Trigger Happy
Placebo · Other Songs - Placebo
But the world is filled with people that we don't understand
So we're living in a culture made of death and fear
Doesn't seem the human race will make it through the year
The world is run by lying, drunk, balding, know it alls
But my mother told me pride always come before a fall
Now remember in the day when we were young and green?
We were filled with hope; we were squeaky clean
"The world's an unforgiving place", we've all heard this before
But we want hospitals and equal rights instead of f*cking wars
We want the right to blow our minds, as crazy as it seems
The only place you're truly free is cosy in your dreams
I said the only place you're truly free is cosy in your dreams
So put your hands in the air, and wave them like you give a f*ck
Put your hands in the air, and wave them like you give a f*ck
Put your hands in the air, and wave them like you give a f*ck
The world is run by clowns with trigger happy hands
But the world is filled with people that we don't understand
So we're living in a culture made of death and fear
Doesn't seem the human race will make it through the year
Put your hands in the air, and wave them like you give a f*ck
Put your hands in the air, and wave them like you give a f*ck
Put your hands in the air, and wave them like you give a f*ck
Put your hands in the air, and wave them like you give a f*ck
Trigger Happy
Placebo's "Trigger Happy" stands as a defining track from their mid-1990s era, characterized by the band's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic pop sensibilities. Released during a period of intense creative output, the song exemplifies the group's ability to fuse aggressive guitar work with soaring, emotive vocals. As a staple of their discography, it captures the restless, urban atmosphere that became central to their sound in the late nineties. The recording showcases the dynamic interplay between the rhythm section and the lead singer's theatrical delivery, cementing the track's status as a key piece of their catalogue. It remains a powerful representation of the genre's evolution during that specific time, resonating with fans who appreciate the band's unique fusion of punk roots and mainstream appeal.