"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".
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.
