Commercial For Levi

Placebo · Box Set [2009]

You're the one who's always choking trojan

You're the one who's always bruised and broken

Sleep may be the enemy

But so is another line

It's a remedy

You should take more time

You're the one who's always choking trojan

You're the one who showers always golden

Spunk and bestiality well it's an Assisi lie

It's ahead of me, you should close your fly

I understand the fascination

The dream that comes alive at night

But if you don't change your situation

Then you'll die, you'll die, don't die, don't die

Please don't die

You're the one who's always choking trojan

You're the one who's always bruised and broken

Drunk on immorality, valium and cherry wine

Coke and ecstasy, you're gonna blow your mind

I understand the fascination

I've even been there once or twice or more

But if you don't change your situation

Then you'll die, you'll die, don't die, don't die

Please don't die X4

About Commercial For Levi

Placebo's "Commercial For Levi" stands as a stark, satirical song in their discography, utilizing the band's signature blend of theatrical rock and emotional vulnerability to critique consumer culture. Released on the *Box Set [2009]* compilation, the track exemplifies the group's ability to weave personal narrative with broader social commentary, transforming a mundane advertisement into a powerful musical statement. The recording captures the band's mid-to-late period energy, where they balanced their punk roots with polished production, creating a sound that remains distinct within the alternative rock landscape. By juxtaposing the polished sheen of commercialism with raw, confessional lyrics, the song invites listeners to reflect on the intersection of identity and advertising, a theme that resonates deeply with the band's established body of work.