For What It's Worth
Placebo Lyrics
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I said my goodbyes
For what it's worth
I always aim to please
But I nearly died
For what it's worth
Come on lay with me
For what it's worth
I tear the sun in three
To light up your eyes
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
Broke up the family
Everybody cried
For what it's worth
I have a slow disease
That sucked me dry
For what it's worth
Come on walk with me
Into the rising tide
For what it's worth
Filled a cavity
Your god shaped hole tonight
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
No one cares when you're out on the street
Picking up the pieces to make ends meet
No one cares when you're down in the gutter
Got no friends got no lover
No one cares when you're out on the street
Picking up the pieces to make ends meet
No one cares when you're down in the gutter
Got no friends got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
Got no friends got no lover
The lyrics of Placebo's "For What It's Worth" convey feelings of isolation, desperation, and a struggle to find meaning in life. The end of the century symbolizes the end of a significant period, and the singer has said their goodbye, perhaps to a loved one, a friend, or a significant event. Though they always aimed to please, they nearly died, which could imply either an actual near-death experience or a sense of feeling lost and disconnected.
The chorus "For what it's worth" is repeated throughout the song, indicating a search for value, worth, and purpose. The singer wants their lover to lay with them, claiming they are on fire, and they tear the sun in three to light up their lover's eyes. These lines could represent a passionate desire for love and admiration or even a willingness to sacrifice for the sake of their significant other. The lyrics "Broke up the family, everybody cried" suggest conflict and turmoil within the singer's family, which may have contributed to their feelings of isolation and longing. The line "I have a slow disease that sucked me dry" could represent a physical ailment, mental illness, or addiction, which could have also led to the singer's sense of despair.
Overall, the lyrics of "For What It's Worth" by Placebo deal with themes of desperation, loss, and the search for meaning in life. Through the repetition of the chorus and the raw honesty of the lyrics, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability and a longing for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
The end of the century
The end of a period that has lasted for one hundred years
I said my goodbyes
I bid farewell to the people I know
For what it's worth
This may not mean much, but
I always aim to please
I constantly try to make others happy
But I nearly died
But I came very close to death
Come on lay with me
Please lie down beside me
'Cause I'm on fire
Because I am filled with intense passion
I tear the sun in three
I would go to great lengths to impress you
To light up your eyes
To bring happiness to your life
Broke up the family
The family unit was disrupted
Everybody cried
Everyone was emotional and upset
I have a slow disease
My health is slowly deteriorating
That sucked me dry
It drained all of my energy and spirit
Come on walk with me
Please take a walk with me
Into the rising tide
Into the increasing challenges and difficulties
Filled a cavity
I found something to fill the emptiness I was feeling
Your god shaped hole tonight
Your emptiness and longing for meaning will be satisfied tonight
No one cares when you're out on the street
People ignore you and your struggles when you are homeless
Picking up the pieces to make ends meet
Trying to gather enough resources to survive
Got no friends got no lover
Feeling alone and unsupported
Got no lover
Have no romantic partner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVE FORREST, WILLIAM LLOYD, BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@appel_sin
The end of the century
I said my goodbyes for what it’s worth
I always aimed to please but I nearly died
For what it’s worth come on lay with me
Cause I’m on fire for what it’s worth
I’d tear the sun in three to light up your eyes
For what it’s worth
For what it’s worth
For what it’s worth
For what it’s worth
Broke up the family
Everybody crying for what it’s worth
I have a slow disease that sucked me dry
For what it’s worth come on walk with me
Into the rising tide for what it’s worth
Filled a cavity, your God-shaped hole tonight
For what it’s worth
For what it’s worth
For what it’s worth
For what it’s worth
For what it’s worth
For what it’s worth
For what it’s worth
For what it’s worth
No one cares when you’re out on the street
Picking up the pieces to make ends meet
No one cares when you’re down in the gutter
Got no friends, got no lover
No one cares when you’re out on the street
Picking up the pieces to make ends meet
No one cares when you’re down in the gutter
Got no friends, got no lover
For what it’s worth, got no lover
For what it’s worth, got no lover
For what it’s worth, got no lover
For what it’s worth, got no lover
For what it’s worth, got no lover
For what it’s worth, got no lover
For what it’s worth, got no lover
Got no friends, got no lover
@paolaarredondo2059
The end of the century
I said my goodbyes
For what it's worth
I always aimed to please
But I nearly died
For what it's worth
Come on lay with me
'Cause I'm on fire
For what it's worth
I tear the sun in three
To light up your eyes
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
Broke up the family
Everybody cried
For what it's worth
I have a slow disease
That sucked me dry
For what it's worth
Come on walk with me
Into the rising tide
For what it's worth
Filled a cavity
Your god shaped hole tonight
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
No one cares when you're out on the street
Picking up the pieces to make ends meet
No one cares when you're down in the gutter
Got no friends, got no lover
No one cares when you're out on the street
Picking up the pieces to make ends meet
No one cares when you're down in the gutter
Got no friends, got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
Got no friends got no lover
@natytax1986
Placebo don't get the attention they deserve. They're a legendary band. Deep lyrics, beautiful guitar and bass and Brian's voice. I wish everybody gives themselves the chance to listen Placebo.
@Bozzy-zq8vw
I have though the same thing for over 20 years...
@akirain3250
I agree! and plz check IAMX！You might love them. The frontman Chris Corner is also amazing and he was in Sneaker Pimps during 1995- 2002, who had sort of cooperated with placebo like playing live together. 🎉
@davidkingsland8297
I been riding with this group for over 10 years! God I just love music!
@thomasgronlund9186
They seek the attention too much. That’s why people don’t give it to them.
Sorry, the didn’t feel genuine and the songs weren’t good enough.
They had harder competition back then.
Had they released it today… maybe😊
@user-iq5bg3bq2b
They dont seek for attention, they said once we are a band of outsiders , songs like without you im nothing, 36 degrees or Bosco are not for everyone. The fact is most of the people are to shallow to like Placebo, they prefer bands like Muse or Coldplay, so i dont think they re underrated, they have the fans who really matters.
@RH-vd3yu
I remember seeing this playing on Mtv and instantly became a fan
@taikonautaparawara
the same with me
@caiocaldeira2778
Passei alguns anos procurando essa música, só achei pq lembrei de uma parte da música
@valium2721
also me in brasil