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
Still Want You
Brandon Flowers Lyrics
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If you put in the time
The numbers come like a revelation
You show me yours I'll show you mine
And when you're down, girl, you got to know this
Nobody else is in your room
We'll make it through
Crime is on the rise still want you
Climate change and debt still want you
Nuclear distress still want you
The earth is heating up still want you
Hurricane and floods still want you
Even more than I did before
I used to think that I knew big time,
Before you came around
But I was up in the velvet gold mind
And you put my feet back on the ground
A piece of mind is a lot to ask for
These silly days but we got it made
Don't let it fade oh, no!
Time is passing by I still want you
Crime is on the rise I still want you
Climate change and debt I still want you
Nuclear distress I still want you
The earth is heating up I still want you
Hurricane and floods I still want you
Even more than I did before
And when your mind is made up
I'm gonna bring it down
When you got no time
You're gonna see it found
Your heart, grows cold
It's something on the line
Is hard for me to show
It's something you should know
Time is passing by I still want you
Crime is on the rise I still want you
Climate change and debt I still want you
Nuclear distress I still want you
The earth is heating up I still want you
Hurricane and floods I still want you
Even more than I did before
Time is passing by I still want you
Crime is on the rise I still want you
Nuclear distress I still want you
Climate change and debt I still want you
The earth is heating up I still want you
Hurricane and floods still want you
Even more, even more than I did before
The lyrics of Brandon Flowers's song Still Want You convey the idea that the world is filled with uncertainty, but the singer's love interest is the one thing he knows he wants. The lyrics are metaphorical in nature and are talking about how the world is full of problems and is changing rapidly, but the singer's love for the person remains constant. The singer wants to keep their love alive by reminding them of the love they share, despite all the chaos that life brings. The lyrics indicate that the singer has discovered the truth about the world, and that truth is love.
The first stanza of the song highlights that everyone has their sets of problems but if one puts in the time, the answer to those problems will come as a revelation. The second part of the stanza is an assurance to the girl that she is not alone and that they will make it through together. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that all these problems that the world is facing are not relevant to the fact that the singer still loves the person. In the second part of the song, the singer expresses how they have changed since they met the love interest. They knew big time before they met the love interest, but now they have their feet firmly on the ground, and they are not ashamed to ask for a peace of mind, which they have found with their love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone's got a combination
Everyone has their own unique qualities and traits
If you put in the time
If you work hard and dedicate time to something
The numbers come like a revelation
Success comes unexpectedly, like a sudden realization
You show me yours I'll show you mine
Let's share and be open with each other
And when you're down, girl, you got to know this
When you're feeling low, remember this important fact
Nobody else is in your room
You alone are responsible for your own actions and decisions
We'll make it through
Together we can overcome any obstacle
Time is passing by still want you
Even as time goes on, my feelings for you remain strong
Crime is on the rise still want you
Despite the increase in crime, I still want you by my side
Climate change and debt still want you
Even as the world struggles with climate change and debt, I still desire your love
Nuclear distress still want you
Even in times of nuclear distress, my feelings for you stay the same
The earth is heating up still want you
Despite global warming, I still have strong feelings for you
Hurricane and floods still want you
Even during natural disasters like hurricanes and floods, I still want you
Even more than I did before
My love and desire for you have grown even stronger
I used to think that I knew big time,
I used to believe that I was in control
Before you came around
Before I met you
But I was up in the velvet gold mind
I was living in a world of luxury and wealth
And you put my feet back on the ground
You reminded me of what's truly important and brought me back to reality
A piece of mind is a lot to ask for
In these stressful times, peace of mind is hard to come by
These silly days but we got it made
Despite the chaos of modern life, we're doing just fine
Don't let it fade oh, no!
Let's not let our love and happiness fade away
And when your mind is made up
When you've made a decision
I'm gonna bring it down
I'll do what I can to help and support you
When you got no time
When you're busy and overwhelmed
You're gonna see it found
You'll realize that what's truly important has been there all along
Your heart, grows cold
When you're feeling distant and disconnected
It's something on the line
There's something important at stake here
Is hard for me to show
It's difficult for me to express my true feelings
It's something you should know
But it's important for you to understand
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anne b
I had several heart attacks through all this video because Brandon Flowers singing this song, in black and white, looking straight into the camera and saying "I still want you" AND POINTING AT ME is TOO MUCH FOR MY VICTIM HEART! I swear my smile didn't wear off not even for a second! This man and his amazing voice makes me extremely happy!
Seemour Butts
I would look at Levi the same
Cynthia Erivo
Thanks for being a fan!! I just wanna appreciate you in particular for being a fan and you should keep supporting me it brings me so much joy that I'm able to put smiles on your faces and hearts.💮❤️💋
Melina
Me too 💕
Joao Borelli
He can be 100 years old and I will still have a crush on him. <3
sara moles
Hahahaha same
Midnight Witch
Oooh, same here 😍😍😍😍
RNGsus
gay
Aiyanna Manuel
same lol
Dani Butt
@Maximiliano Gómez to nahi raha chocolate hu