While Molko was brought up in a strict household that disapproved of artistic expression (his father wanted him to become a banker) he rebelled by affecting an androgynous image, wearing nail polish, lipstick and eyeliner, and listening to punk and glam rock. In his late teens, he came out as bisexual.
Molko and Stefan Olsdal both attended the International School of Luxembourg in Luxembourg, but they were never friends. When Molko moved to London to study drama at Goldsmiths College, where he graduated with a degree, he met Olsdal at South Kensington Tube Station. Molko invited Olsdal to one of his gigs in a club, which he played with Steve Hewitt. Olsdal was impressed with Molko's voice, and together they formed Ashtray Heart; eventually they changed the name to Placebo. Together with drummer Robert Schultzberg (a friend of Olsdal's from Sweden) performed together in 1996. Schultzberg did not fit in the band, however, and was soon replaced with Steve Hewitt, who played on Placebo's demo tracks.
Molko's musical influences include David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion, Sonic Youth, PJ Harvey, Nick Drake, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joy Division, The Cure and The Pixies. Molko taught himself to play guitar. At the age of 16 he got a Telecaster replica as a present from his parents. Soon After, he bought a real telecaster. He plays other instruments such as bass, harmonica, keyboard, saxophone, drums and turntables. Occasionally, Molko works as a disc jockey at clubs, he's definately not very good at it. Nowadays Molko listens to electro-clash artist Peaches, his old favourite, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and many others.
Along with Hewitt and Olsdal, he had a small role in the 1998 film Velvet Goldmine, for which Placebo performed the T. Rex song 20th Century Boy. He played Malcolm, a singer of the fictional glam rock band, The Flaming Creatures.
In 2005, Molko's long-term partner, Helena Berg, gave birth to his first child, Cody. He said he named the child after his long-time friend who died in a car accident.
He has performed as a guest vocalist on tracks by:
Timo Maas - Pictures, Like Siamese and First Day
Alpinestars - Carbon Kid
Trash Palace - The Metric System, Je t'aime, moi non plus (duet with Asia Argento)
the AC Acoustics - Crush
Kristeen Young - No Other God
Dream City Film Club - Some
Jane Birkin - Smile.
He also wrote the English lyrics to 'Pink water' version 3, a song by Indochine from the album that is due to be released at the end of 2006. Molko is friends with David Bowie, with whom he sang Placebo's Without You I'm Nothing and 20th Century Boy live. He has used a Fender Jaguar, Fender Thinline Telecaster, Gibson SG in the past and currently plays Gretsch guitars .
He lives in London but frequently travels to Paris.
The April 17th, 2007 Placebo show in Omaha, Nebraska, at the Sokol Auditorium was canceled after Molko was rushed to the emergency room after fighting flu symptoms for a number of days. The band has promised to re-schedule that show near the end of the summer.
Blind
Brian Molko Lyrics
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And guarantee a source divine
Rid you of possessions fleeting
Remain your funny valentine
Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind
Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind
If I could tear you from the ceiling
I know best have tried
I'd fill your every breath with meaning
And find a place we both could hide
Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind
Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind
You don't believe me
But you do this every time
Please don't drive me blind
Please don't drive me blind
I know you're broken
I know you're broken
I know you're broken
If I could tear you from the ceiling
I'd freeze us both in time
And find a brand new way of seeing
Your eyes forever glued to mine
Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind
Don't go and leave me
And please don't drive me blind
Please don't drive me blind
Please don't drive me blind
Please don't drive me blind
Please don't drive me blind
The lyrics to Brian Molko's song "Blind" express a deep desire to have control over a loved one's emotions and wellbeing. The opening lines, "If I could tear you from the ceiling, And guarantee a source divine, Rid you of possessions fleeting, Remain your funny Valentine," suggest that the singer wishes they could remove their loved one from their current state of being and provide them with a sense of divine protection. They want to free their loved one from the fleeting possessions that may be bringing them pain and instead, provide them with a sense of stability and permanence.
The singer acknowledges their loved one's brokenness, repeating the line "I know you're broken" throughout the song. However, they still believe they can provide a new way of seeing and experiencing things together if only they had control over the situation. The chorus urges their loved one, "Don't go and leave me, And please don't drive me blind," revealing a fear of losing control and being left alone to face the reality of their loved one's vulnerability.
Overall, "Blind" is a powerful plea for control and stability in the face of uncertainty and pain. It speaks to the universal desire to protect those we love and shield them from harm, even when we may not have the power to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could tear you from the ceiling
If I could remove you from the place that you are stuck in life
And guarantee a source divine
And provide you with something divinely inspiring to believe in
Rid you of possessions fleeting
Take away your temporary objects of desire that are not truly important in life
Remain your funny valentine
Stay by your side as your loyal companion, even in difficult times
Don't go and leave me
Please don't abandon me
And please don't drive me blind
And please don't cause me to lose sight of what is important in life
I know best have tried
I have already made my best efforts to change the situation
I'd fill your every breath with meaning
I would give purpose to every aspect of our lives together
And find a place we both could hide
And find a safe haven where we can escape from the stresses of the world
You don't believe me
You don't trust me
But you do this every time
But you keep engaging in these patterns of behavior that hurt both of us
I know you're broken
I know that you are emotionally wounded and in need of healing
If I could tear you from the ceiling
If I could free you from your emotional trapped state
I'd freeze us both in time
I would want time to stand still to preserve this moment of content
And find a brand new way of seeing
And discover a new perspective on life together
Your eyes forever glued to mine
We would never want to look away from each other's gaze
Please don't drive me blind
Please don't cause me to lose focus on the important things in life
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CrazyGirl-dh4gp
If I could tear you from the ceiling,
And guarantee a source divine,
Rid you off possessions fleeting,
Remain your funny valentine.
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.
If I could tear you from the ceiling,
I know the best have tried,
I'd fill your every breath with meaning,
And find a place we both could hide.
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.
You don't believe me, but you do this every time,
Please don't drive me blind.
Please don't drive me blind..
I know we're broken,
I know we're broken,
I know we're broken.
If I could tear you from the ceiling,
I'd freeze us both in time,
Find a brand new way of seeing..
Your eyes forever glued to mine.
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind,
Don't go and leave me,
And please don't drive me blind.
I know I broke it,
I know I broke it,
I know I broke it,
I know I broke it.
@viktoria6279
i'm in love with: "your eyes forever glued to mine"
@aliciachavira324
It´s a new way of seeing!!!! ;)
@travisb4465
I know your broken
@betharramrojas8051
Same :'D
@antoniskalpakis
Most beautiful words
@gabrielasobral1194
i haven't heard this song in 7 years or so. at the lowest point in my depression, i would hear it on repeat for hours... still touches deeply but i'm glad i could hear it again, but without suffering this time. amazing song, so strong.
@jerry14heypeeps49
Yeah. I agree
@betharramrojas8051
I'm so glad to read that c:
@Jefferson-ci5dv
Exactly that happened to me. Now I can listen to it but without crying.
@carnifex8
I came back to this song right when i relapsed into my mdd again. Devastating but nonetheless an amazing song ❤