Smile Like You Mean It

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About Smile Like You Mean It

"Smile Like You Mean It" is a song by American rock band the Killers, written by lead vocalist Brandon Flowers and bassist Mark Stoermer. Originally released as a B-side of "Mr. Brightside" in September 2003, it is featured on their debut studio album Hot Fuss (2004). It was the third single from the album released in the United States and the fourth in the United Kingdom, reaching number 15 on the Billboard U. S. Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. It also received substantial radio airplay in Australia, where it was ranked number 39 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004. 


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Save some face, you know you've only got one
Change your ways while you're young
Boy, one day you'll be a man
Oh girl, he'll help you understand

Smile like you mean it
Smile like you mean it

Looking back at sunsets on the East side
We lost track of the time
Dreams aren't what they used to be
Some things sat by so carelessly

Smile like you mean it
Smile like you mean it

And someone is calling my name
From the back of the restaurant
And someone is playing a game
In the house that I grew up in
And someone will drive her around
Down the same streets that I did
On the same streets that I did

Smile like you mean it
Smile like you mean it
Smile like you mean it
Smile like you mean it

Oh no, oh no no no
Oh no, oh no no no

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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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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards) and Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals).
Album Appearance
"Smile Like You Mean It" is the fourth track on the band’s debut studio album, “Hot Fuss” which was released in 2004.
Track Release
The song was released on May 2, 2005, as the fourth single from the album.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Smile Like You Mean It" peaked at number 15 in the United Kingdom and reached the top 40 in Australia and Ireland.
Credits
It was written by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning, and it was produced by the Killers along with Mark Needham, Jeff Saltzman, and Cornerstone Promotion.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Anton Corbijn, a Dutch photographer and filmmaker who has worked with many other famous bands like U2 and Depeche Mode.
Song Theme
Brandon Flowers has stated that the song is about growing up too fast and holding onto moments through reminiscing, urging one to "Smile Like You Mean It".
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several bands. In 2006, David Gray performed a live version of the song, while in 2008, it was covered by the British indie-pop band, Scouting for Girls.
Live Performances
The Killers often perform this song live, where it is celebrated as one of their trademark songs.
Inclusion in Media
"Smile Like You Mean It" has been used in various popular media, including movies and TV shows, most notably in the film 'The Holiday' (2006).

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