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.
Come Undone
Placebo Lyrics
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You don't know what you're coming across
You don't know who you're coming across
You don't know how you're coming across
So you come undone
You don't know how you're coming across
Acting like you don't give a toss
And it's a shame on you, the irony's lost
When you come undone
You come undone
You know, you come undone
You know, you know, you know
You don't know how you're coming across
You don't know how you're coming across
And I don't think that you're aware of the cost
So you come undone
You come
You come undone
You know, you know, you know
The lyrics of Placebo's song Come Undone explore the theme of self-awareness and self-perception. The song opens with the repetition of the line, "You don't know how you're coming across," which suggests that the subject of the song may not be aware of their behavior or how it impacts others. The subsequent lines, "You don't know what you're coming across" and "You don't know who you're coming across," reinforce this idea of not fully understanding oneself and one's impact on others.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of "coming undone." This phrase can be interpreted in various ways, but it could be seen as a metaphor for losing control or losing oneself. The lines, "Acting like you don't give a toss/Walking around like you're on some kind of cross," further emphasize the idea of someone who may be disconnected from their emotions or struggling with their identity. Finally, the line, "And it's a shame on you, the irony's lost," suggests that there may be consequences to this lack of self-awareness.
Overall, Come Undone is a powerful exploration of the importance of self-awareness and how it impacts our relationships with others. Through its lyrics and haunting melody, it reminds us of the importance of connecting with ourselves and understanding our impact on those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know how you're coming across
You are not aware of how your actions and words are perceived by others
You don't know what you're coming across
You don't know the impact you have on others
You don't know who you're coming across
You are not aware of the people you are interacting with and how they feel
You don't know how you're coming across
You are still unaware of how your actions make others feel
So you come undone
As a result, you lose control of yourself and can't keep it together
Acting like you don't give a toss
Behaving indifferently and apathetic to the feelings of others
Walking around like you're on some kind of cross
You walk around with an attitude of self-importance, like you are a martyr
And it's a shame on you, the irony's lost
It's pitiful how you can't see the irony of your actions and behavior
When you come undone
When you lose control and can't keep up the facade
You come undone
You fall apart and can't keep it together
You know, you come undone
You are aware of how you act when you lose control
You know, you know, you know
You are fully aware of your inability to control your actions and behavior
And I don't think that you're aware of the cost
You don't realize the negative impact your actions have on yourself and those around you
You come
You lose control
You come undone
You lose control and fall apart
You know, you know, you know
You are fully aware of your inability to control your actions and behavior
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVE FORREST, WILLIAM LLOYD, BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL
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Pavel Pokoracky
"Come Undone"
You don't know how you're coming across
You don't know what you're coming across
You don't know who you're coming across
You don't know how you're coming across
So you come undone
You don't know how you're coming across
Acting like you don't give a toss
Walking around like you're on some kind of cross
And it's a shame on you, the irony's lost
When you come undone
You come undone
You know, you come undone
You know, you know, you know
You don't know how you're coming across
You don't know how you're coming across
And I don't think that you're aware of the cost
So you come undone
You come
You come undone
You know, you know, you know
Cara C
Why does this whole album bring so much emotion? When ever I just lay down and listen to it I want to cry.. I connect with it deeply
nicoleta groedahl
@Benjamin i agree
Benjamin
For me its their best album and i feel the same when i hear it.
Ismail OZAY
What an album, what a song!
nicoleta groedahl
@Ash Willbond battle for the sun for the album, Come undone for the song, one of the best
Ash Willbond
@Silent Neighbour that was a statement not a question
Silent Neighbour
Battle for the sun
Pavel Pokoracky
"Come Undone"
You don't know how you're coming across
You don't know what you're coming across
You don't know who you're coming across
You don't know how you're coming across
So you come undone
You don't know how you're coming across
Acting like you don't give a toss
Walking around like you're on some kind of cross
And it's a shame on you, the irony's lost
When you come undone
You come undone
You know, you come undone
You know, you know, you know
You don't know how you're coming across
You don't know how you're coming across
And I don't think that you're aware of the cost
So you come undone
You come
You come undone
You know, you know, you know
Sugar Rats
Nicely done with copy & paste, from the already posted lyrics.
Was it your 1st time?
dragana pasti
Masterpiece at its best! No words….just killing emotions, bare and direct. So alive and free.