Nancy Boy
Placebo
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Alcoholic kind of mood Lose my clothes Lose my lube Cruising for a piece of fun Looking out for number one Different partner every night So narcotic outta sight What a gas what a beautiful ass And it all breaks down at the role reversal Got the muse in my head she's universal Spinnin' me round she's coming over me And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal Got the muse in my head she's universal Spinnin' me round she's coming over me Kind of buzz that lasts for days Had some help from insect ways Comes across all shy and coy Just another nancy boy Woman man or modern monkey Just another happy junkie Fifty pounds Press my button Going down And it all breaks down at the role reversal Got the muse in my head she's universal Spinnin' me round she's coming over me And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal Got the muse in my head she's universal Spinnin' me round she's coming over me does his makeup in his room Douse himself with cheap perfume Eyeholes in a paper bag Greatest lay I ever had Kind of guy who mates for life Gotta help him find a wife We're a couple When our bodies double And it all breaks down at the role reversal Got the muse in my head she's universal Spinnin' me round she's coming over me And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal Got the muse in my head she's universal Spinnin' me round she's coming over me And it all breaks down at the role reversal Got the muse in my head she's universal Spinnin' me round she's coming over me And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal Got the muse in my head she's universal Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
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Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, ROBERT SCHULTZBERG
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Nancy Boy" is a song by the British alternative rock band Placebo, released as the fourth single from their self-titled debut album on 20th January 1997.
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Commercial SuccessThe song is most notable for being Placebo's breakthrough single, reaching number 4 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Structure and ThemesLyrically, "Nancy Boy" is explicit in its discussion of hedonism and bisexuality, themes often explored by Placebo.
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Music VideoThe song's video was directed by Howard Greenhalgh and portrays a fantasy version of the band performing in an opulent mansion filled with eccentric party-goers and avant-garde imagery.
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ReceptionIt is viewed as one of Placebo’s most well-known and popular songs, gaining appreciation for its catchy tune and provocative lyrics.
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Band Member PerspectivesPlacebo's frontman, Brian Molko, has expressed mixed feelings about the song, stating in an interview that while it played an instrumental role in the band's breakthrough, its popularity led to misinterpretations about the band's image and sound.
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Song TitleThe term "Nancy Boy" is slang – originally derogatory – for an effeminate or homosexual man. The song's title and content reflect the band's challenge of traditional gender norms and sexual identities in their music.
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Song's Influence"Nancy Boy" significantly contributed to Placebo's reputation as a gender-bending, genre-defying rock band with a unique, punk-influenced sound.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's popularity, it hasn't frequently featured in Placebo's setlists since 2004, potentially due to Molko's ambivalent relationship with the track.
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ControversyThe song’s sexual content and explicit lyrics were subject to censorship on radio and TV upon its release, generating debate and discussion around artistic freedom.
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