Images Lyrics – Aminé, 454, Toro y Moi

Images Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus: Toro y Moi]
This part is about how everyday things, like a sunset, happen all the time, so why take a picture of it? But when it comes to someone you care about and won’t see for a while, a photo becomes more than just an image—it’s a memory that holds emotion and meaning. It’s not about capturing something pretty; it’s about holding on to someone who matters.

[Post-Chorus: Aminé & Toro y Moi]
This line is reflecting on how life is made up of tiny moments that seem small but mean a lot. These bits of time pass by, and while we might set them aside or forget them, they still hold a special place in our personal stories.

[And for a frame, a terabyte ?]
This line is questioning how we store so many digital memories now. A single frame, like a printed photo, used to mean a lot. Now we keep terabytes of pictures, but the emotion behind them might be getting lost in the overload.

[Verse 1: Aminé]
Aminé is talking about how the photos in his house help him keep people close to him, even if they’re no longer around. He’s not talking about saving them to iCloud or anything digital—he means actual physical photos that he can hold. There’s a love that’s fading, and pictures are his way of remembering it. Even though he and the person might not be in touch anymore, there’s no bitterness. The memories bring a warm kind of nostalgia. He admits he can’t let go of these pictures because they make him feel grounded, like some things will always stay the same. He also jokes about not checking his phone storage or reminders, pointing out how easy it is to forget stuff in today’s world. Still, we all wait for those emotional, catchy parts of life—the chorus moments—that we remember the most.

[Chorus: Toro y Moi & 454]
This chorus repeats the idea that some everyday things, like the sunset, don’t need to be photographed because they happen all the time. But when it’s someone you care about and won’t see again soon, a photo becomes way more important. It captures a memory, a feeling, a connection. The song’s pointing out the difference between snapping a random shot and keeping something that actually matters to your heart.

[Post-Chorus: Aminé & Toro y Moi]
Once again, this short part reminds us how life is full of little time slices. These small moments—simple, passing, maybe forgotten—still help shape our lives, even if we don’t always notice them.

[And for a frame, a terabyte ?]
It’s bringing up that same question again—how did we go from treasuring one photo in a frame to storing thousands of them on our devices? It’s a bit of a reality check about how much we capture versus how much we truly value.

[Verse 2: 454]
454 goes into a more abstract, trippy vibe here. He talks about feeling overwhelmed, deep in thought, like he’s swimming in emotions. He mentions needing to update his tech, which isn’t cheap, and wanting high-quality pictures, like Polaroids that still feel real. There’s a quick moment where saying “cheese” for a photo actually seems to help meet someone’s emotional need. He’s thinking about the past and how it shows up every year, like a cycle. He likes to keep his emotions lowkey, kind of hidden, like when you can’t identify a track’s name. He reflects on everyday memories that weren’t big events but still meant something. He mentions using old flip phones without data, which takes him back in time. One photo can say so much without even needing a caption. When life gets tough, those images hold the emotions we can’t always express. He’s saying we shouldn’t let time just slip away—we should hold onto these moments before they fade.

[Bridge: Toro y Moi & Aminé]
This part just keeps repeating how moments in life are quick and fleeting. It’s like a soft reminder that what we’re living right now won’t last forever—it’s just a moment. But even if it’s short, that moment matters, and it can stay with us in our memory or in a photo.

[Outro: Aminé & Aminé’s Dad]
The outro is a really sweet and personal conversation between Aminé and his dad. It’s full of love, warmth, and humor. His dad is saying he looks younger every day, and there’s a light-hearted exchange about how Aminé brought youth back into his life. There’s also a funny moment about smoking weed, showing the relaxed and open vibe between them. It’s a touching way to wrap up the song, reminding us that relationships and real moments with loved ones are what really matter.