Because I Want You
Placebo
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Fall into you Is all I seem to do When I hit the bottle 'cause I'm afraid to be alone Tear us in two Is all it seems to do As the anger fades This house is no longer a home Don't give up on the dream Don't give up on the wanting And everything that's true Don't give up on the dream Don't give up on the wanting Because I want you to Because I want you to Because I want you to Because I want you Because I want you Stumble into you Is all I ever do My memory's hazy And I'm afraid to be alone Tear us in two Is all it's gonna do As the headache fades This house is no longer a home Don't give up on the dream Don't give up on the wanting And everything that's true Don't give up on the dream Don't give up on the wanting Because I want you to Because I want you to Because I want you to Because I want you Because I want you Because I want you to Because I want you to Because I want you Because I want you Fall into you Is all I ever do When I hit the bottle 'cause I'm afraid to be alone Tear us in two Tear us in two Tear us in two Because I want you to Because I want you to Because I want you Because I want you
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Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVEN HEWITT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Because I Want You" is a song falling under the alternative rock genre.
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Album RelevanceThe song is one of the tracks on Placebo's fifth studio album, "Meds", released in 2006.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Because I Want You" reached the 13th position on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating significant commercial success.
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SongwritersThe track was penned by the band's members, Steve Forrest, Stefan Olsdal, and Brian Molko.
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Notable PerformancesOn March 17, 2006, Placebo performed "Because I Want You" live on the BBC music show, "Top of the Pops."
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Single Release"Because I Want You" was released as the lead single from the "Meds" album in the United Kingdom.
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Music VideoAccompanied by a music video, it dramatically depicts the band's members in a deserted and dilapidated area, complementing the intense emotions expressed in the lyrics.
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Song LengthThe track's duration is approximately three minutes and 22 seconds.
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CD FormatBesides digital platforms, the song was also released in CD format as a single.
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Alternate VersionAn alternate version of the song titled "Because I Want You (Redux)" appears on the band's 2016 album "A Place for Us to Dream".
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Influential SoundThe song is known for its ethereal synthesisers and Brian Molko's hauntingly high-pitched voice, reflecting Placebo's signature sound.
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Song MeaningThough open to interpretation, the lyrics convey themes of unrequited love, craving, and the struggles and pain associated with such feelings.
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International RecognitionAlthough the song was not as successful in the American charts, it earned significant recognition and popularity in various European countries.
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B-SidesThe B-sides from the single release include the tracks "Lazarus" and "UNEEDMEMORETHANINEEDU".
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Cover ArtThe cover art for "Because I Want You" features a striking, monochromatic image of a ladybird on a fingertip, symbolising vulnerability and delicate strength, mirroring the song's lyrical themes.
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