Im not sure really....
Lyrically, its pretty average, but the music is good.
I dont expect much from this album, as much as I love them, it seems that all bands reach their prime and then decline, and I think Placebo might have hit theirs already.
Im HOPING its not true, and the album will be brilliant, but hey. You never know.
But yeah, overall an average song, but its not totally terrible.
I was expecting them to sound pretty different with the new drummer (Steve Forrest) but, thankfully, they have the same sound :)
I was expecting them to sound pretty different with the new drummer (Steve Forrest) but, thankfully, they have the same sound :)
It's good to hear Brian's voice singing some new lyrics again too!! YAY!
It's good to hear Brian's voice singing some new lyrics again too!! YAY!
Anyway, I just downloaded it and aam on my second listening - thanks for putting up the lyrics syko brat.
Anyway, I just downloaded it and aam on my second listening - thanks for putting up the lyrics syko brat.
I agree that the lyrics are nothing special, the repetition isn't really doing it for me.
I agree that the lyrics are nothing special, the repetition isn't really doing it for me.
Meaning-wise.. I haven't really thought much about it yet, still just enjoying the sound. Literally, it sounds like a screwed up, destructive relationship that Brian is trying to get out...
Meaning-wise.. I haven't really thought much about it yet, still just enjoying the sound. Literally, it sounds like a screwed up, destructive relationship that Brian is trying to get out of and sees the light at the end of the tunnel as his goal (battling for the sun). Also it could be drugs (as the Placebo theme seems to center on), the addiction weighing him down (black and heavy weight) and him trying to get clean (battling for the sun).
Anyway, that's just my thoughts - now someone smart should disect it :)
I am curious about "Dream brother, my killer, my lover" any insight?
As 'cameo' stated that thankfully they have the same sound, I also am relieved. If anything the drums are unbelievable. There is no significant departure soundwise but it definitely sounds bigger and better. The vocals at 4:56 are epic.
As 'cameo' stated that thankfully they have the same sound, I also am relieved. If anything the drums are unbelievable. There is no significant departure soundwise but it definitely sounds bigger and better. The vocals at 4:56 are epic.
Like most Placebo songs the meaning is open to interpretation by the listener as Brian often has stated in interviews. I can't help but feel this song is closely related to 'Song To Say Goodbye' in sentiment. I look at the lyrics as Brian being very self analytical and critical. I think the battle is for his sanity and...
Like most Placebo songs the meaning is open to interpretation by the listener as Brian often has stated in interviews. I can't help but feel this song is closely related to 'Song To Say Goodbye' in sentiment. I look at the lyrics as Brian being very self analytical and critical. I think the battle is for his sanity and to achieve a positive outlook. 'Dream Brother' representing his inner battler, 'my killer' perhaps referring to the 'lows' of being depressed and creative stagnation, 'my lover' referring to feelings of positivity and his creative and achieving self. The struggle between the highs and lows of depression in general.
Im not sure really.... Lyrically, its pretty average, but the music is good.
I dont expect much from this album, as much as I love them, it seems that all bands reach their prime and then decline, and I think Placebo might have hit theirs already. Im HOPING its not true, and the album will be brilliant, but hey. You never know.
But yeah, overall an average song, but its not totally terrible.
I was expecting them to sound pretty different with the new drummer (Steve Forrest) but, thankfully, they have the same sound :)
I was expecting them to sound pretty different with the new drummer (Steve Forrest) but, thankfully, they have the same sound :)
It's good to hear Brian's voice singing some new lyrics again too!! YAY!
It's good to hear Brian's voice singing some new lyrics again too!! YAY!
Anyway, I just downloaded it and aam on my second listening - thanks for putting up the lyrics syko brat.
Anyway, I just downloaded it and aam on my second listening - thanks for putting up the lyrics syko brat.
I agree that the lyrics are nothing special, the repetition isn't really doing it for me.
I agree that the lyrics are nothing special, the repetition isn't really doing it for me.
Meaning-wise.. I haven't really thought much about it yet, still just enjoying the sound. Literally, it sounds like a screwed up, destructive relationship that Brian is trying to get out...
Meaning-wise.. I haven't really thought much about it yet, still just enjoying the sound. Literally, it sounds like a screwed up, destructive relationship that Brian is trying to get out of and sees the light at the end of the tunnel as his goal (battling for the sun). Also it could be drugs (as the Placebo theme seems to center on), the addiction weighing him down (black and heavy weight) and him trying to get clean (battling for the sun).
Anyway, that's just my thoughts - now someone smart should disect it :)
I am curious about "Dream brother, my killer, my lover" any insight?
I put up the lyrics xD
I put up the lyrics xD
As 'cameo' stated that thankfully they have the same sound, I also am relieved. If anything the drums are unbelievable. There is no significant departure soundwise but it definitely sounds bigger and better. The vocals at 4:56 are epic.
As 'cameo' stated that thankfully they have the same sound, I also am relieved. If anything the drums are unbelievable. There is no significant departure soundwise but it definitely sounds bigger and better. The vocals at 4:56 are epic.
Like most Placebo songs the meaning is open to interpretation by the listener as Brian often has stated in interviews. I can't help but feel this song is closely related to 'Song To Say Goodbye' in sentiment. I look at the lyrics as Brian being very self analytical and critical. I think the battle is for his sanity and...
Like most Placebo songs the meaning is open to interpretation by the listener as Brian often has stated in interviews. I can't help but feel this song is closely related to 'Song To Say Goodbye' in sentiment. I look at the lyrics as Brian being very self analytical and critical. I think the battle is for his sanity and to achieve a positive outlook. 'Dream Brother' representing his inner battler, 'my killer' perhaps referring to the 'lows' of being depressed and creative stagnation, 'my lover' referring to feelings of positivity and his creative and achieving self. The struggle between the highs and lows of depression in general.