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Song to Say Goodbye
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Wikipedia article
"'Song to Say Goodbye'" is a song by English alternative rock band Placebo from their fifth studio album, 'Meds' (2006). It was released on 6 March 2006 as the album's second single. It was written by Steve Hewitt, Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal, and produced by Dimitri Tikovoi. The first single, "Because I Want You" was only released in the United Kingdom, so elsewhere, "Song to Say Goodbye" is considered the first single from 'Meds'. The song develops around piano notes that repeat throughout it. The song deals with heroin addiction and its influence on the relationships of the parties involved.
There is a live version available of the song on the live EP 'Live at La Cigale'.
The cover art features a blurred picture of vocalist Brian Molko.
Music video
The original video written and directed by Philippe Andr portrays a mentally challenged father (played by Michael Carr) while his son (played by Field Cate) is trying to cope with his dad's condition. It could also be interpreted as a role-reversal between father and son. Philippe Andr made an 8-minute extended version of the music video. Placebo remixed the track for the film released on DVD by Virgin. It was filmed in Los Angeles.
Track listing
7"
*Side A - "Song to Say Goodbye" (Radio edit)*Side B - "Because I Want You" (Ladytron remix)
Slimline Wallet CD
#"Song to Say Goodbye" (Radio edit)#"Because I Want You" (Russell Lissack Bloc Party remix)
Maxi CD
#"Song to Say Goodbye" (album version)#"36 Degrees" (Live from Wembley)
#"Because I Want You" (Russell Lissack Bloc Party remix)
#"Because I Want You" (Ladytron Club mix)
Charts
Weekly charts
Cover versions and remixes
Harakiri for the Sky version (2021)
"Song to Say Goodbye" was covered and released as a single by Austrian post-black metal band Harakiri for the Sky in January 2021. The song closes Harakiri for the Sky's album "Mre" just as it closes Placebo's album 'Meds'.References
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