While listening to the radio in his car after his very first college class, Flowers heard the song "Changes" by David Bowie. He fell in love with the piece and realized immediately that he wanted to be part of the music industry.
His career in music began when he became a member of Las Vegas band Blush Response (this was where he discovered he could sing), but he was fired after refusing to move to Los Angeles, California, with the rest of the band. After leaving Blush Response, Flowers realised that he still wanted a career in music and came across an ad for guitarist David Keuning. After many short-term bassist and drummers, the pair met Ronnie Vanucci (drums) and Mark Stoermer (bass) and the band has been together since. In 2004 the group released Hot Fuss (after having toured with Morrissey in multiple sold out shows), 2006 - Sam's Town, 2007 - Sawdust, 2008 - Day & Age
In April 2010, Flowers announced his first solo album entitled Flamingo, which was produced by a team of legendary producers: Daniel Lanois (U2, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson, Neil Young), Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Train), and Stuart Price (Keane, Killers, Madonna, New Order, Scissor Sisters, Seal). A special Bonus Track edition has also been released featuring four additional songs, "The Clock Was Tickin", "Jacksonville", "I Came Here To Get Over You", and "Right Behind You"
After some of the band members wanted "to take a break from touring and the rat race," Flowers decided to keep it going and record a second solo album. The Desired Effect was released on May 15, 2015. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, making it Flowers' second consecutive solo number one album.
The Desired Effect is Flowers' highest yet ranked album on Metacritic and honored as the Album of the Year (2015) by The Sun and The San Francisco Examiner. Reviews positively described the album as Flowers' finest work since Hot Fuss. The album was preceded by positively reviewed singles "Can't Deny My Love", "Still Want You", "Lonely Town", and "I Can Change". Multiple tracks from the album were listed on Best Songs of 2015 So Far lists by publications including SPIN, NPR, and Mashable. Halfway through 2015, USA Today listed the album as one of the top five best albums of 2015 so far.
The Desired Effect Tour included performances in Europe and North America; it ran through October 1, 2015.
Official solo site: http://www.brandonflowersmusic.com
Official twitter: http://twitter.com/brandonflowers
Official band site: http://www.thekillersmusic.com
Can't Deny My Love
Brandon Flowers Lyrics
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Underneath a heavy moon
Cast a doubt like a shadow walking
Through the corners of the room
I always thought I have a full tank to go
(But not tonight, you're not alone)
I always thought I'd find my own way
Was it something I said?
I know that you've been living in the past
What's going in your head now?
Maybe something I said
It's driving me crazy, and you can try to lie
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love
And you can run to the hillside
And you can close your eyes
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love
You can't deny my love
The eyes of God are watching over us
So we don't break the golden rules
The seven seas, have we learned or
Are we sailing on a ship of fools?
I always thought I had a full tank to go
(But not tonight, you're not alone)
I always thought we'd get there someday
It's driving me crazy, and you can try to lie
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love
And you can run to the hillside
And you can close your eyes
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love
You can't deny my love
When you close your eyes, tell me what you see
Locked up in your room is there any room for me?
In the spoils of your mercy
In the reverence of your bed
In the cradle of the morning
What was it that you said?
What's going in your head now?
You're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love
And you can run to the hillside,
And you can close your eyes
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love
You can't deny my love, my love
The lyrics to Brandon Flowers' song "Can't Deny My Love" are sung from the perspective of someone who is in a relationship that seems to be falling apart. The opening lines "Open up till the night our bed is underneath a heavy moon" sets the tone for the mood that is prevalent throughout the song. The singer is trying to save the relationship but feels that their partner is not reciprocating. The line "I always thought I'd find my own way" shows the singer's confidence in their own strength, but that is quickly followed by "What's going on in your head now? Was it something I said?" which showcases their vulnerability.
The chorus of "It's driving me crazy, and you can try to lie, but you're not gonna, not gonna deny, no you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love" emphasizes that the singer's feelings are genuine, but their partner is denying them. The verses which mention "The eyes of God are watching over us" and "Are we sailing on a ship of fools?" indicate that the singer is aware of the mistakes that they have made in the past and wants to make things right in the present.
In summary, the song is a plea from the singer to their partner to acknowledge and reciprocate their love. The song is intense, and the lyrics create a sense of urgency, which is only enhanced by the catchy hook and the fast-paced instrumental.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up, till the night our bed is
Let yourself become vulnerable until we fall asleep tonight
Underneath a heavy moon
With the looming presence of the moon
Cast a doubt like a shadow walking
Create a feeling of uncertainty like a shadow moving throughout the room
Through the corners of the room
In every corner of our surroundings
I always thought I have a full tank to go
I believed I had all the emotional energy I needed to succeed
(But not tonight, you're not alone)
(But tonight, I'm here for you)
I always thought I'd find my own way
I believed I could navigate my own path through life
What's going on in your head now?
What is causing you to feel this way?
Was it something I said?
Did I say or do something that contributed to your current state?
I know that you've been living in the past
I am aware that you are dwelling on past events
Maybe something I said
Perhaps my words were the cause
It's driving me crazy, and you can try to lie
Your actions and words are causing me distress, even if you try to deny it
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
You can't deny the truth
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love
You can't deny the love I have for you
And you can run to the hillside
You can try to escape from the situation
And you can close your eyes
You can try to ignore the issue
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
But you can't escape or ignore the reality of how you feel
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love
You can't deny the love I have for you
You can't deny my love
You cannot deny the depth of my feelings for you
The eyes of God are watching over us
Our actions are being watched by a higher being, and we must follow the rules
So we don't break the golden rules
To avoid crossing moral boundaries
The seven seas, have we learned or
Have we gained wisdom from our experiences traveling across the world's oceans?
Are we sailing on a ship of fools?
Are we blindly heading into dangerous waters?
When you close your eyes, tell me what you see
Can you perceive a future with me when you imagine your life?
Locked up in your room is there any room for me?
Do I have a place in your life when you are alone and secluded?
In the spoils of your mercy
In the aftermath of your kindness
In the reverence of your bed
In the respect and importance given to our intimate times together
In the cradle of the morning
In the early moments of a new day
What was it that you said?
What words did we exchange that led us to this moment?
You're not gonna, not gonna deny
You won't be able to continue to ignore the truth
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love
You can't deny the depth of my feelings
And you can run to the hillside,
You may try to escape
And you can close your eyes
Or ignore the situation
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
But ultimately you will have to confront how you feel
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love
And the power of the love I have for you
You can't deny my love, my love
You can try to hide from it, but my love will always exist
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DARREN BECKETT, BRANDON FLOWERS, ARIEL ZIVI RECHTSHAID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@10amSanta
I have a possible explanation for the song/video:
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•"Can't Deny My Love" refers to someone doubting his/her partner's love (i.e.: suspecting an affair), but the partner is stressing there is nothing to doubt. His/her love will never sway and therefore can't be "denied."
-based mainly on the lyric, "Our bed is underneath the heavy moon. Cast a doubt like a shadow walking through the corners of the room."
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•The demonic cult is a metaphor for an affair. The local community depicted is religious, inferably Brandon's character is too. So, in joining the cult, his lover broke his trust. However, the scene's dream-like nature represents the uncertainty if the cult ceremony really happened/if there is really an affair.
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•The pink ribbon symbolizes his suspicions. For instance, if she smells like another man's cologne, Brandon could suspect she's seeing someone else, but it doesn't mean that for certain. Similarly, the second pink ribbon could be from the ceremony or just a coincidence. At the end, Brandon is cautiously waiting to see if his suspicions are true.
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I know I didn't cover everything, but this comment is already pretty long haha
@MarcelaCartwright
Can't Deny My Love
Lyrics
Open up, till the night our bed is
Underneath a heavy moon
Cast a doubt like a shadow walking
Through the corners of the room
I always thought I have a full tank to go
(But not tonight, you're not alone)
I always thought I'd find my own way
What's going on in your head now?
Was it something I said?
I know that you've been living in the past.
What's going in your head now?
Maybe something I said
It's driving me crazy, and you can try to lie
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love.
And you can run to the hillside,
And you can close your eyes
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love.
You can't deny my love
The eyes of God are watching over us
So we don't break the golden rules.
The seven seas, have we learned or
Are we sailing on a ship of fools?
I always thought I had a full tank to go
(But not tonight, you're not alone)
I always thought we'd get there someday
It's driving me crazy, and you can try to lie
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love.
And you can run to the hillside,
And you can close your eyes
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love.
You can't deny my love
When you close your eyes, tell me what you see.
Locked up in your room is there any room for me?
In the spoils of your mercy
In the reverence of your bed
In the cradle of the morning
What was it that you said?
What's going in your head now?
You're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love.
And you can run to the hillside,
And you can close your eyes
But you're not gonna, not gonna deny
No you're not gonna, not gonna deny my love.
You can't deny my love, my love.
@glameowth
Who the hell would deny Brandon Flowers' love?
@fozziebumble8361
Me
@GrowingPothos
Depression makes you believe really nasty shit.
@nico25lro
Dolores Abernathy, Teddy will always be her true love :D
@bookst
🤣
@Iker122
I think Brandon Flowers would make for a great actor
@deisy4677
Brandon was asked to be an actor but he said it seemed unfair to people who are struggling to be actors
@Larki13
@@deisy4677 that's so effing sweet. Such a Brandon thing to say lol
@KarinaCastilloPurple
+Deisy what a beautiful soul.
@jana000005
@@deisy4677 that guy is so beautiful. Heart and voice of gold. He's THE MAN