4 Small Black and White Pictures of You
by DEC3

Album: DEC3 (2014)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • "4 Small Black and White Pictures of You" is the eighth track on DEC3's 2014 debut self-titled album. The song is one of the oldest on the disc as it was written by DEC3's guitarist, Jon Haber, in 1998.
  • The tune references when Haber was a teenager and would go to the boardwalk or a carnival and take pictures in the photo booth. The machine would dispense them in strips of four and in black-and-white.

    Haber revealed in our interview that lyrically the song is more than just reminiscing about a past love. "He remembers taking these pictures and as the song goes on he misses the girl that he was with but what he really misses the most is how he used to be," he said.

    Haber added regarding the true meaning of the tune: "He talks about the pictures but it's really not the relationship. He wishes he could be that free spirit again or be like that person he sees in those pictures."

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Pam Tillis

Pam TillisSongwriter Interviews

The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father.

Rock Stars of Horror

Rock Stars of HorrorMusic Quiz

Rock Stars - especially those in the metal realm - are often enlisted for horror movies. See if you know can match the rocker to the role.

Frankie Valli

Frankie ValliSong Writing

An interview with Frankie Valli, who talks about why his songs - both solo and with The Four Seasons - have endured, and reflects on his time as Rusty Millio on The Sopranos.

Part of Their World: The Stories and Songs of 13 Disney Princesses

Part of Their World: The Stories and Songs of 13 Disney PrincessesSong Writing

From "Some Day My Prince Will Come" to "Let It Go" - how Disney princess songs (and the women who sing them) have evolved.

Kip Winger

Kip WingerSongwriter Interviews

The Winger frontman reveals the Led Zeppelin song he cribbed for "Seventeen," and explains how his passion for orchestra music informs his songwriting.

Stephen Christian of Anberlin

Stephen Christian of AnberlinSongwriter Interviews

The lead singer/lyricist for Anberlin breaks down "Impossible" and covers some tracks from their 2012 album Vital.