Hang on to Your IQ

Hang on to Your Mind: Placebo's Sonic Journey into Loneliness
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Lyrics

Chinese masseuse, comes between us

Reference to a Chinese masseuse who creates a barrier in a relationship.

talks in haikus, plastic venus.

Describes the masseuse speaking in haikus, suggesting a sense of artificiality and detachment. "Plastic Venus" may imply a lack of genuine emotions.

Got a headrush, in her pocket

Experiencing a rush of thoughts or emotions.

two rubbers two lubes, and a silver rocket

Mentions items in the masseuse's pocket, possibly related to sexual activities.


Hang on, hang on

Encouragement to hold onto one's intelligence (IQ) and identity (ID) despite challenges or distractions.

to your IQ, to your ID

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hang on, hang on

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to your IQ, to your ID

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I'm lonely

Expression of loneliness.


Every morning, my eyes will open wide

Describes a routine of needing to get high before facing the outside world, possibly to cope with challenges.

I gotta get high, before I go outside.

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Roll another, for breakfast

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burning clouds around, and in my solar plexus.

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Hang on, hang on

Reiteration of the importance of holding onto one's intelligence and identity.

to your IQ, to your ID

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hang on, hang on

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to your IQ, to your ID

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I'm lonely

Reiteration of loneliness.


Legs eleven, makes me stay up late

Metaphorical references to gambling (legs eleven, fat ladies, 88) and feelings of inadequacy.

two fat ladies on my back, and now it's 88.

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I'm a fool, whose tool is small

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it's so miniscule, it's no tool at all.

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hang on, hang on

Repetition of the importance of maintaining intelligence and identity, followed by a restatement of loneliness.

to your IQ, to your ID

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hang on, hang on

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I'm lonely

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Oh

Ending with an emotional expression, suggesting an incomplete thought or an open-ended sentiment.

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