Read My Mind
The Killers(殺手樂團) Lyrics


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On the corner of main street
Just tryin' to keep it in line
You say you wanna move on, and
You say I'm falling behind

Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?
I never really gave up on
Breakin' out of this two-star town
I got the green light
I got a little fight
I'm gonna turn this thing around

Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?

The good old days, the honest man
The restless heart, the Promised Land
A subtle kiss that no one sees
A broken wrist and a big trapeze

Oh well, I don't mind, you don't mind
Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
Before you go, can you read my mind?

It's funny how you just break down
Waiting on some sign
I pull up to the front of your driveway
With magic soaking my spine

Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?
The teenage queen, the loaded gun
The drop dead dream, the Chosen One
A southern drawl, the world unseen
A city wall and a trampoline

Oh well, I don't mind, you don't mind
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
Before you jump
Tell me what you find
When you read my mind

Slipping in my faith until I fall
He never returned that call
Woman, open the door, don't let it sting
I wanna breathe that fire again

She said, I don't mind, you don't mind
Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
Put your back on me
Put your back on me
Put your back on me

The stars are blazing like rebel diamonds cut out of the sun
When you read my mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Killers' song Read My Mind describe feeling stuck in life and not knowing what direction to take. The singer is on the corner of Main Street, attempting to keep things in order, while the other person in the song claims they want to move on and believes the singer is falling behind. The chorus asks, "Can you read my mind?" with the singer unsure of whether the other person is able to understand what they're going through. The singer has never given up on trying to leave their small town and make something more of themselves. They finally get the green light and some drive to succeed, and they're determined to turn their life around.


The song reflects on nostalgia for the good old days and the desire to break free from a mundane routine. The singer mentions the teenage queen, the loaded gun, the drop-dead dream, and the southern drawl, all while enhancing the idea of living in a small town. The lyrics also indicate that present-day conversations might not be productive, and the singer questions whether this other person understands them. Eventually, the singer is driven by a personal determination and has a desire to reconnect with an old flame. The music reflects the emotions of the lyrics, with a strong drum beat driving much of the song, and the chorus soars in a way that suggests hopefulness and yearning.


Line by Line Meaning

On the corner of main street
I'm standing on the street corner


Just tryin' to keep it in line
I'm trying to get my life in order


You say you wanna move on, and
You want to move on in life


You say I'm falling behind
You think I'm not keeping up with you


Can you read my mind?
Do you understand what's going on inside my head?


I never really gave up on
I never lost hope in


Breakin' out of this two-star town
Leaving this small and unimportant town


I got the green light
I have the signal to go ahead


I got a little fight
I have a little bit of determination


I'm gonna turn this thing around
I'm going to change my life


The good old days, the honest man
I miss the days when people were good and honest


The restless heart, the Promised Land
I want to find a place where I belong and am content


A subtle kiss that no one sees
A secret moment of love


A broken wrist and a big trapeze
I'm taking risks and living dangerously


Oh well, I don't mind, you don't mind
I'm OK with whatever you decide


Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
We both need to do well together


Before you go, can you read my mind?
Can you understand how I feel before you leave?


It's funny how you just break down
It's strange how you suddenly become sad


Waiting on some sign
Hoping for something to happen


I pull up to the front of your driveway
I park in front of your house


With magic soaking my spine
I feel a sense of excitement


The teenage queen, the loaded gun
The powerful and influential teenager


The drop dead dream, the Chosen One
The perfect dream, the one who is special


A southern drawl, the world unseen
The accent of the South, the unknown world


A city wall and a trampoline
The confinement of the city, the freedom of the trampoline


Slipping in my faith until I fall
Losing my belief until I fail


He never returned that call
He never answered my phone call


Woman, open the door, don't let it sting
Open the door and don't let my failure affect you


I wanna breathe that fire again
I want to feel the passion again


Put your back on me
Support me


The stars are blazing like rebel diamonds cut out of the sun
The stars are shining brightly and look like rebellious jewels


When you read my mind
When you understand how I feel




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kevinpowell4247

An old Irish blessing

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always on your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.



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@bleumonday

Brandon's voice has simultaneously this sadness and aching while still being carefree, fun and nostalgic of youth.

@austindo1806

Imma give a comment to make your day 👍

@oscarleon5583

You just described my life.

@CherandCherAlike

Like my 80’s teenage years .....

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You bet, Cybil...

@CherandCherAlike

@@user-fi3cj2kj6f “Sybil” is who you’re trying to mock her with. Unless you mean Cybil Shepherd which doesn’t make sense?

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@allthingsbegin

One of the greatest songs ever written and performed.

@mandana1403

Exactly true ❤👌👏🤞👍

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yes, and the video is great too

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