Uncle Jonny
The Killers저 Lyrics

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When everybody else refrains
My uncle Jonny did cocaine
He's convinced himself right in his brain
That it helps to take away the pain
Hey, Jonny
Hey, what you say, Jonny?

I wanna go out tonight

Come a little closer to the city lights
Levitation ain't your only friend
Levitation coming back again
Feel a burning in your body's core
It's a yearning that you can't ignore
Now I wanna go out tonight

Superman and hold on tight
He's convinced himself right in his brain
That it helps to take away the pain
Hey, Jonny
Hey, what you say, Jonny?

My appetite ain't got no heart
I said, my appetite ain't got no heart
Shocking people when you feel that pull
Shock 'em, drop 'em when you know it's full

I feel a burning in your body's core
It's a yearning that you can't ignore
I gotta go out tonight
Hey, Jonny, I got faith in you, man
I mean it, it's gonna be all right
He's convinced himself right in his brain
That it helps to take away the pain
Hey, what you say, Jonny?

Tell us what's going on
Feels like everything's wrong
Hey, what you say, Jonny?
If the future is real
Jonny, you've got to heal
Hey, what you say, Jonny?

When everybody else refrains
My uncle Jonny did cocaine

Overall Meaning

The Killers' song Uncle Jonny explores the topic of addiction, specifically to cocaine. The lyrics depict the singer's uncle, who turns to the drug as a means of coping with pain. Despite knowing the harmful effects of cocaine, he convinces himself that it helps take away the pain he feels. The song highlights the self-deception that often comes with addiction and how it can lead someone to believe that a harmful substance is actually helping them.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to go out and enjoy life, even if it means indulging in cocaine use. The line "levitation ain't your only friend" suggests that cocaine has become a crutch for his uncle, providing a temporary escape from reality. The lyrics "shocking people when you feel that pull, shock 'em, drop 'em when you know it's full" depicts the unpredictable and dangerous nature of addiction, where one may harm others or themselves when the pull of the substance is too strong.

Overall, Uncle Jonny is a cautionary tale about the dangers of addiction and the self-destructive behavior that often comes with it. It highlights the allure of escapism and the ways in which people may justify their addiction to themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

When everybody else refrains
While others avoid it, my uncle Jonny did cocaine

My uncle Jonny did cocaine
My uncle Jonny often used cocaine

He's convinced himself right in his brain That it helps to take away the pain
He believes that the drug helps him overcome pain and problems, even though it’s harmful

Hey, Jonny Hey, what you say, Jonny?
The artist addresses Jonny, possibly trying to change his behaviour

I wanna go out tonight Come a little closer to the city lights
The artist desires to go out to the city tonight for entertainment

Levitation ain't your only friend Levitation coming back again
Being high is not always optimal, and it will come back eventually

Feel a burning in your body's core It's a yearning that you can't ignore
The desire to do drugs is strong and cannot be suppressed easily

Now I wanna go out tonight Superman and hold on tight
The artist wants to enjoy the night and be carefree

My appetite ain't got no heart I said, my appetite ain't got no heart
The artist is saying that their desire for drugs is strong and irrational

Shocking people when you feel that pull Shock 'em, drop 'em when you know it's full
The pleasure of drugs is powerful and can be overwhelming to others

I gotta go out tonight Hey, Jonny, I got faith in you, man I mean it, it's gonna be all right
The singer has hope that Jonny can change and personally wants to go out for entertainment

Tell us what's going on Feels like everything's wrong Hey, what you say, Jonny?
The artist wants Jonny to open up and explain what's happening and why things are not going well

If the future is real Jonny, you've got to heal Hey, what you say, Jonny?
The singer suggests that Jonny needs to recover and become healthier for the future

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI

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