Mr. Brightside
The Killers Lyrics

Coming out of my cage
I am finally breaking free from my restraints and allowing myself to live my life.

And I've been doing just fine
I have been successful in carving out a happy life for myself despite past struggles.

Gotta gotta be down
I must remain humble and grounded in my pursuit of my goals.

Because I want it all
I am motivated by my desire to experience all possible aspects of life and achieve everything I dream of.

It started out with a kiss
My current situation began with a seemingly insignificant moment.

How did it end up like this?
I am confused and unsure about how my situation has spiraled out of control.

It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
The cause of my current pain is simply a fleeting moment, but the consequences are severe.

Now I'm falling asleep
Despite the adrenaline and stress of my situation, I am becoming mentally exhausted.

And she's calling a cab
My love interest is leaving the scene with someone else, probably to start a new romantic encounter.

While he's having a smoke
The person my love interest left with is casually enjoying a cigarette, seemingly unfazed by their actions.

And she's taking a drag
Even though my love interest has left with someone else, I cannot shake the mental image of her smoking a cigarette.

Now they're going to bed
My love interest and the person she left with are most likely sharing a bed, and my mind is tormented by this thought.

And my stomach is sick
My emotions are getting the best of me and causing physical symptoms of nausea and discomfort.

And it's all in my head
None of the scenarios I am imagining are actually happening, and my mental state is the cause of my pain.

But she's touching his chest now
In my mind, my love interest is being intimate with the person she left with, and this thought is unbearable.

He takes off her dress now
The imaginary scenario playing out in my head is becoming more vivid and detailed, making it harder to bear.

Let me go
I am begging my mind to release me from this tormenting mental state.

And I just can't look, it's killing me
The pain and mental anguish I am experiencing are causing me to avert my eyes and avoid the situation altogether.

And taking control
Despite my attempts to regain control of my thoughts, I feel as though this mental state is consuming me and taking over my life.

Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
The powerful emotion of jealousy has the ability to change even the most virtuous individuals and make them act on their worst impulses.

Swimming through sick lullabies
Jealousy is a sickening and depressing mental state that forces one to constantly replay their fears and anxieties in their mind.

Choking on your alibis
The person I am jealous of is likely making excuses or coming up with justifications for their actions, making it harder for me to accept the situation.

But it's just the price I pay
The emotional toll and pain I am feeling are just the consequences of my choice to allow myself to love and be vulnerable.

Destiny is calling me
I feel as though my fate or some greater force is trying to send me a message or guide me towards a new path.

Open up my eager eyes
I am hoping to gain a new perspective or understanding of my situation by looking at it more closely and being receptive to new ideas.

'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
Despite the challenges and pain I am experiencing, I choose to remain positive and hopeful, looking for the bright side in every situation.

I never
The repetition of this word is likely a lyric choice to emphasize a feeling of regret or missed opportunity.