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.
Carbon Kid
Brian Molko Lyrics
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You do what you want
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You do what you want
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You do what you want
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You do what you want
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You do what you want
You're carbon kid with a sinister diagram
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We're leaving the ground
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We're leaving the ground
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We're leaving the ground
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We'll never be found
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We'll never be found
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We'll never be found
You're a carbon kid with a sinister diagram
With a sinister diagram
Sinister diagram
And when this half is over
And we crave our second skin
We could compliment each other
On the state that we are in
And when we leave this place forever
And we're floating out in space
Take an easy route to heaven
With a smile upon your face
You're a carbon kid
With a sinister diagram
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You do what you want
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You do what you want
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You do what you want
You're a carbon kid with a sinister diagram
You're a carbon kid with a sinister diagram
You're a carbon kid with a sinister diagram
You're a carbon kid with a sinister diagram
Sinister diagram
You're a carbon kind with a sinister diagram
The lyrics of Brian Molko's "Carbon Kid" speak of a character who persists in doing what they want despite their surroundings. The repetition of "Image image, You do what you want" signifies the individual's disregard for the opinions of others and validates their sense of self. The phrase "Carbon Kid" is symbolic of an individual formed by the environment they inhabit, malleable and influenced by outside factors. This "Carbon Kid" however possesses a "sinister diagram," an allusion to an underlying plan or agenda which may prove harmful to those around them.
The chorus suggests a sense of escape or avoidance of responsibility, "We're leaving the ground, We'll never be found," the individual desires to evade all negative consequences and responsibilities of their actions. The song, in its entirety, serves as an emblem of rebellion against societal constructs and the pursuit of individualism.
The lyrics of the song are open to interpretation, as they possess varied meanings depending on the perspective of the listener. Some may view the song as a commentary on conformity or blind adherence to societal standards, while others may interpret it as an ode to individualism and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
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The singer is emphasizing the importance of visualization and imagination
You do what you want
Freedom of choice and individuality is celebrated
You're carbon kid with a sinister diagram
The person being addressed is likened to a carbon-based lifeform with a hidden agenda or plan
We're leaving the ground
The artist is envisioning a departure from the current reality and a journey into the unknown or different
We'll never be found
The idea of being untraceable or unidentifiable is presented
And when this half is over
Refers to a significant time period, possibly life itself, coming to an end or changing
And we crave our second skin
The singer is picturing a transformation or rebirth into a new form or state
We could compliment each other
Valuing and acknowledging the connections and relationships formed with others
On the state that we are in
Affirming the significance of one's current position or state in life
And when we leave this place forever
The artist is referencing a final departure from a physical location, likely due to death
And we're floating out in space
A metaphoric representation of experiencing an otherworldly freedom or detachment
Take an easy route to heaven
Suggesting the idea of an afterlife and hoping for a comfortable or peaceful path to it
With a smile upon your face
Endorsing the idea of dying contently and happily
Sinister diagram
Repetition of the phrase, emphasising again the idea of a hidden or dangerous plan
You're a carbon kind with a sinister diagram
A final reiteration of the central topic of the song
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLYN THOMAS, RICHARD WOOLGAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nradisic
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you do what you want
You're carbon kid with a sinister diagram
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we're leaving the ground
Image image
we'll never be found
You're a carbon kid with a sinister diagram
And when this half is over
and we crave our second skin
we could compliment each other
on the state that we are in
and when we leave this place forever
and we're floating out in space
take an easy route to heaven
with a smile upon your face
You're a carbon kid
with a sinister diagram
Image image
you do what you want
You're a carbon kind with a sinister diagram
@user-fu8rt7bf8z
Its been 14years 😱
Remembering playing TDU 1 as a child , still play it!
@umbertorueda7581
And pgr
@SMoK177
And with platinum mod its Wonderfull, nothing can't stand with it!
@martinfairclough3581
Everything brian sings is always brillient.hes the best singer.
@BDozer666
Good song for crusing around Hawaii :P
@hanasladeckova3970
+TheBDwang Yes, you are right!
@Megumi_Bandicoot
B Dawg! My former homeboy from GTAForums.
@anjaspurwanto9789
TDU
@BierBart12
@@Megumi_Bandicoot It's so weird to see people you've been on forums with, in other places
I saw him a lot on GTAForums, but I was a shy as fuck kid who didn't even post anything
@codycodetta9686
and MV Agusta...or Lamborghini