"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.

This 2000s British single-related article is a stub.