A Dustland Fairytale
The Killers
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Dustland fairytale beginning Just another white trash County kiss Sixty one Long brown hair and foolish eyes He looks just like you want him to Some kind of slick chrome American prince A blue jean serenade And Moon River what'd you do to me And I don't believe you Saw Cinderella in a party dress but She was looking for a night gown I saw the devil warping up his hands He's getting ready for the show down I saw the minute that I turn away I got my money on a pond tonight Change came in disguised of revelation Set his soul on fire She said she'd always knew he'd come around And the decades disappear like sinking Ships we persevere god gives us hope But we still fear We don't know The mind is poison castle in the sky Sit stranded vandalized The draw bridge is closing Saw Cinderella in a party dress but She was looking for a night gown I saw the devil warping up his hands He's getting ready for the show down I saw the ending were they turned the page I threw my money and I ran away Strait to the Vally of the great divide And were the dreams roll high And were the wind don't blow Out here the good girls die And the sky won't snow Out here the bird don't sing Out here the field don't grow Out here the bell don't ring Out here the bell don't ring Out here the good girls die Now Cinderella don't you go to sleep Its such a bitter form of refuge Ah don't you know the kingdoms under siege And everybody needs you Is there still magic in the midnight sun Or did you leave it back in sixty-one In the of the cadence in the young mans eyes And were the dreams roll high
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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"A Dustland Fairytale" is a song written and performed by American rock band, The Killers. It is the third single from the band's third studio album "Day & Age" released in 2008.
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Song StyleThe song can be classified as alternative rock, which is largely characterized by its usage of both acoustic and electric instruments, producing a melodic and powerful sound.
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VocalsIt is sung by Brandon Flowers, who is the lead vocalist and also a keyboardist for the band.
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Origins of the SongThe song was inspired by the lead singer's parents. It is somewhat autobiographical and intimate, and reflects on the struggles his parents faced, their love story, and their sickness.
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Lyric AnalysisThe lyrics illustrate a surreal, dream-like landscape that metaphorically represents the rough journey and the pain experienced by Brandon's mother due to terminal cancer.
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Album SuccessThe album "Day & Age" peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 album chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for "A Dustland Fairytale", directed by Anthony Mandler, was released on June 9, 2009. The video is a cinematic portrayal of band performance and dramatic narratives.
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Live PerformancesThe band has been praised for their vibrant and energetic live performances of "A Dustland Fairytale". During their live gigs, the song is often extended with additional music and lyrics.
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Critics ReviewMany music critics have praised the song for its poignant lyrics and Flowers' passionate vocal delivery. It received mostly positive reviews.
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Track lengthThe duration of the song is 3 minutes and 45 seconds in the album version.
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Songs Charts"A Dustland Fairytale" achieved a peak chart position of 53 in the UK Singles Chart. However, it did not chart on the Bilboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Brandon’s PerceptionThe song holds a special place for Brandon, as he mentioned in a Rolling Stone interview, that if he wanted someone to know what his band is all about, he would play them "A Dustland Fairytale".
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