Song to Say Goodbye
"Song to Say Goodbye" is a song by English alternative rock band Placebo from their fifth studio album, "Meds" (2006). It was released on 6 March 2006 as the album's second single. It was written by Steve Hewitt, Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal, and produced by Dimitri Tikovoi. The first single, "Because I Want You" was only released in the United Kingdom, so elsewhere, "Song to Say Goodbye" is considered the first single from "Meds". The song develops around piano notes that repeat throughout it. The song deals with heroin addiction and its influence on  the relationships of the parties involved. There is a live version available of the song on the live EP "Live at La Cigale". The cover art features a blurred picture of vocalist Brian Molko. Music video. The original video written and directed by Philippe André portrays a mentally challenged father (played by Michael Carr) while his son (played by Field Cate) is trying to cope with his dad's condition. It could also be interpreted as a role-reversal between father and son. Philippe André made an 8-minute extended version of the music video. Placebo remixed the track for  the film released on DVD by Virgin. It filmed in Los Angeles. Cover versions and remixes. Harakiri for the Sky version (2021). "Song to Say Goodbye" was covered and released as a single by Austrian post-black metal 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".