Space Monkey
Placebo · Box Set [2009]
A Space Monkey in the place to be
Riding in a rocket to a planet of sound
Shooting the moon playing
Dominos in drag
An increase in population of 100%
Space monkey in the place to be
With a chemical peel
And a picture of mary
Out on a limb in the carnival of me
Raising the temperature 100 degrees
We're sewn together
She's born to mesmer
Beside astride her
I die inside of her
Space Monkey in the place to be
A massive contradictions in a golden frame
Raising the roof in a calamity way
Completely meretritious of a poke in the eye
Space monkey in the place to be
Talk of the town with a colombian rock
Out on a limb in the carnival of me
Raising the temperature 100 degrees
We're sewn together
She's born to last my
Beside astride her
I die inside of her
It's far too sacred
Don't ever fake it
And don't and don't and don't let me down
Like you let me down before
Like you let me down before
Space monkey in the place to be
With some free association and a hole in her head
Out on a limb in the carnival of me
Raising the temperature 100 degrees
We're sewn together
She's born to mesmer
Beside astride her
I die inside of her
It's far too sacred
Don't ever fake it
And don't and don't and don't let me down
Like you let me down before
Like you let me down before
Like you let me down before
Like you let me down before
Riding in a rocket to a planet of sound
Shooting the moon playing
Dominos in drag
An increase in population of 100%
Space monkey in the place to be
With a chemical peel
And a picture of mary
Out on a limb in the carnival of me
Raising the temperature 100 degrees
We're sewn together
She's born to mesmer
Beside astride her
I die inside of her
Space Monkey in the place to be
A massive contradictions in a golden frame
Raising the roof in a calamity way
Completely meretritious of a poke in the eye
Space monkey in the place to be
Talk of the town with a colombian rock
Out on a limb in the carnival of me
Raising the temperature 100 degrees
We're sewn together
She's born to last my
Beside astride her
I die inside of her
It's far too sacred
Don't ever fake it
And don't and don't and don't let me down
Like you let me down before
Like you let me down before
Space monkey in the place to be
With some free association and a hole in her head
Out on a limb in the carnival of me
Raising the temperature 100 degrees
We're sewn together
She's born to mesmer
Beside astride her
I die inside of her
It's far too sacred
Don't ever fake it
And don't and don't and don't let me down
Like you let me down before
Like you let me down before
Like you let me down before
Like you let me down before
Space Monkey
Placebo's 'Space Monkey' stands as a defining track from their 2009 Box Set, capturing the band's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic sensibility. Released during a period where the group continued to evolve their sound beyond their early grunge roots, the song exemplifies their ability to weave atmospheric textures with driving rhythms. As part of their broader discography, the recording reflects the band's commitment to crafting complex, emotionally resonant music that resonates with fans of alternative rock. The track remains a testament to Placebo's enduring influence on the genre, showcasing their skill in balancing aggression with vulnerability in their live and studio performances.