Ashtray Heart

Placebo

About Ashtray Heart

"Ashtray Heart" is the third official single from Placebo's sixth studio album, Battle for the Sun. It was released in all of Europe, except for the United Kingdom and Norway, with "The Never-Ending Why" being released in these two countries a week prior (14 September 2009). The B-side song "Fuck U" is a cover of a song by electro/alternative rock band Archive. The B-side song "Hardly Wait" is a cover of a PJ Harvey song. "Ashtray Heart" was also the name of the band that would become Placebo. Ashtray Heart was a duo consisted of Molko and Olsdal, before they decided to try out as a serious band and began the search for a drummer. 


Year:
2009
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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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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, 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.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by the band members Steve Forrest, Brian Molko, and Stefan Olsdal.
Genre
The song is characterized by its alternative rock genre, along with elements of post-punk revival.
Lyric Theme
The 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.
Song Length
The song, "Ashtray Heart," has a running time of approximately 3 minutes and 39 seconds.
Critical Reception
The song was met with general critical acclaim, with its lyrics and emotional intensity often being highlighted.
Album Sales
The album "Battle for the Sun," featuring "Ashtray Heart," sold over 1 million copies worldwide, indicating the international popularity of the band and the song.
Inspiration
The title "Ashtray Heart" was reportedly inspired by the Captain Beefheart song of the same name from his album Doc at the Radar Station (1980).
Live Performances
"Ashtray Heart" was regularly performed live by the band during their worldwide "Battle for the Sun" tour.
Music Style
In "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.
Unofficial Video
Even 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.
Song Ranking
On 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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