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.
All Apologies
Placebo Lyrics
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What else should I say? Everyone is g**
What else should I write? I don't have the right
What else should I be? All apologies
In the sun, in the sun I feel as one
In the sun, in the sun I'm married
Buried
I wish I was like you, easily amused
Find my nest of salt, everything's my fault
I'll take all the blame, aqua seafoam shame
Sunburn with freezerburn, choking on the ashes of her enemy
In the sun, in the sun I feel as one
In the sun, in the sun I'm married
Buried
Married
Buried
All in all is all we are
The lyrics to Placebo's song "All Apologies" seem to express a sense of self-doubt and self-blame. The artist asks what else they should be, say or write, suggesting that perhaps they feel inadequate in some way. The line "Everyone is g**" could be interpreted in different ways, but it may reflect a feeling of alienation or a sense of being an outsider. The artist then expresses a wish to be like someone else, to be easily amused and carefree. The lyrics then take on a darker tone in the second verse, with the artist expressing guilt and shame for everything that has gone wrong. The line "aqua seafoam shame" is particularly striking and may suggest a feeling of being overwhelmed by guilt and regret. The final lines "In the sun, in the sun I feel as one, in the sun, in the sun I'm married, buried" could be interpreted as a desire to escape from the world and the artist's problems. The repetition of "married, buried" seems to suggest a finality, as if the artist has given up trying to change things.
Overall, the lyrics to "All Apologies" seem to reflect a sense of emotional turmoil and self-doubt. The artist seems to be struggling with feelings of inadequacy and regret and is looking for a way to escape from these feelings. The song may be interpreted as a reflection on the human condition, with the artist expressing a sense of disillusionment with themselves and the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
What else should I be? All apologies
I am lost and do not know what else to be or how to apologize
What else should I say? Everyone is g**
I do not know what to say and feel that everyone is judging me
What else should I write? I don't have the right
I feel like I cannot express myself correctly and am unsure if I have the right to do so
In the sun, in the sun I feel as one
I feel a sense of unity and belonging when in the sunlight
In the sun, in the sun I'm married
The warmth of the sun feels like a partner to me
Buried
I am hiding or trying to escape from something
I wish I was like you, easily amused
I envy those who can find joy in simple things and wish I was more like them
Find my nest of salt, everything's my fault
I feel responsible for everything and can't help but dwell on the past
I'll take all the blame, aqua seafoam shame
I am willing to take all the responsibility, but feel embarrassed and ashamed
Sunburn with freezerburn, choking on the ashes of her enemy
I am burnt out and numb from past experiences and feel suffocated by the consequences
Married
I feel emotionally connected to the sun, as if it is my partner
Buried
I am still hiding or trying to escape from something
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, everything we do or say defines who we are
Contributed by Gabriella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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T M
My two fave bands ~ nirvana and placebo. Amazing
Helen Gattie
I love Brian Molko. He can sing and play the guitar brilliantly ❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰
Daniela Fábrega
Great cover! Placebo the best!
Stoney Markham
Love their cover of "I Feel You" by Depeche Mode
Dead Rituals
Pretty awesome cover, I love it when bands have a different spin on music! We also released a studio version of this beautiful Nirvana song as a tribute to Kurt!
CrazyLittleWorlds
I've seen them perform the song live with a friend, who is a big Nirvana fan, same as me, they were my lulaby, when I was 13 after all. We both loved the cover straight away and the crowd cheered, singing along. They gave it their own spin, it was a Placebo sound, but you still felt the original. Somehow the song landed on lists for bad covers, but for me, they shouldn't be. Placebo has a history of covering songs, some of their cover songs are more popular or often used, than the original (Running up that hill). All of them have the Placebo sound, they are good at covering, beside writing their own songs. They are a good band
may🦇
omg how have i never discovered this before. my fav band covering my other fav bands song AHHHH YESSSS
nirvanoni
Nirvana and Placebo <3 My 2 favourite bands!!!
Juicy Meloncamp
Nirvana and placebo were both influenced by david bowie. They are all a part of one big music family.
Shaun Hill
Steven Chisham they both resonate with depression and suicidal ideation... Love them both