Song to Say Goodbye

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“Song to Say Goodbye”
“Song to Say Goodbye” cover
Single by Placebo
from the album Meds
Released March 2006
Genre Alternative
Rock
Length 3:36
Label Virgin Records
Writer(s) Brian Molko; Placebo
Producer Dimitri Tikovoi
Placebo singles chronology
"Because I Want You"
(2006)
"Song to Say Goodbye"
(2006)
"Infra-Red"
(2006)

Song to Say Goodbye is the second single from Placebo's sixth studio album Meds. It was produced by Dimitri Tikovoi. As "Because I Want You" was only released in the United Kingdom, "Song to Say Goodbye" is considered the first single from Meds. The song develops around some piano notes that repeat throughout it. It is quite sentimental due to the power of its lyrics.

It is a song that refers to drug addiction, specifically heroin. It contains a phrase of Neil Young's: "The needle and the damage done".

There is a live version available of the song on the live EP Live at La Cigale.

Contents

[edit] Music video

The original video portrays an addicted father that his son (played by Field Cate) tries to save. Some interpret this video as a role-reversal between father and son.

[edit] Track listing

[edit] 7"

  • Side A - "Song to Say Goodbye" (Radio edit)
  • Side B - "Because I Want You" (Ladytron remix)

[edit] Slimline Wallet CD

  1. "Song to Say Goodbye" (Radio edit)
  2. "Because I Want You" (Russell Lissack Bloc Party remix)

[edit] Maxi CD

  1. "Song to Say Goodbye" (album version)
  2. "36 Degrees" (Live from Wembley)
  3. "Because I Want You" (Russell Lissack Bloc Party remix)
  4. "Because I Want You" (Ladytron Club mix)