Some Body told Me
♫ The Killers Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to The Killers' "Somebody Told Me" are about the singer's obsession with a person he has just met. He is so determined to get to know them that he is "breaking his back" trying to find out their name. However, he finds himself caught up in a world where "anything goes" and "heaven ain't close in a place like this." Despite this, he can't seem to shake his interest in this person, even when he hears rumors that they have a boyfriend who looks like a girlfriend he had in February of last year.
The song touches on themes of obsession and the lengths one will go to pursue their desires. The singer is so caught up in his infatuation that he is willing to overlook any negative aspects of this person's life, such as their rumored boyfriend. The line "rushing, rushing around" also speaks to the frenetic energy of this pursuit, and the sense of urgency the singer feels.
Overall, "Somebody Told Me" is a catchy and energetic song that gets at the heart of the thrill of the chase, even when it's not entirely rational or healthy.
Line by Line Meaning
Breakin' my back just to know your name
I'm exerting all my effort just to learn your name
Seventeen tracks and I've had it with this game
I've listened to several stories about you and I'm fed up with playing this guessing game
But heaven ain't close in a place like this
This place doesn't feel like heaven
Anything goes but don't blink, you might miss
This place is unpredictable, so pay attention or you might miss something important
I said heaven ain't close in a place like this
Again, this place doesn't feel like heaven
Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight
Let's lower the intensity and relax tonight
Never thought I'd let a rumor ruin my moonlight
I never imagined a rumor could affect me so deeply
Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend
I heard from someone that you have a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
This boyfriend of yours looks more like a girlfriend than a boyfriend
That I had in February of last year
This boyfriend lookalike is similar to one I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential
This is not a secret, and I have the potential to be with someone better
Ready let's roll onto something new
Let's move on to something new
Takin' it's toll then I'm leaving without you
This is starting to affect me, so I'm leaving without you
Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight
Let's once again relax and lower the intensity tonight
A rushing, rushing around
Everything is happening so fast around me
Pace yourself for me
Slow down for me
I said maybe, baby, please
I'm not sure, but please
But I just don't know now
I'm uncertain about everything now
When all I want to do is try
Despite everything, I still want to try
Somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Once again, someone told me that you have a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
This boyfriend of yours looks more like a girlfriend than a boyfriend
That I had in February of last year
This boyfriend lookalike is similar to one I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential
Once again, this is not a secret, and I have the potential to be with someone better
A rushing, rushing around
Everything is happening so fast around me
Somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Once again, someone told me that you have a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
This boyfriend of yours looks more like a girlfriend than a boyfriend
That I had in February of last year
This boyfriend lookalike is similar to one I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential
Once again, this is not a secret, and I have the potential to be with someone better
A rushing, rushing around
Everything is happening so fast around me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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@whonejha2
LYRICS
We took a back road; we're gonna look at the stars
We took a back road in my car
Down to the ocean, it's only water and sand
And in the ocean we'll hold hands
But I don't really like you, apologetically dressed
In the best, put on the heartbeat glide
Without an answer the thunder speaks for the sky
And on the cold, wet dirt I cry
And on the cold, wet dirt I cry
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
A cinematic vision ensued
Like the holiest dream
There's someone calling, an angel whispers my name
But the message relayed is the same
Wait till tomorrow; you'll be fine.'
And it's gone to the dogs in my mind
I always hear them
When the dead of night comes calling
Save me from this fight
But they can never wrong this right
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
I never had a lover (I never had a lover)
I never had soul (I never had soul)
I never had a good time (And I never had a good time)
I never got gold (I never got gold)
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
Don't you wanna come with me?
Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?
It's only natural
Come and take a swim with me?
Don't you wanna feel my skin on your skin?
It's only natural
@Noodles5ive
Lyrics:
Spooky, scary skeletons
send shivers down your spine
Shrieking skulls will shock your soul
Seal your doom tonight
Spooky, scary skeletons
speak with such a screech
You'll shake and shudder in surprise
when you hear these zombies shriek
We're so sorry, skeletons
You're so misunderstood
You only want to socialize
(but I don't think we should)
'Cause Spooky, scary skeletons
shout startling, shrilly screams
They'll sneak from their sarcophagus
and just won't leave you be
Spirits, supernatural
are shy, what's all the fuss?
But bags of bones seem so unsafe
It's semi-serious!
Spooky, scary skeletons
are silly all the same
They'll smile and scrabble slowly by
and drive you so insane!
Sticks and stones will break your bones
They seldom let you snooze
Spooky, scary skeletons
will wake you with a BOO!
@oscaralarcon5223
Whoever was the person who thought “oh here fits perfectly some trumpets”... I salute you
@milescory8928
Oscar Alarcón Brandon hated this song until Mark decided to add horns to the song, and then Brandon thought it was brilliant.
@oscaralarcon5223
Miles Cory awesome, thanks for the info 👌🏽
@HelloKittyFreak96
No im sorry no lol
@Superabound2
The horn section in this song is VERY Frank Black
@ITsATRAPPPP
Listen to Kyoto by Phoebe Bridgers. A well placed trumpet is underrated.
@lh2738
In my opinion, this song is the essence of The Killers.
@callmewitcher5069
right?! when it wasnt on their greatest hits album, i gasped
@peternova8462
Luis Irastorza Valera WELL SAID LUIS. :-)
@piaprovoste7378
aGREE