"Song to Say Goodbye" is the second single from Placebo

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 fifth studio album Meds

Meds

Meds is the fifth studio album by British alternative rock band Placebo, released in 2006 on Virgin Records. It was released in most countries on 13 March 2006, although it was released three days earlier in Australia and New Zealand...

. It was produced by Dimitri Tikovoi

Dimitri Tikovoi

Dimitri Tikovoi is a French record producer and DJ who has worked with bands such as Placebo, The Horrors, John Cale , Hope Of The States, Goldfrapp, etc....

. As "Because I Want You

Because I Want You

"Because I Want You" is the first single from Placebo's fifth album Meds, released only in the United Kingdom.-Enhanced CD:#"Because I Want You"#"36 Degrees" #"Because I Want You"...

" was only released in the United Kingdom, elsewhere "Song to Say Goodbye" is considered the first single from Meds. The song develops around some piano notes that repeat throughout it.

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

The Needle and the Damage Done

"The Needle and the Damage Done" is a song by Neil Young that describes the descent into heroin addiction of musicians he knew. It was written about the heroin use of his Crazy Horse guitarist Danny Whitten, and previews the theme of "Tonight's the Night", a song that addresses the heroin overdose...

".

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

Music video

The original video portrays an addicted father that his son (played by Field Cate

Field Cate

Field Adreanus Cate is an American actor. He is best known to date for his series-regular role playing Young Ned on the dramedy Pushing Daisies.- Biography :...

) tries to save. Some interpret this video as a role-reversal between father and son. The video is written and directed by Philippe Andrew.

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• 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)