Special K
Placebo(Acoustic) Lyrics

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Coming up beyond belief
On this coronary thief
More than just a leitmotif
More chaotic, no relief
I'll describe the way I feel
Weeping wounds that never heal
Can the savior be for real
Or are you just my seventh seal?

No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Just like I swallowed half my stash
I never ever want to crash
No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Now you're back with dope demand
I'm on sinking sand
Gravity
No escaping gravity
Gravity
No escaping, not for free
I fall down, hit the ground
Make a heavy sound
Every time you seem to come around

I'll describe the way I feel
You're my new Achilles heel
Can this savior be for real
Or are you just my seventh seal?

No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Just like I swallowed half my stash
I never ever want to crash
No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Now you're back with dope demand
I'm on sinking sand
Gravity
No escaping gravity
Gravity
No escaping, not for free
I fall down, hit the ground
Make a heavy sound
Every time you seem to come around

No escaping gravity
No escaping gravity
No escaping gravity

No escaping gravity
Gravity [Repeat: x4]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Placebo's song Special K are describing the singer's addiction to drugs, specifically the drug Special K, or Ketamine. The opening lines describe the high that he experiences when he takes the drug, feeling "beyond belief" and like he is stealing himself away from reality. However, the following lines describe the darker aspects of the addiction - the feeling of chaos and lack of relief, and the "weeping wounds that never heal". The singer is questioning whether their drug use is sustainable or whether it is leading to their downfall.

The chorus uses repetition and metaphor to reinforce the addictive qualities of the drug. The line "you come on just like special K" compares the feeling of the drug's effects to the feeling of falling in love or lusting after someone. The singer fears crashing or burning out, but can't resist the pull of the drug's demand. The repeated mention of gravity and the singer falling to the ground reinforces the feeling that they are losing control and can't escape the consequences of their addiction, similar to the way gravity pulls us down no matter what.

Overall, the lyrics of Special K are a commentary on the seductive but ultimately dangerous nature of addiction, and the internal struggle that comes with trying to break free from its pull.

Line by Line Meaning

Coming up beyond belief
I am experiencing intense emotions that are difficult to comprehend.

On this coronary thief
These emotions feel like they are taking hold of my heart and causing it to race.

More than just a leitmotif
These feelings are more than just a recurring theme in my life.

More chaotic, no relief
The intensity of these emotions is overwhelming and there seems to be no way to alleviate the chaos.

I'll describe the way I feel
I will try to put these intense emotions into words.

Weeping wounds that never heal
These emotions are like open wounds that constantly bleed and do not seem to be getting better.

Can the savior be for real
Is there really someone or something that can save me from these intense emotions?

Or are you just my seventh seal?
Is the cause of these intense emotions actually something that will ultimately bring about my downfall?

No hesitation, no delay
You come on strong and decisive.

You come on just like special K
You have a powerful and euphoric effect on me.

Just like I swallowed half my stash
Your presence feels like I have just taken a large amount of a powerful drug.

I never ever want to crash
I do not want to come down from this high that your presence brings.

Now you're back with dope demand
Your presence is now essential to me and I need it to continue feeling this way.

I'm on sinking sand
Without your presence, I feel like I am losing my footing and sinking into an abyss of negative emotions.

Gravity
The force that is constantly pulling me down.

No escaping gravity
I cannot escape the negative pull of my emotions.

Not for free
There will be consequences for trying to escape these emotions.

I fall down, hit the ground
When you are not around, I feel like I am falling and hitting rock bottom.

Make a heavy sound
My emotional state is loud and overwhelming.

Every time you seem to come around
Whenever you are present, my emotions intensify.

You're my new Achilles heel
You are my new weakness and vulnerability.

No escaping gravity
I am unable to escape the negative pull of my emotions.

Gravity [Repeat: x4]
The force of these negative emotions is repeated and unrelenting.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVEN HEWITT

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@yainshidae

3y↑33

Coming up beyond belief
On this coronary thief

More than just a leitmotif
More chaotic, no relief

I'll describe the way I feel
Weeping wounds that never heal

Can this saviour be for real?
Or are you just my seventh seal?

No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Just like I swallowed half my stash
I never ever want to crash

No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Now you're back with dope demand
I'm on sinking sand

Gravity, no escaping
Gravity
Gravity
No escaping

Not for free
I fall down
Hit the ground
Make a heavy sound
Every time
You seem to come around

I'll describe the way I feel
You're my new Achilles heel

Can the saviour be for real?
Or are you just my seventh seal?

No hesitation
No delay
You come on just like special K
Just like I swallowed half my stash
I never ever want to crash

No hesitation
No delay
You come on just like special K
Now you're back in dope demand
I'm on sinking sand

Gravity
No escaping gravity
Gravity
No escaping

Not for free
I fall down
Hit the ground
Make a heavy sound
Every time
You seem to come around

No escaping gravity
No escaping gravity
No escaping gravity
No escaping gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity

@gavomaza

4y↑1

Lyrics

Coming up beyond belief
On this coronary thief
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
More than just a leitmotif
More chaotic, no relief
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
I'll describe the way I feel
Weeping wounds that never heal
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
Can the savior be for real
Or are you just my seventh seal?
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Just like I swallowed half my stash
I never ever wanna crash
No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Now you're back with dope demand
I'm on sinking sand
Gravity, no escaping
Gravity
Gravity, no escaping
Not for free
I fall down
Hit the ground
Make a heavy sound
Every time you seem to come around
I'll describe the way I feel
You're my new Achilles heel
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
Can this savior be for real
Or are you just my seventh seal?
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
(Bada bam bam ba da da da)
No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Just like I swallowed half my stash
I never ever wanna crash
No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Now you're back with dope demand
I'm on sinking sand
Gravity, no escaping
Gravity
Gravity, no escaping
Not for free
I fall down
Hit the ground
Make a heavy sound
Every time you seem to come around
No escaping gravity
No escaping gravity
No escaping gravity
No escaping gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity

All comments from YouTube:

@hollynagy8078

48w↑41

His voice never gets old...❤

@mariyatakeuchi9009

18w↑1

just heard thier latest live album and im amazed how it still holds up

@GreatSeal7

13w

Ik I love NLMG, this band is a masterpiece

@fral.2708

1y↑132

Just realized this was released 22 years ago! For me is always the new single of Placebo ❤️

@mattpigram

1y↑2

long as you love it,who cares why your here😉

@fral.2708

1y↑1

@matt pigram it must be miserable to get up every morning and live with such a negativity in the veins...

@mattpigram

1y↑1

@@fral.2708 wasnt meant in a negative way

@fral.2708

1y↑2

@matt pigram Ok sorry, I misunderstood

@CryptoKingsman

34w↑1

That song made placebo

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@Emma-ou9fn

51w↑67

I saw them in Boston last weekend. Absolutely phenomenal. Completely transported me back to my teens ❤

@ViciousMaximus

47w

You are still hot

@haleyrichardson8818

38w↑3

Jealous 💗

@marixalilith

7y↑190

one of my fav Placebo songs forever,it never gets old,adore!

@marcosizquierdo7769

3y↑1

Plaacebo 4ever mi band song sus temas ufffff

@pasqualeesperto6226

I like marixa Lilith beauty woman

@123bleri

9y↑256

This song turned on the radio today at the place where I work. I was so happy all of a sudden, couldn't help singing along.

@chloestevensontune3426

8y↑3

+Original drugs make me happy ;)

@joserobertocastro889

+Original lets get happy everybody

@martind6172

Me too

@aj4waffles

3y↑1

@Original I listened to this song for the first time on special k a few hours ago. Drugs make me very happy.

@Exile_ok

Which station is it? And is it in the UK?

@colinbell9534

4y↑39

One of the best bands ever...if you haven't already seen them live it's time you do!

@Azol570

hi, are they good live??

@imajoke8248

1y↑1

@Ali Z they are the best live band ever

@matthiasgeeroms7852

1y↑1

@Ali Z They are very good live. I have seen them already 9 times :-).

@velvetleaves6442

3y↑57

I have to have Ketamine infusions for my chronic pain and this is my theme song. I fucking love this song 💜

@chopo19x

25w

Quetamina🎉

@gemmascotland899

17w

Where can I get ketamine infusions??

@kraftthisile9113

4y↑75

My older brother introduced me to placebo in the early 90s. I'm amazed at just how much of a massive role placebos music would play into the rest of my life.
I couldn't say that about any other entertainer. Their music is a placebo for my mind and soul.

@jonkluxxduck9606

2y↑18

Los escucho desde que salieron en el 94 y esta canción es de las que me marcaron ,para mi de los mejores ritmos y una de sus mejores canciones

@DMHN84

4y↑14

20 years later... this still sparks emotions, I'm sure is not just the quarantine

@alexsotiria

same

@JasonG123

15w↑1

After growing older and falling in love with occasional recreational ketamine use, coming back to this song 15 years after I first heard it, it’s somehow even more amazing

@PreachermanDamned

5y↑283

The girl who introduced me to this band changed my life in many ways. I was 19 and she was 28, and she and I were lovers and it was wonderful. We strictly adhered to a "friends with benefits only" arrangement and I was perfectly fine with it. Being my age I had no interest in settling down, I wouldn't realise how much it meant to me until now, almost 10 years later. I never even asked myself why I let an "I love you" slip when drunk with her. Now we are hours and hours away from each other and haven't spoken in many years. I wish we could have seen where things would have gone. Rae, if you can read this, you still "come on like special k" to me, and I hope wherever you are, you are happy and loved. Thank you for opening my world up despite not completely understanding it at the time.

@lynnlacc

5y↑16

I'm crying with your history, this is amazing <3

@PreachermanDamned

5y↑10

@Lívia Oliveira It's a pang in my heart that I am not certain will ever go away. I like to think one day that I will see her again and realize the potential we had now that I am older. But that is slim to none. But I hope she has found someone who knows her worth and loves her completely. She deserves that happiness, and despite the ache I am grateful to have known her at all.

@blue03r6

5y↑6

it was for the best. the older you get the less you have in common. she will be thinking wills and aarp going through menopause and you will be 40 wanting to have fun still. but seriously, one day you will look back at a 19 year old and want to strangle them and think man, was I that annoying at that age? then you'll realize why she took off so to speak.. if you met now, it could probably work. but you were far too young to land a 30 year old woman. she only had 5 or 6 years left to have kids.

@PreachermanDamned

5y↑5

@blue03r6 That's a good way to look at it. As much as the feelings are there, the practicality of it certainly is not. I just come listen to placebo and reminisce on a beautiful, crazy and life changing tryst from years ago. I'm just glad I got to have my fling with her at all. Thank you for the perspective, internet stranger. :)

@JohnGaillaud

4y↑6

Dude... nobody cares

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@ryanpritchard3755

3y↑8

Placebo holds a special K kind if place in my early adolescence through adulthood. Timeless.

@skyskysolo9452

Ma nouvelle chanson :) Merci pour ton écoute et abonne toi a ma chaîne youtube si tu as aimé ma musique stp : https://youtu.be/sGLCeAvd1zw

@pedropalhua6036

3y↑8

no me canso de escuchar a este monstruo de la musica

@dpaulavictoria

4y↑13

Que nostalgia. Há alguns anos eu ia na lan house e lá ficava ouvindo e assistindo esse clipe ♥️

@skymusesolo717

Ma nouvelle chanson :) Merci pour ton écoute et abonne toi a ma chaîne youtube si tu as aimé ma musique stp : https://youtu.be/sGLCeAvd1zw

@edilson.l8560

Nossa... bom d+

@oazuldosdias

5y↑21

amo essa música! 💚

@soft.nd.golden

3y↑13

I've been in love with placebo for over 15 years now.. discovered them back in 2004 probably when I was a scene kid in 7th grade. I'm 28 now and Brian molko and his band is timeless!

@downwiththethiccness6715

3y↑28

I work in a supermarket and every time I have to restock the morning cereals and get to Kellogg's Special K, this song start's in my head ;)

@rosemarymcgrory5678

3y↑52

Brian voice is absolutely stunning, I’m soo jealous incredible singing voice

@hijadecandamena1468

10y↑15

magnifica rola Special K, amo demasiado a Brian Molko, es tan sorprendente, y tiene una de las voces mas hermosas, fascinantes, excitantes y maravillosas del mundo

@cherieavery6636

and beautiful faces

@Vagmodrising

quien diria que un cereal inspiraria tan buena cancion

@zorac91

10y↑18

I remember watching this for the first time on mtv. Damn does Molko have quite the presence! What a great band

@booboocachoo5090

5y↑14

I first this song when I was 12 on the mtv in Peru, I fell in love with then and I also remember thinking just hearing it felt like what drugs would be. I am in recovery and this song still gives me some euphoria without the aid of a foreign substance. So it’s basically
Magic

@paulglhf

Vuelve a Cedro

@yainshidae

3y↑33

@janiquevaillot8554

Thanks a lot for the lyrics

@marcosarguedas30

5y↑12

Placebo, excelente banda me enorgullece a ver crecido escuchado su música...

@nickh5088

6y↑10

One of the best songs of all time.

@australian1018

7y↑15

This song has lots of energy, it makes me excited everytime.

@cosmicacultural8531

11y↑5

Esta canción es una de las mejores de esta gran banda británica.

@JosimarOlivetree

10y↑10

Os videoclipes do Placebos são muito legais!

@jesssophiaffonsocamargo298

1y↑3

Ouvir placebo me faz voltar na minha infância....saudades

@thequeenofashes5931

3y↑11

11 years later and this is still beautiful to listen to.

@thomaspreu-stein8242

3y↑6

21 Years Release 2000

@ChaosDinchen83

35w↑2

loved the Black Market Album since i was 17 - still love it when i'm hearing Special K 🥰

@janiquevaillot8554

3y↑4

Love the rythm of this song. Thanks Brian Molko and Placebo !

@GamerPhilosophy

22w↑1

If you remember this Masterpiece song you are not old you are high quality vintage. 💞👌😊👍

@shgfg9097

28w↑1

Мне было 13, когда я узнала об этой группе. И как многие, кто отметился в комментариях, я разделила свою жизнь до пласибо и после. В самые тяжелые моменты моей жизни я оказываюсь в объятиях их музыки и мне немного становится легче, как будто подействовала таблетка. Голос Брайана был со мной, когда я хотела уйти из этого мира. Голос Брайана успокаивал меня, когда мне снова разбили сердце или я совершила большую ошибку. Сложно описать как сильно я люблю каждую значимую для себя песню. И это сбивает с толку. Столько лет я слушаю и все еще не могу понять этот момент для себя. Вы невероятны. Действительно первые и единственные.
Моя любовь.

@TheVanishe

10y↑2

Excelente presentación en Vive Latino 2014 |m| excelente banda!!!

@cosmoyue

12y↑11

No hesitation, no delay!! You come on just like special K!! Just like I swallowed half my stash, I never ever want to crash!!! <3

@Exile_ok

No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like Special K,
And how you're back on dope demand,
I'm on sinking sand.

@AlexanderSamualDunnett

2y↑2

Love Placebo. Great tracks.

@muhgtra2sd

10y↑9

This song's a masterpiece indeed. I can't get why they realized that stupid video, it truly damages this awesome tune, such as a shortage and you never find out a knot between this shots and the real meaning of the song they wrote. I feel so proud of declaring my fondness for their music. Although they're not as kind and fair as men they made up a marvelous and stout term of alternative music. Recently they turned a new vibe like they decided to run into some new styles but getting out of their classical fulfilling brand; they might have definitely lost a considerable chunk of their addicts, but when you vary your job you have to be aware about the way you get and the related risks, though. For the record, I afford listening to their latest album despite my preference's towards the work run up to Meds; in the meanwhile they clearly attempted to take electronic sounds into their music, but over a commercial line. The mark drawed at that time makes me regret the band I relied on.

@helliemoonchild

7y↑3

I deal with social anxiety and I can't believe that I'm going out to see these guys in 2 months.

@arthas640

... have youd tried special K :D

@helliemoonchild

Arthas Menethil not yet

@wattsontv3766

6y↑1

Me too. And my anxiety was made 100times worse by drugs so wouldn’t recommend it 😮

@stevenstratton4785

9y↑1

Placebo are one of the few bands I've never gone off... I've liked them from an early festival appearance where they were described as "Anglo / Swedish narco rock" and that intrigued me... They had no product out (in UK)... I've loved them since.....

@janiquevaillot8554

3y↑5

Just an amazing band !!! Love Placebo & Brian Molko. Hope we'll can see u on stage as soon as possible ! Miss you

@birgitweigelt6998

7y↑6

Great song,great sound.

@user-hs9ks8fv1b

2y↑1

One of my favourite song ever! So much life and music in this text. I full of strength with this melody.

@julioanibalvet

7y↑2

Great song, video, and great album!

@zer0953

9y↑20

omg I used to be so fking happy when I heard this when I was younger, no internet, nothing.... just randomly hearing it on the radio, well I guess I can say that nostalgia is kicking in like 'special K'

@carloslopez-pz1ph

7y↑39

placebo la mejor banda del universo!!!

@vladmonolit7357

10y↑7

This video is fucken awesome!! my favorite Placebo song for sure. That little one bar pause before the first chorus makes me lose my mind every time. Amazing tune, amazing video

@birgitweigelt6998

6y↑1

Great band,great song,great video

@paigemarieconners9328

6y↑1

Honestly this is my favorite song, by Placebo and in general.

@emilioromano8100

9y↑4

great song ..
makes me remember my childhood when i did not want to go school and my Mama said i had to....

@artificiallystupidintellig8819

2y↑3

To me "no escape from gravity" means that no matter how much you try to steer your life or fix a problem theres no escape from gravity. Gravity is a fact. Ive had mental health issues since i turned 21. And the more i tried to ignore it the worst it got. I cant escape it. But ive been finnaly going to Therapy. And have accepted as a fact. Faced my trauma and am doing alot better now compared to before. Gravity is real. But self love is the first step in accepting who you are and what you cant change. I hope you all find the peace of mind you deserve. :)

@evelic

2y↑1

Que buena rola y video. Me recuerda a la prepa. Bella nostalgia.

@deepblue9977

10y↑153

The video is a reminiscence of the old classic scifi movie- fantastic vovage. Placebo was inspired and did it. It is not a stupid video

@colinbell9534

4y↑3

Inner space as well with Martin Short and Dennis Quaid

@YuukiTakemoto1996

AND the fifth level of Toonami's Trapped in Hyperspace online game that had you inside TOM! That got me into endo, even though the insides were robotic. Another thing that got me into endo was the Captain Planet episode "An Inside Job," where the Planeteers go inside Kwame. Kwame's insides were organic.

@davidnavarro4821

3y↑1

Thank you for reminding me that movie's title. I remember cartoon show "The Mask" did an episode inspired by this when Stanley and others have to travel inside his dog's body to destroy a virus. One of my favorite episodes ever!

@caifabe8050

2y↑1

oh no, it's definitely a stupid video lmao but that doesn't make it a bad video at all. it's a great video.

@samueloliveira6765

4y↑1

A melhor fase da banda com o baterista Steve

@luckysprites

12y↑1

12 years later and this video and song still kick azz!!!

@cats-stories

3y↑1

C'est cool d'écouter ces titres en pleine montagne corse...merci a vous

@Zoroaku571

12y↑4

One of my favourite songs.

@mywayromancela

11y↑6

A pesar de tiempo, me sigue encantando. LM mi special K 3

@Lucie.f

12y↑3

Amo <3

@mirikai9859

18w↑1

I was 17 on release... best youth memory ever...

@matthiasgeeroms7852

Very good song from a very good album. Placebo !

@danielenardotto7193

I will always love this song

@rowntuggnutt8414

4y↑19

Every song's a candy...love placebo.

@pameladoneva5986

2y↑1

Me, 25 years old, finally realizing what is special K after listening to Placebo when I was 15....

@-Michelle-

11y↑4

On a Placebo binge, and it's goooood!!

@audioslave30

12y

I LOVE THIS BAND

@hieronymusbosch1989

3y↑2

Underrated band

@wilhelminakatsiofficial218

Love it!

@TilashBohemiaDivergente

8y↑1

I LOVE THIS SONG <3

@VanessaOliveira-so6xo

6y↑2

O clipe é bastante criativo gosto disso pois é diferente e o q caí na mesmisse não me chama nem um pouco de atenção vai ver por isso q gostei do clipe💀💀💀💀💀🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@Iuunueenn

5y↑22

This might be just within my interpretation of the song, but the line of "can this savior be for real, or are you just my seventh seal" makes me feel completely devastated. The thought of keeping hope for someone or something to come and save you from the mess all around you instead of acknowledging that you only have yourself and your will to move forward perpetuates self harm and sabotaging tendencies, and a general everlasting sense of despair.
I'm probably completely off of Brian's meaning and instead getting personal, but that's how I feel as a bipolar and addict listening to the song.

@dahvy

3y↑1

Beautiful interpretation!

@angelaxsacbe

3y↑2

The real meaning is when you realize that which seems to be outside, a savior, is really inside, you awake that power!

@mikatu

2y↑1

special k is the savior, as in ketamine. can all of those allucinations be real or are they just that.... allucinations?
special k works like LSD, so the trip is somewhat similar, but what you experience can be real, or not....

@gavomaza

4y↑1

@ThePico31

I love IT !!! 😍

@paul57095

12y↑1

amazing song...just amazing

@shugashugs07

3y↑2

Love the sound of those loose bass strings

@TheHilikus89

2y↑1

I listened to this when I was on special k it just didn't sound right but now through sober ears it does sound right.

@agatadura4497

7y↑9

Unbelievably tallented, perfect. Just the way they are

@ThePantaloon_

Black Market Music is my favourite album, fact. I LOVE THIS SONG, as well!

@noname6551

Amazing song and video by you guys just fucking incredible

@jenniferashley1111

3y↑1

No hesitation no delay you come on just like special okay 🔥🔥🔥💕

@skyskysolo9452

Ma nouvelle chanson :) Merci pour ton écoute et abonne toi a ma chaîne youtube si tu as aimé ma musique stp : https://youtu.be/sGLCeAvd1zw

@Barbarella751

8y↑1

Essa é a viagem que o Special K nos oferece? hahaha
alucinante!

@patrickiwsleyter6738

8y↑1

kkkkk q clipe de drogado

@ashlotus502

30w↑1

How the hell doesn't this have more likes!!! Literally... I'm asking... that's crazyyy!!!

@gjohnmoss

5y↑3

Haven't listened to Placebo in ages, I forgot how awesome they are and how shockingly camp 00s videos were. I can practically hear Noel Gallagher going "F*cking w*nkers"

@margaritazapata5574

Gosh.such a lovely band.

@skymusesolo717

Ma nouvelle chanson :) Merci pour ton écoute et abonne toi a ma chaîne youtube si tu as aimé ma musique stp : https://youtu.be/sGLCeAvd1zw

@henryaral7456

Pff que recuerdos se vienen a mi mente

@manuelgarcia-hp3so

8y↑1

Mi canción favorita de placebo

@dorianschweitzer3150

8y↑1

y mía :3

@davidaaronartist

love the early 2000s style in this one

@drew8613

4y↑1

this song really does describe K. I always said it was like walking on the moon.

@Dermacrosis

But not "Special K". That is a breakfast cereal. God I am old :-D

@ryckybo66

7y↑638

This song is about ketamine, when they played it at Sanremo, the cheesy and conservative italian song contest, the public booed them and in response Molko showed the finger and throw away the guitar, great band

@sheepdavis

5y↑35

Obviously.... the title Special K should be a dead giveaway.

@assurdo8888

4y↑77

I'm Italian too, but i'll write English in order to let everybody understand: lil time ago i saw here on You Tube the video of Placebo performing in our fucked up national "top" musical event. I've been particularly impressed by a fat, sly guy in the public, a pig in a suite, grunting some insult to the band, or personally to Molko, and it reminded me one more time how low are the levels reached by our once ingenious country, the "cradle of saints and poets", land of inventors and stylists, heroes and high grade soccer players, with the best sex and best food in the world - now, a shithole full of dickheads, also thanks to various foreigner interests - without denying our own responsabilities. I'm not a nationalist, but i love my country, and it feels my heart of bitterness. And in general, seeing a great potential being flushed down the drain is an insult to Life Herself!!! Be well, dear compatriot.

@nicolagonnella8379

4y↑18

When they came to the festival of Sanremo, the public didn't appreciate the Placebo, because of the reaction of the singer, after the esibition of "Special K", who started to hurt his guitar against an acustic speaker, with a lot of violence.
Indipendently of the exibition of Sanremo, this Song is very funny 😉😉😉
p.s. I'm italian

@assurdo8888

4y↑4

@Nicola Gonnella Fuck yeah!

@pointofnoreturn8247

4y↑29

I saw that episode in Sanremo and I thought that Molko war right, it is terrible to play good music in front of the wrong audience, but maybe he should just laugh in front of them and be like Dante: Non ti curar di loro ma guarda e passa! (tanto erano palesemente tutti ignavi). Anyway... Great song! ;-)

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@danyz620

That intro ❤️❤️❤️

@1wilgosu

7y↑1

Mi Segunda canción favorita del grupo.

@esmeraldaa9994

love it

@Vladjiv

7y↑1

Happy 20th birthday guys! Thanks for the amazing party yesterday. See you soon i hope!!

@cappelis1333

4y↑1

Aquí pasando la cuarentena del coronavirus escuchando a placebo

@jimmykon13

12y↑9

The best alternative band ever

@tiffanyhopkinson2168

Thanks to my sister for showing me this gem 💎

@Dermacrosis

5y↑2

Ah the innocence of youth. I remember when this came out and I had no knowledge of Ketamine. The only special K I knew about was the cereal. It was many moons later I was introduced to K, and finally got the song.

I still liked it, just didn't understand the subtext at the time, in the same way I didn't understand the subtext of Suedes' "Animal Nitrate" until later on in my life.

PS: I was in my 20s when this came out.