Pure Morning
Placebo
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A friend in need's a friend indeed, A friend with weed is better, A friend with breast and all the rest, A friend who's dressed in leather, A friend in need's a friend indeed, A friend who'll tease is better, Our thoughts compressed, Which makes us blessed, And makes for stormy weather, A friend in need's a friend indeed, My Japanese is better, And when she's pressed she will undress, And then she's boxing clever, A friend in need's a friend indeed, A friend who bleeds is better, My friend confessed she passed the test, And we will never sever, Day's dawning, skins crawling Day's dawning, skins crawling Day's dawning, skins crawling Day's dawning, skins crawling Pure morning Pure morning Pure morning Pure morning A friend in need's a friend indeed, A friend who'll tease is better, Our thoughts compressed, Which makes us blessed, And makes for stormy weather, A friend in need's a friend indeed, A friend who bleeds is better, My friend confessed she passed the test, And we will never sever, Day's dawning, skins crawling Day's dawning, skins crawling Day's dawning, skins crawling Day's dawning, skins crawling Pure morning Pure morning Pure morning Pure morning Pure morning Pure morning Pure morning Pure morning A friend in need's a friend indeed, My Japanese is better, And when she's pressed she will undress, And then she's boxing clever, A friend in need's a friend indeed, A friend with weed is better, A friend with breast and all the rest, A friend who's dressed in leather
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Written by: Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal, Steven Hewitt
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10 facts about this song
Album"Pure Morning" is a song from the British alternative rock band Placebo's second studio album, "Without You, I’m Nothing." The album was released in 1998.
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Chart SuccessThe song was their first top 5 hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 4 in August 1998. It also reached the top 20 in several European charts.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is known for its intriguing storyline, where singer Brian Molko gradually climbs the outside of a building while being pursued by police. It won several awards, including the Best Video award at the 1999 NME Awards.
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Unexpected HitThe song was not initially meant to be on the album. It was recorded for the B-side of their single "You Don't Care About Us." However, after positive reception, the band decided it should be A-side material.
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Unique SoundWith its catchy riff and smooth rhythm, "Pure Morning" is widely recognized for its unique sound, blending alternative rock with electronic elements.
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LyricsThe lyrics often lead to some confusion and interpretation among listeners. The opening line "A friend in need's a friend indeed, A friend who'll tease is better" is particularly famous.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a huge commercial hit, the band rarely performed "Pure Morning" live after 2005. Molko has stated that the song didn't feel honest to him anymore.
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Critical ReceptionMusic critics have often praised "Pure Morning" for its catchy melody and introspective lyrics. In 2015, it was ranked 130 in NME’s list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
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MeaningAs per the band members, the song is about “friendship” and “being there for your mates, especially when they need help."
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RecordingThe song was recorded in Real World Studios in England. The band has spoken about the creative process involved in creating "Pure Morning," which was conceived during a jam session.
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