Twenty Years was a song recorded to coincide with the 2004 Best Of compilation released by Placebo. It was the only new single to be added to the disc, and was fully equipped with a video, radio play, and CD single distribution. Furthermore, the song was showcased at Placebo's set during the Live 8 benefit concert.

When played live, the song often has an extra middle eight section added on. The song live can be played for aslong as eight minutes.