Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll
♫ The Killers Lyrics
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Indie rock'n'roll is what I want
It's in my soul, it's what I need
Indie rock'n'roll, it's time
Two of us
Flipping through a thrift store magazine
She plays the drums, I'm on tambourine
Bet your bottom dollar on me
It's indie rock'n'roll for me
It's indie rock'n'roll for me
It's all I need
It's indie rock'n'roll for me
In a clutch
I'm talking every word for all the boys
Electric girls with worn down toys
Make it up, break it up, what do you care
Oh what do you care?
I take my twist with a shout
A coffee shop with a cause, then I'll freak you out
No sex, no drugs, no rock, no roll
When it comes today
Stay if you wanna love me, stay
Oh don't be shy, let's cause a scene
Like lovers do on silver screens
Let's make it yeah, we'll cause a scene
It's indie rock'n'roll for me
It's indie rock'n'roll for me
It's all I need
It's indie rock'n'roll for me
In a clutch
I'm talking every word for all the boys
It's all I need
Make it up, break it up, what do you care
It's indie rock'n'roll for me
Two of us, flipping through a thrift store magazine
Indie rock'n'roll for me
It's all I need
Makin' up, breakin' up, what do you care?
It's indie rock'n'roll for me, ow
In “Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll,” The Killers taps into the energy and passion of the indie rock scene. The lyrics express a longing for authenticity and a rejection of mainstream culture. The singer is drawn to the DIY ethos of indie rock, as illustrated by the lines “Two of us flipping through a thrift store magazine / She plays the drums, I’m on tambourine.”
The song is filled with references to the tropes of indie rock, including the “coffee shop with a cause” and the rejection of drugs, sex, and rock ‘n’ roll. The chorus reinforces the singer’s love for the genre, stating “It’s indie rock and roll for me / It’s all I need.”
The end of the song introduces a shift, as the singer invites someone to stay and “cause a scene” with them, reminiscent of the rebellious and spontaneous behavior of indie rock bands. The song perfectly captures the feelings and ideals of the indie rock movement, both in its sound and lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Glamorous
The idea of 'indie rock and roll' is exciting and alluring
Indie rock'n'roll is what I want
I have a strong desire for this specific style of music and its culture
It's in my soul, it's what I need
Indie rock and roll is an essential part of who I am and what I require to thrive
Indie rock'n'roll, it's time
The current moment is perfect for embracing this music and culture
Two of us, flipping through a thrift store magazine
Two friends casually browsing a vintage publication
She plays the drums, I'm on tambourine
Two people are interested in making music together
Bet your bottom dollar on me
I am confident in my ability to succeed and make great music
Oh what do you care?
Why should you worry about the decisions I make about my life and music?
I take my twist with a shout
I enthusiastically embrace new experiences and music
A coffee shop with a cause, then I'll freak you out
I enjoy unique and socially conscious venues that offer new and interesting experiences
No sex, no drugs, no rock, no roll
I do not need traditional vices to enjoy my music and lifestyle
Stay if you wanna love me, stay
If you are interested in pursuing a relationship with me, then stay by my side
Oh don't be shy, let's cause a scene
Let's make it clear to others that we are together and love each other
Like lovers do on silver screens
We should act as passionate and loving as classic movie couples
Let's make it yeah, we'll cause a scene
We should enjoy and celebrate our relationship without fear of judgment
It's all I need
Indie rock and roll is the most important thing in my life
It's indie rock'n'roll for me, ow
I am passionate about this style of music and will always choose it over anything else
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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