Twenty Years

Placebo

About Twenty Years

"Twenty Years" is a song by English alternative rock band Placebo, included on their 2004 best-of compilation release Once More with Feeling: Singles 1996–2004. It was the only entirely new song to be released as a single (although "Protège-Moi", a French-language re-recording of an earlier song, was released in France).


Year:
2004
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There are twenty years to go
and twenty ways to know
who will wear
who will wear the hat

There are twenty years to go
the best of all i hope
enjoy the ride
the medicine show

And thems the breaks
for we designer fakes
we need to concentrate on more than meets the eye

There are twenty years to go
the faithful and the low
the best of starts
the broken heart,the stone

There are twenty years to go
the punch drunk and the blow
the worst of starts
the mercy part,the phone

And thems the breaks
for we designer fakes
we need to concentrate on more than meets the eye

Thems the breaks
for we designer fakes
but it's you i take it's you´re the truth,not i

There are twenty years to go
a golden age i know
but all will pass
will end too fast,you know

There are twenty years to go
and many friends i hope
though some may hold the rose
some hold the rope

and that´s the end and that´s the start of it
that´s the whole and that´s the part of it
that´s the high and that´s the heart of it
that´s the long and that´s the short of it
that´s the best and that´s the test in it
that´s the doubt,the doubt,the trust in it
that´s the sight and that´s the sound of it
that´s the gift and that´s the trick in it

you´re the truth,not i
you´re the truth,not i
you´re the truth,not i

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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, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVEN HEWITT, PAUL CAMPION

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
The song "Twenty Years" is by the alternative rock band Placebo. This band was formed in the United Kingdom in 1994.
Album Release
"Twenty Years" is a song on their 2004 album, "Once More with Feeling: Singles 1994–2004." This album was a compilation of their singles over the first ten years of the band's existence.
Single Release
The song was actually released as a single itself, although it is not one of the band’s biggest hits. It was released in advance of the album to promote it.
Music Video
The music video for "Twenty Years" is unique. It's an example of a "road movie" style video and was directed by controversial Serbian director Dušan Makavejev.
Song Content
The song talks about the passing of time and an apparently failed relationship or friendship - themes often touched on by the band.
Chart Performance
Despite not being one of their biggest hits, the song still performed well in the charts. "Twenty Years" reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart.
Live Performances
Placebo often performs “Twenty Years” during their concerts, and it has become a fan favorite at live shows.
Cover Versions
A version of "Twenty Years" was covered by artists The Wounded Lion, and it was released on their album "Handicap International."
Brian Molko's Solitude
The lead singer, Brian Molko, often cites "Twenty Years" as the song that encapsulates the solitude he has often felt. Molko is known for his introspective and sometimes melancholic lyricism.
Band’s Legacy
The song is crucial to Placebo’s legacy as it came out on their first compilation album and addressed their career up until that point. "Twenty Years" is reflective of the motifs and sounds that Placebo has been known for since their formation.

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