Mr. Brightside
The Killers
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Collaborations• The music video for "Mr. Brightside" was directed by Sophie Muller, who worked with bands like Radiohead and No Doubt.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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