Mr. Brightside

The Killers

About Mr. Brightside

"Mr. Brightside" is the first single released by American rock band The Killers. It was released as the band's debut single and is featured on their debut studio album Hot Fuss (2004). Written by band members Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning, this was one of the first songs the Killers ever wrote. Two music videos were made for the song: the first, which is in black-and-white, features the band performing in an empty room. The second, filmed for the re-release, is based on the 2001 film Moulin Rouge! The song was originally released on September 29, 2003 and achieved minor success. It became more popular upon its re-release in 2004, peaking at number 10 in both the United States and the United Kingdom. It is The Killers' second best-selling song in the US, where it has sold over 3.5 million copies. In the United Kingdom it is one of the top fifteen most downloaded rock tracks ever."Mr. Brightside" was named "Song of the Decade" by UK radio stations Absolute Radio and XFM, and in April 2010 Last.fm revealed that it was the most listened to track since the launch of the online music service, with over 12.2 million plays, and now currently 19 million plays. In October 2010, it was voted ninth in the Greatest Guitar Riffs of the 21st Century so far by Total Guitar magazine. Additionally, in 2010 Rolling Stone listed "Mr. Brightside" as the forty-eighth best song of the 21st century. 


Year:
2004
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Coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go

And I just can't look, it's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside

I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go

'Cause I just can't look, it's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibi
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
I never
I never
I never
I never

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The Killers

The Killers are an American rock band that was formed in 2001, by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards) and Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals). Mark Stoermer (bass, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion) would complete the current line-up of the band in 2002. The band originated in Las Vegas, Nevada. The name The Killers is derived from a logo on the bass drum of a fictitious band portrayed in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal". more »

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Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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8 facts about this song

Song Origin
• "Mr. Brightside" was the debut single released by American rock band The Killers in 2003. It was the first song ever written by frontman Brandon Flowers and guitarist Dave Keuning.
Popularity and Chart Success
• Despite only reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart upon its first release, "Mr. Brightside" is one of the top fifteen most downloaded tracks in the UK of all time. • The song frequently shows up on UK charts, and by 2016, it was in its 200th week on the list, a feat only achieved by a few songs.
Recognition and Awards
• "Mr. Brightside" was named "Song of the Decade" by UK radio stations Absolute Radio and XFM, and in April 2010, Last.fm revealed that it was the most listened to track since the launch of the online music site. • The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Collaborations
• The music video for "Mr. Brightside" was directed by Sophie Muller, who worked with bands like Radiohead and No Doubt.
Inspiration Behind the Song
• The song was inspired by a real-life experience of Brandon Flowers, the band's frontman. It depicts his jealousy seeing his former girlfriend with another man.
Record Label
• "Mr. Brightside" was released under the record label of Island, which is also famous for other big names like U2 and Nick Jonas.
Album Performance
• The song is part of their debut album "Hot Fuss" which was a huge success and was certified 7x Platinum by the RIAA.
Cultural Influence
• "Mr. Brightside" has been covered by numerous artists and featured in multiple films and television shows, indicating its lasting impact on popular culture.

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