Ashtray Heart
Placebo
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Mi cenicero, mi cenicero Mi corazon de cenicero You are the burden to our ways You are the one who took my place You took a jump into forever A leap of faith I could not take And it was A leap of faith I could not take A promise that I could not make A leap of faith I could not take A promise that I could not make Mi cenicero, mi cenicero My ashtray heart Mi corazon de cenicero My ashtray heart Mi cenicero, mi cenicero My ashtray heart Mi corazon de cenicero You were alone before we met No more forlorn than one could get How could we know we had found treasure? How sinister and how correct And it was A leap of faith I could not take A promise that I could not make A leap of faith I could not take A promise that I could not make Mi cenicero, mi cenicero My ashtray heart Mi corazon de cenicero My ashtray heart Mi cenicero, mi cenicero My ashtray heart Mi corazon de cenicero Mi cenicero, mi cenicero My ashtray heart Mi corazon de cenicero My ashtray heart Mi cenicero, mi cenicero My ashtray heart Mi corazon de cenicero I tore the muscle from your chest And used it to stub out cigarettes I listened to your screams of pleasure Now watch the bedsheets turn blood red Mi cenicero, mi cenicero My ashtray heart Mi corazon de cenicero My ashtray heart Mi cenicero, mi cenicero My ashtray heart Mi corazon de cenicero Mi cenicero, mi cenicero My ashtray heart Mi corazon de cenicero My ashtray heart Mi cenicero, mi cenicero My ashtray heart Mi corazon de cenicero
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Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEVE LUDWIN, JORDAN PAGE
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Ashtray Heart" is a song from the sixth studio album "Battle for the Sun" by the British band, Placebo, which was released on 8th June 2009.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by the band members Steve Forrest, Brian Molko, and Stefan Olsdal.
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GenreThe song is characterized by its alternative rock genre, along with elements of post-punk revival.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of the song are supposedly about loss and betrayal, although Brian Molko often writes from fictional perspectives so the true meaning can only be speculated.
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Song LengthThe song, "Ashtray Heart," has a running time of approximately 3 minutes and 39 seconds.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was met with general critical acclaim, with its lyrics and emotional intensity often being highlighted.
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Album SalesThe album "Battle for the Sun," featuring "Ashtray Heart," sold over 1 million copies worldwide, indicating the international popularity of the band and the song.
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InspirationThe title "Ashtray Heart" was reportedly inspired by the Captain Beefheart song of the same name from his album Doc at the Radar Station (1980).
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Live Performances"Ashtray Heart" was regularly performed live by the band during their worldwide "Battle for the Sun" tour.
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Music StyleIn "Ashtray Heart," fans and critics note the band's distinct musical style that combines raw guitar riffs, energetic drumming, and singer Brian Molko's nasal, androgynous vocals.
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Unofficial VideoEven though there is no official music video for "Ashtray Heart", a fan-made lyric video on YouTube has gained substantial views, reflecting the song's popularity among Placebo's fan base.
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Song RankingOn various fan ranking lists and polls, "Ashtray Heart" consistently ranks as one of the top songs from the album "Battle for the Sun".
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