When You Were Young

The Killers

About When You Were Young

"When You Were Young" is a song by American rock band The Killers. It was released on September 18, 2006 as the lead single from their second studio album, Sam's Town (2006). The song was written and produced by The Killers and co-produced by Flood and Alan Moulder. The song has proven to be one of The Killers' most successful singles, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as their only number one to date on the U. S. Modern Rock Tracks chart. Only "Mr. Brightside" and "Somebody Told Me" would stay longer on the chart and have more pop airplay. It is also their highest-charting single to date in the United Kingdom and Australia, peaking at number two and number 10 respectively. 


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2006
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You sit there in your heartache
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
To save your from your old ways
You play forgiveness
Watch it now, here he comes

He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But he talks like a gentlemen
Like you imagined when you were young

Can we climb this mountain
I don't know
Higher now than ever before
I know we can make it if we take it slow
Let's take it easy
Easy now, watch it go

We're burning down the highway skyline
On the back of a hurricane that started turning
When you were young
When you were young

And sometimes you close your eyes
And see the place where you used to live
When you were young

They say the devil's water, it ain't so sweet
You don't have to drink right now
But you can dip your feet
Every once in a little while

You sit there in your heartache
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
To save you from your old ways
You play forgiveness
Watch it now, here he comes

He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But he talks like a gentlemen
Like you imagined when you were young
(Talks like a gentlemen, like you imagined)
When you were young

I said he doesn't look a thing like Jesus
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But more than you'll ever know

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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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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"'When You Were Young" is the lead single from The Killers' second studio album, "Sam's Town."
Release Date
The song was released on September 18, 2006.
Song Premiere
it was premiered on radio by popular DJ, Zane Lowe, on July 27, 2006, on BBC Radio 1.
Chart Performance
"When You Were Young" reached no.14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and no.2 on the UK Singles Chart. It debuted at no.5 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Awards and Recognition
It earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song in 2007.
Song's Theme
The song has a religious theme, focusing on redemption and forgiveness, according to lead singer Brandon Flowers.
Music Video
Directed by Anthony Mandler, the music video for the song features a latin-inspired theme, filmed in Tlayacapan, Mexico.
Guitar Hero
"When You Were Young" featured in the popular video game, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
Song's Influence
This song marked a departure from The Killers' previous synth-driven sound, showcasing a more 'heartland rock' style.
Band's Favourite
"When You Were Young" is often cited as one of the band's favorite songs, and it is regularly included in their live performances.
Notable Covers
Numerous artists have covered "When You Were Young," including U2 during their 360° Tour in 2009.
Unique Achievement
It was chosen to be downloadable content for the Xbox 360's Guitar Hero II game on April 11, 2007, making it the first and only song to be featured in two different games in the Guitar Hero series.

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