Taste In Men
Placebo
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Come back to me awhile Change your style again Come back to me awhile Change your taste in men It's been this way since Christmas Day Dazzled, doused in gin Change your taste in men Come back to me awhile Change your style again Come back to me awhile Change your taste in men I'm killing time on Valentine's Waiting for the day to end Change your taste in men Come back to me awhile Change your style again Come back to me awhile Change your taste in men It's been this way since Christmas Day Dazzled, doused in gin Change your taste in men [Repeat: x10]
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Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVEN HEWITT
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Taste in Men" is one of the tracks off of Placebo's third studio album, 'Black Market Music,' released in 2000.
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Song WritersThe song was written by three members of the band - Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal, and Steven Hewitt.
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Chart Performance"Taste in Men" was a chart success for the band. It reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, which was higher than any of their previous singles.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Taste in Men" has an unsettling, eerie feel, featuring the band members performing in a surreal, nightmarish landscape. This is typical of Placebo's style, where they often explore darker, psychological themes in their music and visuals.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song lyrics are open to interpretation, but some fans believe it is about challenges and conventions about choice of partners and expectations about relationships. This can be interpreted from the lyric: "Economic circumstances, the body weight debate".
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Live PerformanceThe song has been performed live multiple times by Placebo, showing its popularity among fans. It was often one of the encore songs in their shows.
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Remix VersionA remix version of "Taste in Men" was released in 2011, more than a decade after the initial release, showing the enduring popularity of the song.
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Homosexual UndertonesThe song, along with many others of Placebo's, has been noted for its homosexual undertones. Brian Molko, the band's lead singer and one of the song's writers, is openly bisexual and this often influences the band's music.
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Soundtrack Inclusion“Taste in Men” was included in the soundtracks for several films and television series. Most notably, it was featured in the 2001 French film Irréversible.
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Reception by CriticsThe song is generally well-received by critics, who often single out its hypnotic electronic arrangement and Molko's compelling vocal performance for praise.
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