Without You I'm Nothing

Placebo

About Without You I'm Nothing

"Without You I'm Nothing" is a 1999 single by British alternative rock band Placebo. The title track of their second album, the single version featured additional vocals by David Bowie. The single reached number 79 on the French Singles Chart,. and number 52 on the Australian ARIA singles chart. This song was also featured in an episode of Queer as Folk.


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Strange infatuation seems to grace the evening tide
I'll take it by your side
Such imagination seems to help the feeling slide
I'll take it by your side
Instant correlation sucks and breeds a pack of lies
I'll take it by your side
Over saturation curls the skin and tans the hide
I'll take it by your side

Tick, tock 
Tick, tock 
Tick, tock 
Tick, tick 
Tick, tick
Tick, tock

I'm unclean, a libertine
And every time you vent your spleen
I seem to lose the power of speech
You're slipping slowly from my reach
You grow me like an evergreen
You've never seen the lonely me at all

I
Take the plan, spin it sideways
I
Fall
Without you, I'm nothing
Without you, I'm nothing
Without you, I'm nothing
Take the plan, spin it sideways
Without you, I'm nothing at all

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Placebo

Placebo are an English alternative rock band from London. They were formed in 1994 by singer-guitarist Brian Molko and guitarist/bassist Stefan Olsdal. The band was soon joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and was replaced by Steve Forrest in 2008. Placebo are known for their androgynous image and angst-fueled musical content. To date, they have released six studio albums, all of which have reached the top 20 in the UK, and have sold over ten million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal, Steven Hewitt

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Without You I'm Nothing" is a song from the British band Placebo's second studio album with the same name. The album was released in October 1998.
Song Length
The official album version of the track "Without You I'm Nothing" is 4 minutes and 33 seconds long.
Chart Performance
The single peaked at number 7 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's highest charting singles in their home country.
Notable Collaboration
A notable remix of "Without You I'm Nothing" features David Bowie, an influential British rock musician. This version was released as a single and included as a hidden track in some releases of the album.
Music Video
There is a music video for the version featuring David Bowie, a dark and eerie video reflecting the somber tone of the song itself.
Live Performances
Placebo frequently played "Without You I'm Nothing" during live performances, where it became one of the band's favorite and most impactful songs.
Lyrics & Theme
The song's lyrics are about dependence and the fear of loneliness. This is suggested by the title "Without You I'm Nothing" and is a theme that reoccurs throughout the album.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, praising its lyrics, the performance, and production value.
Bowie's Involvement
David Bowie was a big fan of the band and his collaboration on this song intensified Placebo's growing popularity around the world.
Album Success
The album "Without You I'm Nothing" achieved platinum status in the UK and gold status in several other countries such as France, Australia, and Belgium, indicating high sales and popularity.

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