Sleeping with Ghosts (song)
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"Sleeping with Ghosts" is the title cut from Placebo
's fourth album, Sleeping with Ghosts
.
The song is a depiction of how, "Soulmates never die", or in more simple terms, how true friendships/relationships never end, linking it with the album's concept of relationships. The song's composition is softer compared to the other songs of the album, it features lighter, slower guitar and more piano than other titles. The chorus line, "Soulmates never die", was used as the title for the live DVD, Soulmates Never Die (Live in Paris 2003)
. The song was re-recorded as a B-side for the single "This Picture
" and called simply "Soulmates". "Soulmates" is a slightly heavier attempt than the album version and is often played live. There is a piano version of the song on the bonus disc of the Battle for the Sun
redux version.
When played live, Brian Molko
often changes the lyrics from "damn the government, damn their killing, damn their lies" to "fuck the government, fuck their killing, fuck their lies" to add emphasis to his anger towards said parties.
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
's fourth album, Sleeping with Ghosts
Sleeping with Ghosts
Sleeping with Ghosts is the fourth studio album by English alternative rock band Placebo, released in 2003 through Astralwerks and Hut Records...
.
The song is a depiction of how, "Soulmates never die", or in more simple terms, how true friendships/relationships never end, linking it with the album's concept of relationships. The song's composition is softer compared to the other songs of the album, it features lighter, slower guitar and more piano than other titles. The chorus line, "Soulmates never die", was used as the title for the live DVD, Soulmates Never Die (Live in Paris 2003)
Soulmates Never Die (Live in Paris 2003)
Soulmates Never Die is the first live DVD release by the band Placebo that was released mainstream and was made available worldwide. The DVD was released in Great Britain on March 15, 2004 and in the United States and Canada on June 29, 2004...
. The song was re-recorded as a B-side for the single "This Picture
This Picture (song)
"This Picture" is a single by British alternative rock band Placebo from their fourth studio album, Sleeping with Ghosts, released in 2003."This Picture" was remixed by Junior Sanchez for the bonus remix CD of Once More with Feeling.- Lyrics :...
" and called simply "Soulmates". "Soulmates" is a slightly heavier attempt than the album version and is often played live. There is a piano version of the song on the bonus disc of the Battle for the Sun
Battle for the Sun
Battle for the Sun is the sixth studio album by British alternative rock band Placebo, released in 2009 on Solitary Man Records, Vagrant Records, Universal Records, and PIAS Recordings.-Production and recording:...
redux version.
When played live, Brian Molko
Brian Molko
Brian Molko is a songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the band Placebo. He is known in particular for his high-pitched vocals, androgynous appearance, and unique, Sonic Youth-influenced guitar style and tuning.-Early life:Born to an American father of French-Italian heritage and a Scottish...
often changes the lyrics from "damn the government, damn their killing, damn their lies" to "fuck the government, fuck their killing, fuck their lies" to add emphasis to his anger towards said parties.