Placebo - Teenage Angst Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Teenage Angst' by Placebo?

   'Teenage Angst' was written by Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal, and Robert Schultzberg.

2. What is the significance of the lyric 'Since I was born I started to decay'?

   Brian Molko mentioned that this morbid lyric was inspired by something his mother said about aging. She told him that as soon as you are born, you start to deteriorate. He found her words quite disturbing but reflective of a religious perspective on life.

3. What challenges did Brian Molko face during the music video shoot for 'Teenage Angst'?

   During the music video shoot for 'Teenage Angst,' Brian Molko was suffering from tonsillitis, which made it a tough experience for him.

4. Why was drummer Robert Schultzberg replaced after the release of Placebo's debut album?

   Robert Schultzberg, who played on Placebo's debut album, was let go shortly after its release due to conflicts with frontman Brian Molko. He was replaced by Steve Hewitt.

5. 'Teenage Angst' has been performed in different versions over the years. Can you describe some variations?

   'Teenage Angst' has seen multiple live arrangements: an original version until 2000, a piano-based version during Black Market Music and Meds tours, a hip-hop inspired drum beat during Sleeping with Ghosts tour, and new arrangements in Battle for the Sun and Loud Like Love tours.

6. In what context is 'Teenage Angst' used in popular culture?

   'Teenage Angst' served as the theme song for the 2001 German film Engel & Joe. The music video features scenes filmed at Germany's Hurricane Festival and includes cameos from the film's stars Jana Pallaske and Robert Stadlober.