"Song to Say Goodbye" is a song by English

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band

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from their fifth studio album, '' Meds'' (2006). It was released on 6 March 2006 as the lead single from ''Meds'' in all territories outside of the United Kingdom, where " Because I Want You" was released as the lead single instead. The song was written by

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and Stefan Olsdal, and produced by Dimitri Tikovoi. It develops around piano notes that repeat throughout it, and deals with heroin

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and its influence on the relationships of the parties involved. The cover art features a blurred picture of vocalist

. There is a live version available of the song on the live EP ''Live at La Cigale''. The song reached the top ten in Finland, Greece, Italy and Spain.

Music video

The original video written and directed by Philippe André portrays a mentally challenged father while his son is trying to cope with his dad's condition. André made an 8-minute extended version of the music video.

remixed the track for the film released on DVD by EMI. It was filmed in

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Track listing

7"

*Side A - "Song to Say Goodbye" (Radio edit) *Side B - "Because I Want You" (Ladytron remix)

Slimline Wallet CD

#"Song to Say Goodbye" (Radio edit) #"Because I Want You" (Russell Lissack Bloc Party remix)

Maxi CD

#"Song to Say Goodbye" (album version) #"36 Degrees" (Live from Wembley) #"Because I Want You" (Russell Lissack Bloc Party remix) #"Because I Want You" (Ladytron Club mix)

Charts

Weekly charts

Cover versions and remixes

Harakiri for the Sky version (2021)

"Song to Say Goodbye" was covered and released as a single by Austrian

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band Harakiri for the Sky in January 2021. The song closes Harakiri for the Sky's album "Mӕre" just as it closes Placebo's album '' Meds''.

References

External links

* Placebo (band) songs 2006 singles Songs written by Steve Hewitt Songs written by Brian Molko Songs written by Stefan Olsdal Rock ballads 2006 songs Song recordings produced by Dimitri Tikovoï Songs about heroin {{2000s-rock-single-stub