Haemoglobin

Placebo · Box Set [2009]

I was hanging from a tree

Unaccustomed to such violence

Jesus looking down on me

I'm prepared for one big silence

How'd I ever end up here

Must be through some lack of kindness

And it seemed to dawn on me

Haemoglobin is the key

Haemoglobin is the key

To a healthy heartbeat

Haemoglobin is the key

To a healthy heartbeat

At the time they cut me free

I was brimming with defiance

Doctors looking down on me

Breaking every law of science

How'd I ever end up here

Reaching strain of color blindness

Then it seemed to dawn on me

Haemoglobin is the key

Haemoglobin is the key

To a healthy heartbeat

Haemoglobin is the key

To a healthy heartbeat

Haemoglobin is the key

To a healthy heartbeat

Haemoglobin is the key

To a healthy heartbeat

Now my feet don't touch the ground

Now my feet don't touch the ground, go

Now my feet don't touch the ground

Now my feet don't touch the ground

As they drag me to my feet

I was filled with incoherence

Theories of conspiracy

The whole world wants my disappearance

I'll go fighting nail and teeth

You've never seen such perseverance

Gonna make you scared of me

'Cause haemoglobin is the key

Haemoglobin is the key

To a healthy heartbeat

Haemoglobin is the key

To a healthy heart beat

Haemoglobin is the key

To a healthy heart beat

Haemoglobin is the key

To a healthy heart beat

Now my feet don't touch the ground

Now my feet don't touch the ground, go

Now my feet don't touch the ground

Now my feet don't touch the ground, go

Now my feet don't touch the ground

Now my feet don't touch the ground, go

Now my feet don't touch the ground

Now my feet don't touch the ground, go

Haemoglobin

Haemoglobin stands as a distinctive song in Placebo's expansive discography, capturing the band's signature blend of alternative rock and gothic undertones. Released during a period of significant creative output, the track reflects the group's ability to merge introspective themes with their characteristic melodic sensibilities. As part of their broader catalogue, the song exemplifies the sonic textures that defined their work in the late 2000s, showcasing a mature approach to songwriting that balances emotional depth with accessible rock instrumentation. The recording remains a testament to the band's enduring influence within the genre, offering listeners a glimpse into their evolving artistic identity without relying on fleeting trends. Its inclusion in their collected works highlights the depth of their musical exploration during this era.