Because I Want You

"Because I Want You" is a song by English alternative rock band Placebo, released as the first UK single from their 2006 album Meds – in territories outside the UK, the single was substituted by "Song to Say Goodbye".

"Because I Want You"
Single by Placebo
Released	6 March 2006 (2006-03-06)[1]
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	3:21
Label	Virgin
Songwriter(s)	Steve Hewitt Brian Molko Stefan Olsdal
Placebo singles chronology
"Twenty Years" (2004) "Because I Want You" (2006) "Song to Say Goodbye" (2006)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Hot Press	favourable[2]

Release

In the UK, it peaked at number 13 in the UK Singles Chart,^[3] staying in the charts for three weeks. It was the band's final top 20 hit to date. The song was also the first Placebo single to be given a download release with a track unavailable on the various physical releases.

Track listing

2-track CD/7" vinyl

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Because I Want You"	3:21
2.	"Because I Want You (Remixed by Russell Lissack of Bloc Party)"	4:26

CD

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Because I Want You"	3:21
2.	"36 Degrees 2005 (Recorded live at Wembley Arena)"	5:03
3.	"Because I Want You (Ladytron Club Mix)"	7.04
4.	"Because I Want You (video)"	3:38
5.	"Because I Want You: Behind The Scenes (video)"	2:00

Digital download

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Because I Want You"	3:21
2.	"Because I Want You (Ladytron Club Mix)"	7:04
3.	"Because I Want You (Demo Version)"	4.05
4.	"Because I Want You (Instrumental)"	3:21
5.	"Because I Want You (Remixed by Russell Lissack of Bloc Party)"	4:26