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.
Exit Wounds
Placebo Lyrics
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There's nothing much to discover
Does he shake, does he shiver as he sidles up to you
Like I did in my time?
As you wake does he smother you in kisses long and true?
Does he even think to bother?
And at night under covers as he's sliding into you
Want you so bad I can taste it
But you're nowhere to be found
I'll take a drug to replace it
Or put me in the ground
In the arms of another who doesn't mean anything to you
Do you lose yourself in wonder?
If I could, I would hover while he's making love to you
Make it rain as I cry
Want you so bad I can taste it
But you're nowhere to be found
Now I'll take a drug to replace it
Or put me in the ground
Want you so bad I can taste it
But you're nowhere to be found
Now I'll take a drug to replace it
Or put me in the ground
Put me in the ground
Put me in the ground
Put me in the ground
"Exit Wounds" by Placebo is a song about unrequited love and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics describe the singer's longing for someone who is with someone else. The opening lines "In the arms of another who doesn't mean anything to you, There's nothing much to discover" is talking about the person who is with the singer's love interest who doesn't appreciate them like the singer does. The singer asks if this person rocks or shivers when they come to them, just like they did at some point.
The chorus "Want you so bad I can taste it, But you're nowhere to be found, Now I'll take a drug to replace it or put me in the ground" talks about how the singer yearns for the love of the person and would go to any extent to experience that love. The singer is so upset that they can't find the love they desire, they may have to use a drug to mask their pain, or they will perish.
In the final verse, the singer again describes their longing for the person they love. They say, "if they could, they would hover" over the person they admire as they make love to someone else. They conclude the song by repeating the chorus, showing the desperation and sadness they feel.
Line by Line Meaning
In the arms of another who doesn't mean anything to you
Being with someone who you clearly don't have any feelings for
There's nothing much to discover
There's no excitement or adventure in being with that person
Does he shake, does he shiver as he sidles up to you
Like I did in my time?
Does he even have any passion or love towards you like how I did when I was with you?
As you wake does he smother you in kisses long and true?
Does he even think to bother?
Does he care for you enough to show affection in the way that you deserve?
And at night under covers as he's sliding into you
Does it set your sweat on fire?
Does he ignite a passion in you that makes you feel alive or is it just another meaningless act?
Want you so bad I can taste it
But you're nowhere to be found
Craving someone who is out of reach and feeling helpless without them
I'll take a drug to replace it
Or put me in the ground
Feeling so desperate without that person that they would rather find comfort in a drug or even death
Do you lose yourself in wonder?
If I could, I would hover while he's making love to you
Make it rain as I cry
Do you feel truly happy and fulfilled with that person, because if I had the chance, I would do anything to make it better for you
Put me in the ground
The feeling of hopelessness becomes so overwhelming that the only solution is to end it all
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVE FORREST, WILLIAM LLOYD
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@CrazyGirl-dh4gp
"Exit Wounds"
In the arms of another who doesn't mean anything to you
There's nothing much to discover
Does he shake, Does he shiver as he sidles up to you
Like I did in my time?
As you wake does he smother you in kisses long and true?
Does he even think to bother?
And at night under covers as he's sliding into you,
Does it set your sweat on fire?
Want you so bad I can taste it,
but you're nowhere to be found.
I'll take a drug to replace it,
or put me in the ground.
In the arms of another who doesn't mean anything to you,
do you lose yourself in wonder?
If I could, I would hover while he's making love to you
Make it rain as I cry...
Want you so bad I can taste it,
but you're nowhere to be found.
I'll take a drug to replace it,
or put me in the ground
Want you so bad I can taste it,
but you're nowhere to be found.
I'll take a drug to replace it,
or put me in the ground
Put me in the ground
@likakhundadze3154
In the arms of another who doesn't mean anything to you
There's nothing much to discover
Does he shake, Does he shiver as he sidles up to you
Like I did in my time?
As you wake does he smother you in kisses long and true?
Does he even think to bother?
And at night under covers as he's sliding into you,
Does it set your sweat on fire?
Want you so bad I can taste it,
but you're nowhere to be found.
I'll take a drug to replace it,
or put me in the ground.
In the arms of another who doesn't mean anything to you,
do you lose yourself in wonder?
If I could, I would hover while he's making love to you
Make it rain as I cry...
Want you so bad I can taste it,
but you're nowhere to be found.
I'll take a drug to replace it,
or put me in the ground
Want you so bad I can taste it,
but you're nowhere to be found.
I'll take a drug to replace it,
or put me in the ground
Put me in the ground [x3]
@mapez1939
For 17 years now, Brian’s voice and placebo’s rythms don’t resonate to my ears but to the deepest corners of my SOUL. They’ll never know how much their music helped me in my life. Thank you just for existing.
@thediamonddust
Had the pleasure of seeing Placebo perform live twice. Brian Molko is an absolute master of execution with his singing. Yes, it's not to everyone's taste but it doesn't need to be. He's an incredible story teller with his voice.
This entire album was amazing. Bosco is playing after this as I type on YouTube. Another fantastic song.
@nicoleb6316
I would sell my soul to see them
@allisnoir3088
oh yeah, he is! seen him multiple times, never disappoints.
@thediamonddust
@Allis Noir lucky you. Not often he turns up in England. <3 it's good to know that YouTube exists. And after all these years, he's still part of my musical eco system for better or worse.
@allisnoir3088
@Diamond Dust I’m really depressed now, bc I just missed their concert here in Stockholm. how are u?..
@thediamonddust
@Allis Noir Jag är okej. :-P
@timphilpott7119
Probably their best song in my humble opinion. A true timeless masterpiece
@juliep.7494
This is one of the strongest songs I have ever heard, and I have heard some powerful shit. The emotion is so real it sends chills down my spine each time. Especially since I can relate perfectly. I can literally taste it
@wehtegg
mate listen to it live he gets proper into it