Song to Say Goodbye

"Song to Say Goodbye" is a song by English alternative rock band Placebo from their fifth studio album, Meds (2006). It was released on 6 March 2006 as the album's second single. It was written by Steve Hewitt, Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal, and produced by Dimitri Tikovoi. The first single, "Because I Want You" was only released in the United Kingdom, so elsewhere, "Song to Say Goodbye" is considered the first single from Meds. The song develops around piano notes that repeat throughout it. The song deals with heroin addiction and its influence on the relationships of the parties involved.

"Song to Say Goodbye"
Single by Placebo
from the album Meds
Released6 March 2006
FormatCD, 7" Vinyl
GenreAlternative rock
Length3:36
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)Steve Hewitt, Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
Producer(s)Dimitri Tikovoi
Placebo singles chronology
"Because I Want You"
(2006)		 "Song to Say Goodbye"
(2006)		 "Infra-Red"
(2006)

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

The cover art features a blurred picture of vocalist Brian Molko.

Music video

The original video written and directed by Philippe André portrays a mentally challenged father (played by Michael Carr) while his son (played by Field Cate) is trying to cope with his dad's condition. It could also be interpreted as a role-reversal between father and son. Philippe André made a 10 minutes extended version of the music video. Placebo remixed the track for the film released on DVD by Virgin.

Track listing

7"
  • Side A - "Song to Say Goodbye" (Radio edit)
  • Side B - "Because I Want You" (Ladytron remix)

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

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)

Charts

References
  1. "Australian-charts.com – Placebo – Song To Say Goodbye". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  2. "Austriancharts.at – Placebo – Song To Say Goodbye" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  3. "Ultratop.be – Placebo – Song To Say Goodbye" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  4. "Ultratop.be – Placebo – Song To Say Goodbye" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  5. "Placebo: Song To Say Goodbye" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland.
  6. "Lescharts.com – Placebo – Song To Say Goodbye" (in French). Les classement single.
  7. "Musicline.de – Placebo Single-Chartverfolgung" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH.
  8. IFPI Greece Top 50 Singles
  9. "Italiancharts.com – Placebo – Song To Say Goodbye". Top Digital Download.
  10. "Spanishcharts.com – Placebo – Song To Say Goodbye" Canciones Top 50.
  11. "Swisscharts.com – Placebo – Song To Say Goodbye". Swiss Singles Chart.


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