The band members do not perform the song in the video; instead, it follows a cinematic story inspired by the lyrics' focus on complex relationships.
The record label specifically requested a video that highlighted Molko's unique aesthetic and sexual ambiguity. placebo_taste_in_men_official_music_video
Shot in an older hotel, chosen for its "set-dressed" potential to pass as a vintage location. The band members do not perform the song
Features a distinct "industrial-lite" sound that marked a shift in the band's musical direction toward more electronic elements. Features a distinct "industrial-lite" sound that marked a
A bizarre love triangle involving lead singer Brian Molko and a rowing couple.
Plays on Brian Molko's androgynous image and "gender-bending" in a playful yet confrontational way. Production Details
📍 The video is known for its dreamlike, voyeuristic atmosphere, showing two versions of a couple (played by the same actors) in different rooms of the hotel. If you'd like to dive deeper into this track, The meaning of the lyrics according to Brian Molko? How the song performed on the UK Singles Chart ?