diff --git a/zsh/aliases.zsh b/zsh/aliases.zsh
index 3b0a672..de92f80 100644
--- a/zsh/aliases.zsh
+++ b/zsh/aliases.zsh
@@ -35,4 +35,4 @@ fi
 # -------------------------------------------------------------------
 alias irc='ssh -t irc tmux attach'
 alias xterm='xterm -fa terminus -fs 8'
-alias bim='vim -c 'set background=light'
+alias bim='vim +"set background=light"'