Special Needs
Placebo
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Remember me when you're the one who's silver screen Remember me when you're the one you always dreamed Remember me when everyone's noses start to bleed Remember me, special needs Just 19 and sucker's dream I guess I thought you had the flavor Just 19 and dream obscene with six months off for bad behavior Remember me when you clinch your movie deal And think of me stuck in my chair that has four wheels Remember me through flash photography and screams Remember me, special dreams Just 19 this sucker's dream I guess I thought you had the flavor Just 19 and dream obscene with six months off for bad behavior Just 19 and sucker's dream I guess I thought you had the flavor Just 19 and dream obscene with six months off for bad behavior Remember me Just 19 this sucker's dream I guess I thought you had the flavor Just 19 and dream obscene with six months off for bad behavior Just 19 and sucker's dream I guess I thought you had the flavor Just 19 and dream obscene with six months off for bad behavior Remember me
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Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVEN HEWITT
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10 facts about this song
Title Origin"Special Needs" was titled after the British politically correct way of referring to people with disabilities or circumstances requiring special attention.
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Album PlacementThe song is from their fourth studio album, "Sleeping with Ghosts", which was released in March 2003.
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Chart Performance"Special Needs" reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song MeaningBrian Molko (Placebo's lead vocalist) revealed that the song is about “total obsession and the bliss when you are immersed in it and the absolute despair when you're torn away from it."
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Video ConceptThe music video for "Special Needs," directed by Howard Greenhalgh, features the band performing in a room filled with shattered glass, and it also shows silhouettes of children against a bright light, possibly representing the "special needs" from the title.
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Critical AcclaimThe band's use of different writing styles and moods, including the raw emotion in "Special Needs," has been lauded by critics and further solidified Placebo's reputation in the rock music sphere.
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Live Performances“Special Needs” has become a consistent staple in Placebo's live performances and is celebrated for its deeply compelling lyrics and powerful musical arrangement.
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Song StructureThe song has a typical verse-chorus-verse style, which contributes to its catchy and melodic strengths, while the layered guitar parts and Brian Molko's emotional vocals give it an intensive and poignant feel.
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InspirationWhile he doesn't always reveal the sources of his lyrics, Brian Molko's lyricism, as seen in songs like "Special Needs," is often inspired by personal experiences, relations, and emotions, making them deeply relatable to many listeners.
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LegacyEven after almost two decades, "Special Needs" remains a fan favorite and is often credited as one of Placebo’s most famous and loved songs. It illustrates the band's distinctive mixture of alternative rock with meaningful and poetic lyrics.
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