Slave to the Wage
Placebo
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Run away from all your boredom Run away from all your whoredom and wave Your worries, and cares, goodbye All it takes is one decision A lot of guts, a little vision to wave Your worries, and cares goodbye It's a maze for rats to try [Repeat: x2] It's a race, a race for rats A race for rats to die It's a race, a race for rats A race for rats to die Sick and tired of Maggie's farm She's a bitch, with broken arms to wave Your worries, and cares, goodbye It's a maze for rats to try [Repeat: x2] It's a race, a race for rats A race for rats to die It's a race, a race for rats A race for rats to die [Repeat: x3] Burn away Run away [Repeat: x2]
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Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVEN HEWITT, SCOTT KANNBERG, STEPHEN JOSEPH MALKMUS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Slave to the Wage" is a song by British alternative rock band Placebo - the band originally formed in London in 1994.
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Album ReleaseIt is the second track from their third studio album, "Black Market Music," which was released on 9 October 2000.
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Song ThemeThe song criticizes the capitalistic society where everyone is a slave to their wage, enforced by the employment system. It pushes listeners to question the repetition of a 9 to 5 job, signifying that working for money and consuming material goods won't bring true happiness.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release as a single in September 2000, the song reached number 19 in the UK Singles Chart and also found success in other European countries like France and Belgium.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Slave to the Wage" was directed by Howard Greenhalgh and depicts Placebo playing the song in a giant pinball machine.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the single features a symbol for Mercury, the alchemical symbol, a reference to frontman Brian Molko's androgynous image and the album's broader themes around drug use and commercialism.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often praise "Slave to the Wage" for its energetic performance and insightful social commentary, considering it one of the band's standout tracks.
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Live PerformancesThe band has frequently performed the song during live concerts, and it is often considered a fan favorite.
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InfluencesThe sound of "Slave to the Wage" combines the influence of punk, grunge, and pop, mirroring Placebo's overall eclectic style.
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LyricsThe lyric "run away from all your boredom" encourages listeners to break free from the routine mundanity of life, symbolizing the central theme of the song.
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