are all some really good lesser known 90s rock bands

I remember being obsessed with MTV and watching this back in the day.

Thank you guys finally Filter awesome 😎

These guys never fail to leave me in awe. Such a dynamic alternative rock band!

This song was released literally a few days after a big life change (good) for me so it definitely brings back a whole bunch of feelings from that time.

Man, this song takes me back to being a child in the early 2000s

This sounds like one of those Buffy the Vampir hunter or Charmed witches after credit songs back in the day's

100% correct take by Lex!

At some point my memories will fade and I won't remember much..my kids, family; my first loves, etcetera. I never liked having my picture taken but now that I'm older and seeing what my 95 year old grandfather went through, I am thankful of the picture taking. 😉. Because I probably won't remember. But I'm sure my kids will show me pictures. I never want to forget them beautiful faces.

The "Hey dad, what do you think about your son now?" line seals what is a decent song to begin with. I like chill toons like this. The drums remind me a lot of "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For".

I cannot believe Lex figured out the meaning of this song, haha. I've known of this song for like 2 decades and never understood it until I read the wiki article on it recently, haha.

Such an awesome song. Great vibes. You did their hey Man Nice shot song it's fire too. I'm impressed Brad liked the sound.

Lexi, the look on her face at 6:41 priceless

Title Of Record is a great album. The whole things rocks, this song included.

Wow, this brings back memories! I was never much of a fan of this song but it used to play everywhere!

Love this song.

I love this song, nice to see someone reacting to it

This also makes think of tripping on mushroom, based out of my school, last year in college, on the dean's list, screaming, "Hey, dad what you think of your son now."

Such a great song!!!!

Love that tune

This entire album is so good 👍👏 great vocals

Forget the old version of your life, and let yourself fall into the new one... Have faith in your intuition.

One of my favorites

Love this song and the group neat video

If you dont get a lump in your throat and tear up to this song, then you are not human.

The singer Richard Patrick was once a member of Nine Inch Nails.

they were good!

Man, I love this song! ♡

A favorite for sure...

I don't know why I love this song so damn much

This is my favorite song of all time!

Filter! Richard Patrick's band after he left (or either was kicked out of) Nine Inch Nails. Those first two albums were great.

For 90's music Filter had some good ones. Another 90's band to consider looking at is Stabbing Westward. Songs such as Shame and What Do I Have To Do were their bigger hits. Candlebox is another good 90's group to look into but I think you reviewed them already.

Definitely need more filter

yo that girl reaction...er is actually so pretty. I love the no makeup beauty.

3:07 We remember everything as we're documenting the experience, we just struggle accessing the files.

Lead singer Richard Patrick has said that the song is about him getting drunk on an airplane, taking off all of his clothes, and fighting with the flight attendants who tried to subdue him... LoL

Nice taste... great song!

No one remembers what they had for breakfast 3 days ago lol. Agreed. You guys are the best. This is such a nostalgic song for me like 1979 by SP, you guys may also like some of the better songs from SP on Pisces Iscariot, and even Stone Temple Pilots - Lady Picture Show.

SME sure does a good job of making sure nobody discovers the music they own. The Romantics? Never heard of them.

His brother is robert patrick. The T1000 in terminator 2

He said he literally wrote this about being drunk and getting naked on a airplane. So yeah he was so plastered that he didn’t remember it happening. Also his father’s disapproval about of a screw up he was and how he would never make it as a musician. His brother is Robert Patrick. Actor for famous for roles Terminator : Judgement Day and as David Duchovny’s replacement on The X-Files. So yeah he was the black sheep of the family.