Song to Say Goodbye (3:34)

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“Song to Say Goodbye” is the second single from Placebo’s sixth studio album Meds. It was produced by Dimitri Tikovoi. As “Because I Want You” was only released in the United Kingdom, “Song to Say Goodbye” is considered the first single from Meds. The song develops around some piano notes that repeat throughout it. It is quite sentimental due to the power of its lyrics.
It is a song that refers to drug addiction, specifically heroin. It contains a phrase of Neil Young’s: “The needle and the damage done”.
There is a live version available of the song on the live EP Live at La Cigale.
The original video portrays an addicted father that his son (played by Field Cate) tries to save. Some interpret this video as a role-reversal between father and son.

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You are one of god's mistakes. \
You crying, tragic waste of skin. \
I'm well aware of how it aches. \
And you still won't let me in. \
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rockerpope101 wrote:
24 days ago

one of my favorite Placebo songs

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Apoelistas wrote:
27 days ago

Very nice song and also great video clip;) Related Tracks: Creep by Radiohead. That's true.

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recurringdream wrote:
30 days ago

Most depressing Placebo song ever!

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caretofobia_tam wrote:
December 2008

este tema la rompio cuando vinieron a Argentina y tocaron en el club ciudad

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YouCantHide wrote:
November 2008

My Oh My

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Ho-J_Simpson wrote:
November 2008

Nova Rock 2009

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yongyue1 wrote:
November 2008

everything will flow

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irzeshiet wrote:
November 2008

♥

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menttha wrote:
November 2008

cada vez que lo escucho, me enamoro mas y mas de ti

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goncapril wrote:
November 2008

love it....

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vangraven wrote:
November 2008

wooowwww great song

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Thom2487 wrote:
November 2008

What an incredible band:)

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Fluffel wrote:
November 2008

...tragic waste of skin ..

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tarcs wrote:
November 2008

<3

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darkgnome wrote:
November 2008

<3

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mrsfntastc wrote:
November 2008

♥

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DeadbeatMax wrote:
November 2008

my oh my.

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Gabby_Gremio wrote:
November 2008

AMO (L)

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kinky_cookie wrote:
November 2008

Love it...

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quiniflip wrote:
November 2008

Very nice !

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