For What It's Worth

Placebo

About For What It's Worth

"For What It's Worth" is the first official single from Placebo's sixth studio album, Battle for the Sun.


Year:
2009
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The end of the century
I said my goodbyes
For what it's worth
I always aimed to please
But I nearly died

For what it's worth
Come on lay with me
Cause I'm on fire
For what it's worth
I tear the sun in three
To light up your eyes

For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth

Broke up the family
Everybody cried
For what it's worth
I have a slow disease
That sucked me dry
For what it's worth
Come on walk with me
Into the rising tide
For what it's worth
Filled a cavity
Your god shaped hole tonight

For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth

No one cares when you're out on the street
Picking up the pieces to make ends meet
No one cares when you're down in the gutter
Got no friends, got no lover

No one cares when you're out on the street
Picking up the pieces to make ends meet
No one cares when you're down in the gutter
Got no friends, got no lover

For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover
For what it's worth
Got no lover

Got no friends got no lover

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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: STEVE FORREST, WILLIAM LLOYD, BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL

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10 facts about this song

Band Evolution
"For What It's Worth" is a song by alternative rock band, Placebo. The song reflects the band's evolving sound from heavier alternative rock to a more melodic, electronic-infused sound.
Album Release
The song was released as the first single from their sixth studio album "Battle for the Sun" in 2009.
Chart Performance
"For What It's Worth" reached number 84 in the UK Singles Chart, testifying its commercial success.
Music Video Director
The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Anders Rostad, a Norwegian director and editor noted for his work with a variety of musicians.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song's lyrics have been interpreted as a reflection on personal struggle, with Brian Molko, the lead vocalist of the band, expressing regret about past actions in the verses.
International Performance
Apart from UK, the song also garnered appreciation and made it to number 12 in the Belgian charts.
Song Structure
The song is characterized by its heavy guitar riffs, anthemic choruses, and Molko's distinctive nasal voice, making it quite typical of Placebo's style.
Radio Premiere
"For What It's Worth" was premiered on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on March 16, 2009.
Use in Media
The song was featured in the fifth episode of the sixth series of the British teen drama "Skins". This points towards the cultural influence the song had at its time of release.
Record Label
The song was released under the major record label "PIAS Recordings" which has been the band's label since the fifth album.

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