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Placebo — Sleeping With Ghosts
Album: Sleeping With Ghosts
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Released: 2003
Length: 4:32
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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The sea's evaporating
Though it comes as no surprise
These clouds we're seeing
They're explosions in the sky
It seems it's written
But we can't read between the line

Hush
It's okay
Dry your eye

Dry your eye
Soul mate dry your eye
Dry your eye
Soul mate dry your eye
'Cause soul mates never die

This one world vision
Turns us into compromise
What good's religion
When it's each other we despise?
Damn the government
Damn their killing
Damn their lies

Hush
It's okay
Dry your eyes

Dry your eyes
Soul mate dry your eyes
Dry your eyes
Soul mate dry your eyes
Soul mates never die
Soul mates never die
Never die
Soul mates never die
Never die

Soul mates never die
Soul mates never die
Soul mates never die
Soul mates never die
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The slideshow for this song is quite humorous. 
Posted 6 months ago by alisathegreat    [ Reply ]
Am I going to need a condom for this?  
Posted 6 months ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
 Exebeche wrote:
A soul mate of mine used to live in the room next to mine and he was, and is, the sort of person that, when they find out they love a band or an album or a song, play it ad lib for days, weeks, months on end, and nothing else  This is how I came to be highly allergic to Brian Molko's voice. Really, really, REALLY just can't stand it for longer than a minute. Have always enjoyed their music though, especially the unmistakably Placebo guitar riffs. And the soul mate is still a soul mate



Only a soulmate can drive you that crazy, lol!
Posted 6 months ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
 jugece wrote:

definitely more than a 7 guys



10!
Posted 8 months ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
A soul mate of mine used to live in the room next to mine and he was, and is, the sort of person that, when they find out they love a band or an album or a song, play it ad lib for days, weeks, months on end, and nothing else  This is how I came to be highly allergic to Brian Molko's voice. Really, really, REALLY just can't stand it for longer than a minute. Have always enjoyed their music though, especially the unmistakably Placebo guitar riffs. And the soul mate is still a soul mate
Posted 9 months ago by Exebeche    [ Reply ]
 meatmike wrote:

Huh, I guess I'm the only one who thinks the singer sounds like Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys.




no you are not
Posted 9 months ago by Exebeche    [ Reply ]
 niccca wrote:
 
Brian has always been a Diva, but who is not in the R`n`R world?

Anyway, my heart always jumps when hearing them on RP {#Music}
They absolute rock live. 


I was surprised to find out how many of the songs were written by Stefan. 
Posted 1 year ago by tripp1    [ Reply ]
 niccca wrote:
 
Brian has always been a Diva, but who is not in the R`n`R world?

Anyway, my heart always jumps when hearing them on RP {#Music}
They absolute rock live. 


He couldn't even spell 'gay' - tcha !! 
Posted 1 year ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
Nope, soul mates never die.  But they do, each of them, change.  The trick is being able to recognize each other again as we move from the dream of one life to the dream of the next one.   

Highlow 
Posted 1 year ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]

Soul mates never die 
Posted 1 year ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
This is the song that got me into this band (thru RP). Saw them a the Hard Rock in San Diego (2011-ish), amazing show in a small venue! 
Posted 2 years ago by rushfan    [ Reply ]
I love songs that when you first hear it you give a 7... then you read the lyrics and give it an 8... then you hear the bridge and click either a solid 9 or 10.


Love RP for that!
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
Hmm that's odd, second time I've heard this song on RP today (19 August). @BillG what's up? Not complaining though, love this.
Posted 2 years ago by lewisv66    [ Reply ]
 Kelvinclifford wrote:

I`m seeing them at a festival this year. Well, I think it`s them, it could be a tribute band...it's difficult to tell the difference  ;-)

I saw what you did there...
c.

Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Saw Placebo at Festival Nyon in 2000.  They were fucking amazing...
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Good Tune!!  I never heard of them before.  Thanx RP!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Beth Orton's bro-h-other?
Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
I`m seeing them at a festival this year. Well, I think it`s them, it could be a tribute band...it's difficult to tell the difference  ;-)
Posted 2 years ago by Kelvinclifford    [ Reply ]
 aonley wrote:

So..........should I dry my eyes?

or hush?

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
great.... wonderfull.....
Posted 3 years ago by asap.band    [ Reply ]
definitely more than a 7 guys
Posted 3 years ago by jugece    [ Reply ]
 quigui wrote:
Best thing they ever did was a concert at 'Angkor Wat', they rewrote their songs especially for that occassion. Check it out on youtube.
 
Look after the king of R n R please 
Posted 3 years ago by 69Grace_M    [ Reply ]
That cover art 
Posted 3 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
So..........should I dry my eyes?
Posted 3 years ago by aonley    [ Reply ]
 GolfRomeo wrote:
Platypus wrote:
RP has turned me into a huge fan of Placebo. they somehow remind me of T.Rex, in style if not necessarily sound. This entire album is fantastic, and this is definitely one of my favorite tracks. Love this dude's voice now, too.
I dig it. But I would never have got to T-Rex. Interesting that you hear it in them. I think he sounds like a 'less-whiny' Gallagher from Oasis, fronting a better band.
 
Yes! Had to scroll down to this comment from 16 years ago to find someone else who hears Liam Gallagher. 
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Voice reminds me of Maynard Keenan. Kinda cool though.
c.
Posted 4 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Just cool.
Posted 4 years ago by davidsavop    [ Reply ]
there is someting trancendental in this
Posted 4 years ago by yeshetarchin    [ Reply ]
Huh, I guess I'm the only one who thinks the singer sounds like Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys.
Posted 4 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
is this my favorite track with them or one of the most 
Posted 4 years ago by sxediy    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:
No.
 
YES
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
No.
Posted 5 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Top tune. More Placebo please Billy.
Posted 5 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
Had to bump it up a notch, from 5 > 7 Becomes better and better in mind.
Posted 5 years ago by Vakse    [ Reply ]
 quigui wrote:
Best thing they ever did was a concert at 'Angkor Wat', they rewrote their songs especially for that occassion. Check it out on youtube.

 
I've never heard of it but I'll definitely check that ! <3 
Posted 6 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
Best thing they ever did was a concert at 'Angkor Wat', they rewrote their songs especially for that occassion. Check it out on youtube.
Posted 6 years ago by quigui    [ Reply ]
maboleth wrote:
Used to love them. Still have many great songs, especially on Black Market music. But can't help but think that Brian Molko is one pretentious little guy.

 
Brian has always been a Diva, but who is not in the R`n`R world?

Anyway, my heart always jumps when hearing them on RP {#Music}
They absolute rock live. 
Posted 8 years ago by niccca    [ Reply ]
Used to love them. Still have many great songs, especially on Black Market music. But can't help but think that Brian Molko is one pretentious little guy.
Posted 8 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
Nice track from a great live band.  Thanks RP.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 JasondotG wrote:
Placebo filled some kind of void in my library I didn't realize I had when they first came out. I didn't like everything they did, but the stuff I did I really really liked. Happy to hear them here on RP. In all these years I can't recall hearing them here before. 

BTW, they do a brilliantly outstanding cover of "Running Up That Hill". 

  
I feel the same about Placebo - nice to hear once in a while on RP.


Posted 8 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
 floydoftherocks wrote:
they need to get a good singer, then this would be *BADASS*

it's like a tweaker trying to sound like the (equally awful) decemberists guy..

 
I thought I was experiencing the first Decemberist song worth listening to  (sucky song all the same)
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Placebo filled some kind of void in my library I didn't realize I had when they first came out. I didn't like everything they did, but the stuff I did I really really liked. Happy to hear them here on RP. In all these years I can't recall hearing them here before. 

BTW, they do a brilliantly outstanding cover of "Running Up That Hill". 
Posted 10 years ago by JasondotG    [ Reply ]

A professor at the Auburn University was giving a  lecture on Paranormal Studies. To get a feel for his audience, he asks, 'How many people here believe in ghosts?'

About 90 students raise their hands.

Well, that's a good start. Out of those who believe in ghosts, do any of you think you have seen a ghost?'

About 40 students raise their hands.

That's really good. I'm really glad you take this seriously. Has anyone here ever talked to a ghost?'

About 15 students raise their hand.

Has anyone here ever touched a ghost?'

Three students raise their hands.

That's fantastic. Now let me ask you one question further...Have any of you ever made love to a ghost?'

Way in the back, Ahmed raises his hand.

The professor takes off his glasses and says 'Son, all the years I've been giving this lecture, no one has ever claimed to have made love to a ghost.

You've got to come up here and tell us about your experience.'

The Middle Eastern student replied with a nod and a grin, and began to make his way up to the podium. When he reached the front of the room, the professor asks, 'So, Ahmed, tell us what it's like to have sex with a ghost?'

Ahmed replied, "Wow, from back there I thought you said "Goats."
Posted 10 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Did they run out of other lyrics or music? Very repetitive. And not even a good hook or melody to repeat. Soul mates never die. I hope the song does. 

 
I agree, those are high school poetry lyrics
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
they need to get a good singer, then this would be *BADASS*

it's like a tweaker trying to sound like the (equally awful) decemberists guy..
Posted 10 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
 flyboy50 wrote:
The ghost of a previous relationship haunts me several years later.  To hell with love.  Do like the sound of this though.



unclehud wrote:
Soulmates do die, and ghosts prevent me from sleeping.  OK, so this band starts out with two strikes on my scorecard.

 



 


Posted 11 years ago by flyboy50    [ Reply ]
The ghost of a previous relationship haunts me several years later.  To hell with love.



unclehud wrote:
Soulmates do die, and ghosts prevent me from sleeping.  OK, so this band starts out with two strikes on my scorecard.

 


Posted 11 years ago by flyboy50    [ Reply ]
 suesblues wrote:
well I just found out my ex- got married today, so Im not sure about this song, but the title 'sleeping with ghosts' seems pretty apt to me, the sentiment and mood..... (*sob!!*) :-)

 
Sorry to hear that you're experiencing that unsettling feeling. I've been there and its hard. I like the album art.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
well I just found out my ex- got married today, so Im not sure about this song, but the title 'sleeping with ghosts' seems pretty apt to me, the sentiment and mood..... (*sob!!*) :-)
Posted 11 years ago by suesblues    [ Reply ]
Soulmates do die, and ghosts prevent me from sleeping.  OK, so this band starts out with two strikes on my scorecard.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
2003 huh? I would have thought it was from the '80's....
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Ah, nothing like a little radio therapy this morning...interesting set of tunes singing to the core of me!
Posted 11 years ago by amprich    [ Reply ]
More placebo,love it!
Posted 11 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Love the song. 
Posted 12 years ago by niccca    [ Reply ]
I love it. Have liked the band since first hearing Nancy Boy. I like Rush too, but beyond the vocal range there is litttle base for comparison.

This sounds as good as it did in 2005. Good groove too. They are a fine band live. A solid 8.5
Posted 12 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
Did they run out of other lyrics or music? Very repetitive. And not even a good hook or melody to repeat. Soul mates never die. I hope the song does. 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:
Horrible song.  Great side-boob.
 
It's a 'shopped Peter Griffin side boob.  {#Nyah}

Posted 14 years ago by Bad_Art    [ Reply ]
 ccote25 wrote:
Could this guy be any more whiny?
 
A couple syllables sound like Andre in "The Fly," right after he gets caught in the web.  "Heeeeeeeelp meeeeeeeeeee!"

Posted 14 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
Horrible song.  Great side-boob.
Posted 14 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 ccote25 wrote:
Could this guy be any more whiny?
 
He could be one of those Geddy Lee fans down there {#Arrowd}

Posted 14 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Sounds kinda like a Carbon Leaf track Bill plays.  Anyone know which one I mean? It's the vocalist in particular.
Posted 15 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
My first thought was Peter Murphy on helium?
Kinda the same delivery with a whinier edge.
I give it a 6 and await further listening.
Posted 15 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Very nice song!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
A classic.Great song,great production.Love the way it keeps growing
Posted 15 years ago by cactus7709    [ Reply ]
Creepy
Posted 15 years ago by sonofpick    [ Reply ]
Great  CD throughout. Thanks Bill for introducing me to this band.
Posted 15 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Could this guy be any more whiny?
Posted 15 years ago by ccote25    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:
Too too too much much much re- re- verb verb verb verb.
 
It's Placebo, dude.

Posted 16 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
Too too too much much much re- re- verb verb verb verb.
Posted 16 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
The playlist just went from The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens to this! If that's not eclectic, I don't know what is. {#Lol}

Posted 16 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
Great song of Placebo, one of the best...
Posted 16 years ago by matiaspolanco    [ Reply ]
What a problem we have! A lot of fanatic Rush fans, or should I say Geddy Lee fans... If this is not your style, just don't piss off... You are more trying elevate Geddy Lee than comment about the damned Placebo's Single. A lot of melancholy, I liked the lyrics the keyboards and piano really gave an interesting atmosphere. I can give a 8 for this.
Posted 18 years ago by kmkz    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Yep, when your name is Ben Dover, cell mates never die. ...
Wow, I guess I was in a really bad mood that day. I still don't like Placebo, but apologies to any I might have offended. Still a 1. Ick.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Yep, when your name is Ben Dover, cell mates never die. Sleeping with goats, indeed. What a pile of guano. This might be the single worst band played on RP. Tux, I've found your Radiohead/Beatles/Coldplay/etc. They're called Placebo...as in false effect. As 1 as 1 can be. Oh, and dweebuses, stop comparing them to Geddy and Rush. No comparison whatsoever. When your album cover art is the best thing going for you...WARNING. Rush NEVER had that problem.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Voice like Geddy Lee's...lyrics from Neil Diamond. Clearly something going on here. :propeller.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
fatport wrote:
Cool album cover.
:nodhead: better then the song
Posted 19 years ago by rolf    [ Reply ]
newwavegurly wrote:
I cannot stand these guys. He sings through his nose and sounds like the lead singer of Rush, neither of which are good thing in my book.
Don't insult Geddy Lee.
Posted 19 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
Interesting cover art on the CD. Song's not so bad either.
Posted 19 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
I remember when this was brand new just over a year ago...yet it already sounds dated....
Posted 19 years ago by ObsidianInfinity    [ Reply ]
porlapaz wrote:
this is like justin timberlake's twin... only not as pop culture
Wait, what? No...jesus, no....Just...no.
Posted 19 years ago by DMay    [ Reply ]
I would hope soul-mates were good for more than drying your eyes. Good tune though. 8.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
fatport wrote:
Cool album cover.
agreed!
Posted 19 years ago by Bruceg    [ Reply ]
I really enjoy this song. That is all.
Posted 19 years ago by Pilgrim301    [ Reply ]
DMay wrote:
Does this mean we won't be privy to your useless commentary? You should mute more bands.
Nope. Not at all. I still read and write comments wherever I feel fit. And I don't think they're useless. It's just another opinion on the list. If you don't like that, feel free to disagree. I get used to that.
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Simply Red goes Drum n' Bass!
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
I also heard only one previous song (played too often). Then I gave them a second chance. Now they've done it. This is pure void. Added to the mute list. Bye bye!
Does this mean we won't be privy to your useless commentary? You should mute more bands.
Posted 20 years ago by DMay    [ Reply ]
smallshadows wrote:
This man sounds like the male version of Amanda Ghost.
Ah, now I understand the album/song title.
Posted 20 years ago by larz    [ Reply ]
This man sounds like the male version of Amanda Ghost.
Posted 20 years ago by smallshadows    [ Reply ]
streetsintherain wrote:
I only knew one song by Placebo before this one...I didn't like it that much....but this is fabulous.
I also heard only one previous song (played too often). Then I gave them a second chance. Now they've done it. This is pure void. Added to the mute list. Bye bye!
Posted 20 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
dsrtfalcon wrote:
I this song was okay the first 5 times I heard. Now...I would give anything if you would stop playing it....pleeeeease?
I'm listening to it for the first time. The only interesting thing about it is how PetShopBoysy his voice is. I hope not to hear it again. Solid 3
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Placebo Domingo? =Artificial Sunday? =Sherbert?
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Platypus wrote:
RP has turned me into a huge fan of Placebo. they somehow remind me of T.Rex, in style if not necessarily sound. This entire album is fantastic, and this is definitely one of my favorite tracks. Love this dude's voice now, too.
I dig it. But I would never have got to T-Rex. Interesting that you hear it in them. I think he sounds like a 'less-whiny' Gallagher from Oasis, fronting a better band.
Posted 20 years ago by GolfRomeo    [ Reply ]
Nicktor wrote:
damn the government damn their killing damn their lies
Agreed! But regarding this song, the singer's voice really is annoying, no?
Posted 20 years ago by Enrique    [ Reply ]
I only knew one song by Placebo before this one...I didn't like it that much....but this is fabulous.
Posted 20 years ago by streetsintherain    [ Reply ]
Placebo is an amazing band, I own all of their regular cd releases. While their self-titled album is my least favorite of their, the other three, Without You I'm Nothing, Black Market Music, and Sleeping ghosts are some excellent pieces of music. I had the chance to see them in concert over the summer of 2003 in L.A. and I must say that it was an amazing event to see. They put on a very good live show, and their music was actually a little harder, which turned out to be all for the best. If any of you get the chance, I recommend seeing them in concert, definately worth it.
Posted 20 years ago by DMay    [ Reply ]
This song makes for a strong argument against cerumen removal.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
I this song was okay the first 5 times I heard. Now...I would give anything if you would stop playing it....pleeeeease?
Posted 20 years ago by dsrtfalcon    [ Reply ]
"soul mates never die" my best friend's husband was killed this summer, they were soul mates if ever there were any. somehow, I don't think she'd find a lot of comfort in this song.
Posted 20 years ago by sfearll    [ Reply ]
Lyrics bad enough to make Geddy Lee blush!
Posted 20 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]
B-dub wrote:
This guy sounds like an Angry Pet Shop Boy.
More like a Grieving Pet Shop Boy to my ear. <-o< :grouphug:
Posted 21 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
sheez I didn't think it was as bad as most of the comments suggest. too early for me to make an opinion yet though.
Posted 21 years ago by ladyj    [ Reply ]
Must... slit... wrists... Hope I hear VAST after this...
Posted 21 years ago by Illustr8r    [ Reply ]
I find this song is growing on me (sorry, NWG). This is the first song by Placebo I've ever heard to my knowledge, although I'd heard of the band. The singer's voice isn't that grating, and I like the bass line. FWIW.
Posted 21 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
damn the government damn their killing damn their lies
Posted 21 years ago by Nicktor    [ Reply ]
A bit slicker production than the first two albums, and continued from their third Black Market Music I guess... Not bad... Trademark voice for sure
Posted 21 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
I cannot stand these guys. He sings through his nose and sounds like the lead singer of Rush, neither of which are good thing in my book. I even saw them live, opening for another band. Nope, just as bad live as they are pre-recorded.
Posted 21 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
This tune is aimed at precisely one audience - the sophomore prom crowd, slow dancing edition. Guess it works for that but this guy's voice has NOT grown on me. Yeesh. Oh well, to each their own.
Posted 21 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
Cool album cover.
Posted 21 years ago by fatport    [ Reply ]
GOD, this is depressing...
Posted 21 years ago by Illustr8r    [ Reply ]
perhaps as one recently bereaved I heard this for the first time, and the voice brought back pet shop boys and smiths and "all you Pretty Things, driving your poor mothers and fathers insane", and what came After. Sleeping with Ghosts: indeed. "soul mates never die", but hopefully they move on to heaven realms and fortunate rebirths, gotta let them go and if they do check in, let it be with messages of hope and love so many gone, so many no longer young, no longer foolish, no longer loved This one's for the boys, the ones passed over and the ones left behind. Om Mani Padme Hung :
Posted 21 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
A fan of Placebo, there is something about their sound, his voice is different, haunting. Their earlier works are good also. :D
Posted 21 years ago by sparke    [ Reply ]
this is like justin timberlake's twin... only not as pop culture :roll:
Posted 21 years ago by porlapaz    [ Reply ]
My oh my this song sucks. Give it up RP!
Posted 21 years ago by LayZ    [ Reply ]
Last night - Budapest - fantastic show :)))
Posted 21 years ago by agoston    [ Reply ]
RP has turned me into a huge fan of Placebo. they somehow remind me of T.Rex, in style if not necessarily sound. This entire album is fantastic, and this is definitely one of my favorite tracks. Love this dude's voice now, too.
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Close your mouth.
Posted 21 years ago by DH    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
Still trying to deal with his voice.......
His VOICE? Have you ever seen him. He looks like a very sexy girl.
Posted 21 years ago by MattN    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by B-dub: This guy sounds like an Angry Pet Shop Boy.
Who's angry, the boy or the pets? :D
Posted 21 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]
Great song from thier fantastic new CD. Buy it... you won't be dissapointed.
Posted 21 years ago by Heathen    [ Reply ]
Still trying to deal with his voice.......
Posted 21 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]