Somebody Told Me
The Killers
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Breakin' my back just to know your name Seventeen tracks and I've had it with this game A breakin' my back just to know your name But heaven ain't close in a place like this Anything goes but don't blink, you might miss 'Cause heaven ain't close in a place like this I said heaven ain't close in a place like this Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight Never thought I'd let a rumor ruin my moonlight Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend Who looked like a girlfriend That I had in February of last year It's not confidential, I've got potential Ready let's roll onto something new Takin' it's toll then I'm leaving without you 'Cause heaven ain't close in a place like this I said heaven ain't close in a place like this Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight Never thought I'd let a rumor ruin my moonlight Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend Who looked like a girlfriend That I had in February of last year It's not confidential, I've got potential A rushing, rushing around Pace yourself for me I said maybe, baby, please But I just don't know now When all I want to do is try Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend Who looked like a girlfriend That I had in February of last year It's not confidential, I've got potential A rushing, rushing around Somebody told me you had a boyfriend Who looked like a girlfriend That I had in February of last year It's not confidential, I've got potential A rushing, rushing around Somebody told me you had a boyfriend Who looked like a girlfriend That I had in February of last year It's not confidential, I've got potential A rushing, rushing around
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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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13 facts about this song
Band Formation"Somebody Told Me" is a track from The Killers, a band that was formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2001.
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Album DetailThe song is taken from The Killers' debut studio album "Hot Fuss" which was released in June 2004.
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Genre"Somebody Told Me" is a part of the post-punk revival genre with new wave and dance-rock influences.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Award Nominations"Somebody Told Me" received a nomination for Best Rock Song at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is notable for its abstract imagery, featuring a glowing cube and silhouettes of the band members. Directed by Paul Gore, the video emphasizes the song's dance-rock energy while representing its cryptic lyrics.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics were reportedly inspired by a story told by an ex-girlfriend of Brandon Flowers, The Killers' lead vocalist.
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Re-ReleaseOriginally released in 2004, the song was re-issued in 2005 due to its growing popularity.
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CertificationThe British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has certified "Somebody Told Me" as Platinum.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple other artists, demonstrating its continued popularity and musical influence.
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Impact"Somebody Told Me" is often regarded as a song that helped revive the post-punk genre in the early 2000s.
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Performance StyleWhenever The Killers perform "Somebody Told Me" on stage, it is known for its energetic performance and audience interaction.
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Cultural ReferenceVarious aspects of the song have become cultural references, with its famous line "Somebody told me that you had a boyfriend that looked like a girlfriend" becoming particularly well known.
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