1) Placebo is… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four artists with the name Placebo:
1) Placebo is a British alternative rock band formed in London in 1994 by vocalist-guitarist Brian Molko and bassist-guitarist Stefan Olsdal. Drummer Robert Schultzberg joined in late 1994 but left in 1996 shortly after the release of the band's eponymous debut album due to conflicts with Molko. He was replaced the same year by Steve Hewitt. Molko was born in Belgium, and Olsdal and Schultzberg were born in Sweden. Remaining members Molko and Olsdal both grew up in Luxembourg before separately relocating to London and are both British citizens.
Following the release of a demo, a split single, and their eponymous debut album, Placebo gained exposure in 1997 after the single "Nancy Boy" became popular in the UK, a song notorious at the time for its gender-bending content. The band stood out among the Britpop scene they were associated with at the time for their androgynous appearance and musical content, as well as Molko's distinctive voice and lyrics which openly discussed sexuality, mental health, and drug use.
Hewitt left Placebo in 2007 due to personal and musical differences. He was replaced the following year by Steve Forrest. Placebo released two albums with Forrest, who left in 2015 to pursue his own musical career. Since 2015, Placebo has been officially a duo, though augmented with additional musicians.
Placebo has collaborated with various artists over the years, including David Bowie, Justin Warfield, Michael Stipe, and Alison Mosshart. To date, Placebo has released eight studio albums, all of which have reached the Top 20 in the United Kingdom, and have sold around 14 million records worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placebo_(band)
Discography
Placebo (1996)
Without You I'm Nothing (1998)
Black Market Music (2000)
Sleeping with Ghosts (2003)
Meds (2006)
Battle for the Sun (2009)
Loud Like Love (2013)
Never Let Me Go (2022)
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2) Placebo is a Jazz Rock/Jazz fusion band from Belgium who released three LPs in the early '70s. Their members were performing with Aksak Maboul, Larry Coryell, Focus, Telex, and Cos.
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3) Placebo is a female-fronted British Post-Punk/New Wave band from the early '80s who had two LPs and two 45s out.
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4) Placebo is a four-piece rock band from Calgary, AB, Canada, fronted by Leslie Feist. Other members included Kieran McAuley on guitar, Elescia on bass, and Toby on drums. This information is based on the liner notes of their CD "Don't Drink the Bathwater," released in 1994 on Cry Baby Records. After discovering the UK Placebo, they renamed the band Placebo4 for the 1996 release of their 7-inch "Sailor Boy," also on Cry Baby Records. Dale Becker on drums.
Every You Every Me
Placebo Lyrics
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You pucker up, our passion's spent
My heart's a tart, your body's rent
My body's broken, yours is spent
Carve your name into my arm
Instead of stressed I lie here charmed
'Cause there's nothing else to do
Every me and every you
Sucker love a box I choose
No other box I choose to use
Another love I would abuse
No circumstances could excuse
In the shape of things to come
Too much poison, come undone
'Cause there's nothing else to do
Every me and every you
Every me and every you
Every me
Sucker love, who's known to swing
Prone to cling and waste these things
Pucker up for heaven's sake
There's never been so much at stake
I serve my head up on a plate
It's only comfort, calling late
'Cause there's nothing else to do
Every me and every you
Every me and every you
Every me
Every me and every you
Every me
Like the naked leads the blind
I know I'm selfish, I'm unkind
Sucker love, I always find
Someone to bruise and leave behind
All alone in space and time
There's nothing here, but what here's mine?
Something borrowed, something blue
Every me and every you
Every me and every you
Every me
Every me and every you
Every me
Every me and every you
Every me
Every me and every you
Every me
Every me and every you
Every me
Every me and every you
Every me
The opening lines "Sucker love is heaven sent, You pucker up, our passion's spent" set the tone for the entire song, describing a relationship of obsessive and addictive love. The metaphor of "sucker" love suggests that the singer is being taken advantage of and perhaps even fooled by the object of his affection. In the next lines, "My heart's a tart, your body's rent, My body's broken, yours is spent," the imagery becomes even more visceral, with the suggestion that the singer's heart has been used and that his companion's body has been spent or depleted.
The chorus, "Every me and every you" reinforces the idea that these two individuals are intertwined in a codependent and inextricable relationship. These lines, "Carve your name into my arm, Instead of stressed I lie here charmed, 'Cause there's nothing else to do" suggest that the singer is so obsessed with their partner that he would ask them to carve their name into his arm, and that his fixation is such that he is no longer capable of feeling stress, only pleasure.
The second verse, "Sucker love a box I choose, No other box I choose to use" suggests that the singer is aware of the toxicity of his love, but that he is unable or unwilling to break free from it. The final lines, "Every me and every you, Every me" drive home the idea that this is a cycle that repeats itself continually.
Line by Line Meaning
Sucker love is heaven sent
This love is addictive and seemingly perfect, but it is not genuine and ultimately destructive.
You pucker up, our passion's spent
We try to sustain the passion, but it quickly fades away leaving us empty.
My heart's a tart, your body's rent
My emotions are promiscuous, while you are left feeling used and abused.
My body's broken, yours is spent
I have given all that I can, while you are left drained and depleted.
Carve your name into my arm
I want to display a permanent reminder of your presence and ownership over me.
Instead of stressed I lie here charmed
Despite the chaos around me, I choose to distract myself with the fleeting feeling of love.
'Cause there's nothing else to do
Feeling lost and complacent, love seems like the only escape from boredom.
Every me and every you
We are in this together, each of us bringing our own baggage to the relationship.
Sucker love a box I choose
I am trapped in this cycle of toxic love, unable to break free from the allure.
No other box I choose to use
I can't seem to escape this pattern, even though I know that it's destructive.
Another love I would abuse
I am aware of my own destructive tendencies, and would inevitably hurt someone else in a new relationship.
No circumstances could excuse
There is no justification for the pain that I have caused and continue to cause in my relationships.
In the shape of things to come
The future looks bleak and unchanging, as I continue in this cycle of self-destruction.
Too much poison, come undone
The toxicity in my life has become too much to bear, and I am starting to fall apart.
Sucker love, who's known to swing
This love is unpredictable and often causes me to swing between euphoria and despair.
Prone to cling and waste these things
I hold onto love desperately, even when it is toxic and damaging to both me and my partner.
Pucker up for heaven's sake
Despite the pain and destruction, I can't help but keep seeking out this addictive and unhealthy love.
There's never been so much at stake
The stakes feel higher than ever, as I continue to hurt myself and others in this cycle of toxic love.
I serve my head up on a plate
I am willingly sacrificing my own well-being and happiness for the sake of love, even when it is self-destructive.
It's only comfort, calling late
In the loneliness and darkness of night, love seems like the only solace that can be found.
Like the naked leads the blind
I blindly follow my desperation for love, even when it is obviously leading me into darkness.
I know I'm selfish, I'm unkind
I am aware of my own destructive tendencies, and recognize that I am hurting those I claim to love.
Sucker love, I always find
Despite knowing the damage that it causes, I am always drawn back into this cycle of toxic and addictive love.
Someone to bruise and leave behind
I am using others as a means to my own ends, leaving them bruised and broken in my wake.
All alone in space and time
Despite being in relationships, I feel completely isolated and alone in this cycle of toxic love.
There's nothing here, but what here's mine?
In this cycle of toxic love, I am only concerned with my own pleasure and satisfaction, leaving nothing behind for anyone else.
Something borrowed, something blue
The cycle of toxic love is like a wedding tradition, where you borrow someone's love and leave them feeling blue.
Every me and every you
We are both playing into and perpetuating this cycle of toxic love, hurting each other along the way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul Campion, Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal, Steven James Hewitt
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