Special Needs

Placebo

About Special Needs

"Special Needs" is a song by English alternative rock band Placebo. It was released as the third single from their fourth studio album, Sleeping with Ghosts, on 15 September 2003. It peaked at No. 27 in the UK Singles Chart.


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Remember me when you're the one who's silver screen
Remember me when you're the one you always dreamed
Remember me when everyone's noses start to bleed
Remember me, special needs

Just 19 and sucker's dream I guess I thought you had the flavor
Just 19 and dream obscene with six months off for bad behavior

Remember me when you clinch your movie deal
And think of me stuck in my chair that has four wheels
Remember me through flash photography and screams
Remember me, special dreams

Just 19 this sucker's dream I guess I thought you had the flavor
Just 19 and dream obscene with six months off for bad behavior
Just 19 and sucker's dream I guess I thought you had the flavor
Just 19 and dream obscene with six months off for bad behavior

Remember me

Just 19 this sucker's dream I guess I thought you had the flavor
Just 19 and dream obscene with six months off for bad behavior
Just 19 and sucker's dream I guess I thought you had the flavor
Just 19 and dream obscene with six months off for bad behavior

Remember me

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Placebo

Placebo are an English alternative rock band from London. They were formed in 1994 by singer-guitarist Brian Molko and guitarist/bassist Stefan Olsdal. The band was soon joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and was replaced by Steve Forrest in 2008. Placebo are known for their androgynous image and angst-fueled musical content. To date, they have released six studio albums, all of which have reached the top 20 in the UK, and have sold over ten million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVEN HEWITT

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10 facts about this song

Title Origin
"Special Needs" was titled after the British politically correct way of referring to people with disabilities or circumstances requiring special attention.
Album Placement
The song is from their fourth studio album, "Sleeping with Ghosts", which was released in March 2003.
Chart Performance
"Special Needs" reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Meaning
Brian Molko (Placebo's lead vocalist) revealed that the song is about “total obsession and the bliss when you are immersed in it and the absolute despair when you're torn away from it."
Video Concept
The music video for "Special Needs," directed by Howard Greenhalgh, features the band performing in a room filled with shattered glass, and it also shows silhouettes of children against a bright light, possibly representing the "special needs" from the title.
Critical Acclaim
The band's use of different writing styles and moods, including the raw emotion in "Special Needs," has been lauded by critics and further solidified Placebo's reputation in the rock music sphere.
Live Performances
“Special Needs” has become a consistent staple in Placebo's live performances and is celebrated for its deeply compelling lyrics and powerful musical arrangement.
Song Structure
The song has a typical verse-chorus-verse style, which contributes to its catchy and melodic strengths, while the layered guitar parts and Brian Molko's emotional vocals give it an intensive and poignant feel.
Inspiration
While he doesn't always reveal the sources of his lyrics, Brian Molko's lyricism, as seen in songs like "Special Needs," is often inspired by personal experiences, relations, and emotions, making them deeply relatable to many listeners.
Legacy
Even after almost two decades, "Special Needs" remains a fan favorite and is often credited as one of Placebo’s most famous and loved songs. It illustrates the band's distinctive mixture of alternative rock with meaningful and poetic lyrics.

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