You Don't Care About Us
Placebo
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If it's a bad day you try to suffocate Another memory scarred If it's a bad case then you accelerate You're in the getaway car You don't care about us (oh oh) You don't care about us (oh oh) You don't care about us (oh oh) You don't care about us If it's a bad case you're on the rampage Another memory scarred You're at the wrong place you're on the back page You're in the getaway car You don't care about us (oh oh) You don't care about us (oh oh) You don't care about us (oh oh) You don't care about us It's your age, It's my rage It's your age, It's my rage You're too complicated, we should separate it You're just confiscating, you're exasperating This degeneration, mental masturbation Think I'll leave it all behind, save this bleeding heart of mine It's a matter of trust It's a matter of trust It's a matter of trust It's a matter of trust Because You don't care about us You don't care about us You don't care about us You don't care about us It's your age, It's my rage It's your age, It's my rage
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Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVEN HEWITT
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10 facts about this song
Song Production Insights"You Don't Care About Us" is a song by Placebo, an English alternative rock band. The song was released as a single from their second studio album "Without You I'm Nothing" in 1998.
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Chart Success InsightsIt was the third single off the album and achieved relative success in the UK, Spain, and other countries. It peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing Placebo's wide acceptance in their home country.
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Musical Style InsightsThe song showcases Placebo's signature blend of alternative rock, grunge, and punk influences. The lyrics are a potent blend of angst and criticism, laced with the distinctive nasal vocals of frontman Brian Molko.
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Controversy InsightsThe song gained notoriety due to a mistake in the music video's subtitles. There was a mix-up in the lyrics, prompting the band to recall the initially released version of the video and release a corrected one.
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Live Performance Insights"You Don't Care About Us" has been a regular fixture in Placebo's live shows given its popularity among fans. The song still gets the crowd going, years after its original release.
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Record Label InsightsThe song, like most of Placebo's work, was released under the Virgin Records label. The band released several successful albums with the company before moving on to a different record label.
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Video Production InsightsThe music video for "You Don't Care About Us" was directed by Howard Greenhalgh, a British music video and commercials director. He is known for his work with other iconic bands like Soundgarden and Jamiroquai.
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Band Members' ThoughtsWhile the band members haven't spoken much about this particular song in recent years, at the time of its release, they described it as both catchy and chaotic, embodying the raw energy of punk while acknowledging the mass appeal of pop.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally gave the song positive reviews. They praised the catchy riff and emotional lyrics. However, some critics found the song to be slightly monotonous, yet it was appreciated for its bold and anguished nuances.
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Song Meaning InsightsThough the lyrics' meaning can be interpreted in different ways, the common consensus is that "You Don't Care About Us" is a protest song against the feeling of being ignored or disregarded, making it a relatable anthem for the disenchanted and disillusioned.
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