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.
First Day
Placebo Lyrics
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Help yourself to guns and ammo
Nothing here has ever seen
The light of day
I leave it in my head
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
(You'll remember me
For the rest of your life
You'll remember me
For the rest of your life)
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
(Don't fuck it up
Don't fuck it up
You'll remember me
For the rest of your life
You'll remember me
For the rest of your life)
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
The lyrics of "First Day" by Placebo featuring Alison Mosshart speaks of a hidden underground world, where the singer invites the listener to help themselves with guns and ammo. The underground world has never seen the light of day, and everything is the singer's head. The constant repetition of the line, "It's the first day of the rest of your life" seems to suggest that the listener is being initiated into this underground society and is starting a new chapter in their life where they will be remembered for the rest of their life.
The lyrics of the song are open to interpretation, but some have suggested that it speaks of a cult or secret society that is only accessible to a privileged few. The reference to guns and ammo suggests that this underground society might be violent and dangerous. On the other hand, the use of the phrase "the first day of the rest of your life" implies that the listener is being offered a fresh start, and they have the opportunity to make a new life for themselves.
Overall, the song's lyrics are enigmatic, yet captivating. Its repeated refrain echoes in the mind, and the eerie and mysterious quality of the lyrics piques the listener's curiosity. It is a remarkable piece of music that continues to intrigue and fascinate its listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you've found my underground
I can see that you have discovered my secret place
Help yourself to guns and ammo
Feel free to take any weapons and ammunition you may need
Nothing here has ever seen the light of day
None of the items here have been exposed to the outside world
I leave it in my head
I keep all of my thoughts and ideas in my own mind
It's the first day of the rest of your life
Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life
You'll remember me for the rest of your life
I will have a lasting impact on your memory and your life
Don't fuck it up
Do not make any mistakes or mess anything up
Contributed by Cameron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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