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.
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Placebo Lyrics
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And I was never one to trust
Borderline and skitzo
And guaranteed to cause a fuss
I was never loyal
Except to my own pleasure zone
I'm forever black-eyed
I was never faithful
And I was never one to trust
Borderline by polar
Forever biting your nuts
I was never grateful
That's why I spent my days alone
I'm forever black-eyed
A product of a broken home
Broken home
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
I was never faithful
And I was never one to trust
Borderline and skitzo
And guaranteed to cause a fuss
I was never loyal
Except to my own pleasure zone
I'm forever black-eyed
A product of a broken home
Broken home
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Broken home
Black-eyed
Broken home
Black-eyed
Broken home
Black-eyed
Broken home
Black-eyed
The lyrics to Placebo's "Black-Eyed" are a raw and honest depiction of a person who has struggled with issues of trust, loyalty, and mental health as a result of growing up in a broken home. The singer admits to never being faithful or trustworthy, and being borderline and schizophrenic, which have caused problems and conflicts in relationships. They also mention being loyal only to their own pleasure, indicating a lack of empathy for others.
The repeated phrase "I'm forever black-eyed" speaks to the idea that the singer is constantly struggling and battling their inner demons, with the black eyes representing the bruises and scars that result from this ongoing conflict. They recognize themselves as a product of a broken home, indicating that their upbringing has played a defining role in their character and behavior.
The use of the words "borderline" and "skitzo" potentially reference Borderline Personality Disorder and Schizophrenia, two common mental health conditions that can lead to difficulties with relationships and trust. The singer also mentions being grateful, or lack thereof, and spending their days alone, which can suggest a loneliness and isolation resulting from their issues.
Overall, the lyrics to "Black-Eyed" paint a melancholic picture of a person who has struggled to maintain relationships and trust due to their past experiences and mental health challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I was never faithful
I was never committed or faithful in any relationship.
And I was never one to trust
I was always wary of trusting others.
Borderline and skitzo
I had a borderline personality disorder and was prone to schizophrenic episodes.
And guaranteed to cause a fuss
My erratic behavior was sure to stir up trouble.
I was never loyal
I was never true or faithful to anyone.
Except to my own pleasure zone
I prioritized my own pleasure and satisfaction over others'.
I'm forever black-eyed
I carry a permanent mark of pain and hurt.
A product of a broken home
I suffered from the consequences of growing up in a dysfunctional family environment.
I was never grateful
I never felt thankful or appreciative of what I had.
That's why I spent my days alone
My negative outlook on life made me isolate myself from others.
Borderline by polar
My borderline personality was characterized by extreme mood swings.
Forever biting your nuts
I was always ready to snap and cause trouble for those around me.
Broken home
My family was in disarray and had many issues.
Black-eyed
I suffered from constant pain and hurt.
Black-eyed
My outlook on life was characterized by darkness and negativity.
Black-eyed
The pain and hurt never seemed to fade away.
Broken home
I continued to be haunted by the effects of my family's issues.
Black-eyed
The pain and hurt never seemed to fade away.
Broken home
I knew I was doomed to carry the weight of my family's issues for the rest of my life.
Black-eyed
I would always be marked by the constant pain and hurt.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVEN HEWITT
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@kennyvilleyt
#PLACEBO #BlackEyed
#BlackMarketMusic 2000
I was never faithful
And I was never one to trust
Borderlining schizo
And guaranteed to cause a fuss
I was never loyal
Except to my own pleasure zone
I'm forever black-eyed
A product of a broken home
I was never faithful
And I was never one to trust
Borderline bipolar
Forever biting on your nuts
I was never grateful
That's why I spend my days alone
I'm forever black-eyed
A product of a broken home (Broken home)
Black-eyed
I was never faithful
And I was never one to trust
Borderlining schizo
And guaranteed to cause a fuss
I was never loyal
Except to my own pleasure zone
I'm forever black-eyed
A product of a broken home (Broken home)
Black-eyed
@josemariamolinamanresa8326
I was never faithful
And I was never one to trust
Bordelining schizo
And guaranteed to cause a fuss
I was never loyal
Except to my own pleasure zone
I'm forever black-eyed
A product of a broken home
I was never faithful
And I was never one to trust
Bordeline bipolar
Forever biting on your nuts
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I was never grateful
That's why I spent my days alone
I'm forever black-eyed
A product of a broken home
Broken home
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
I was never faithful
And I was never one to trust
Borderlining schizo
And guaranteed to cause a fuss
I was never loyal
Except to my own pleasure zone
I'm forever black-eyed
A product of a broken home
Broken home
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Black-eyed, black-eyed
Broken home
Black-eyed
Broken home
Black-eyed
Broken home
Black-eyed
Broken home
Black-eyed
@ShantiCastro
it's hard to choose only one favourite song from Placebo, but this is certainly One of the best ever...
@dobyf
Every placebo song is a masterpiece
@marcoam2610
Best is and will forever be nothing but Teenage Angst.
Or Without you im nothing.
@angie-ex7fr
Amazing how Placebo can create a song that is so emotional, that so many people relate to extremely strongly. Me myself, used to cry to this and sing along at the same time when I was 20 years old. Now I'm 40 and feel the same. So sad that despite all those therapies, books on self-development, friends and family I still feel black-eyed. Forever it seems...
@weedsumm3777
as some1 diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder + Bipolar Type 2 I can rly understand you and this song hits me rly too hard in many ways. It makes me cry 'cause I feel all my pain all at once and smile at the same time 'cause I feel someone is like me. I'm forever black eyed the product of a broken home
@user-nt9mb5qk1e
Очень,очень люблю эту группу!
@mdf7215
Reminds me of being a teen growing up in the early 2000s!! Love Placebo!! A friend in need is a friend indeed.
@robertandrewbaptie3006
A friend with weed is better
@heytheremr2
I never understood why I liked this song so much. As an adult, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect. I only recently was able to realize I too came from a broken home with skewed morals and a lot of teenage angst
@jujuboCs
this song will always give me goosebumps.