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1. The Killers is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2001.
They got the name from the fictional band The Killers in the video for New Order's song Crystal.
As of 2021, the band has released six studio albums, which have sold 28 million records worldwide.
The Early Years
Initially, The Killers played at large clubs in Las Vegas. With the band's line-up stable and their repertoire of songs expanding, the band began to attract attention from talent bookers, local agents, major label, scouts — and a UK representative for Warner Bros. Though the Warner Bros representative passed on the band, he took the demo back with him, showing it to a friend who worked at UK (London-based) indie label Lizard King Records (now Marrakesh Records). The Killers then signed in the summer of 2002 to a British label.
Hot Fuss
They released their debut album Hot Fuss on June 2004 in the United Kingdom and US (on Island Records). Their first single was Somebody Told Me. The band also had chart success with their singles Mr. Brightside, which reached the Top 10 in the UK when released, and All These Things That I've Done.
Sam's Town
The band started recording its second album, Sam's Town, on February 15, 2006, at The Palms Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas. It was released on October 2006.
The first single, When You Were Young debuted on radio stations in late July 2006. In late August 2006, it was offered as a downloadable track before the album's debut. The single then entered the chart on downloads alone at #5, and the following week on its official release went to #2 in the UK.
The video clip of the second single, Bones, was directed by Tim Burton.
The third single was Read My Mind. The video for it was filmed in Tokyo, Japan.
The last one was For Reasons Unknown, released in June, 2007.
The album sold over 700,000 copies worldwide in the first week of release, with a No. 2 debut on the United World chart.
Sawdust Compilation
The compilation album Sawdust, containing B-sides, rarities, and some new material, was released on November 12, 2007.
The album's first single Tranquilize, a collaboration with Lou Reed, was released on October 2007. The band also released their cover of Joy Division's song Shadowplay on the U.S. iTunes Store. The album contains songs Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town (a The First Edition cover), Romeo and Juliet (a Dire Straits cover), and a new version of Move Away (previously available on the Spider-Man 3 soundtrack). One of the tracks on Sawdust is Leave the Bourbon On The Shelf, the first but previously unreleased part of the so called Murder Trilogy, in which it is followed by Midnight Show then Jenny Was a Friend of Mine.
(Red) Christmas EP
In 2006 Songfacts reported that The Killers were recognized for their work with Bono's Product Red campaign, which is dedicated to fighting AIDS in Africa.
In the same year they have released their first Christmas themed song and music video, A Great Big Sled in aid of the charity, followed by Don't Shoot Me Santa on December 1, 2007.
Their festive tunes have subsequently became an annual event and (Red) Christmas EP intended to raise money for the Product Red campaign on November 29, 2011.
Day & Age
The third album Day & Age was released on 25th November 2008 (24th November for the UK).
The album's first single Human was debuted on 22nd September and on the 30th September, the single was made available on iTunes, with many radio DJ's suggesting it was the best single by The Killers yet.
Killers frontman Brandon Flowers said (in December 2008) that he thinks that his band "will be bigger than U2 eventually, and sooner than you might think". He told The Daily Telegraph that "U2 are unbelievable, but they're getting old. It feels like it's time".
The album was reviewed at Silent Soundwaves.
Battle Born
The band was on hiatus, but returned to the studio to record their fourth studio album in early 2011. Songfacts reported that Runaways, the first single from the new album, was released on July 10, 2012.
The Killers' fourth studio album, Battle Born, was released on 18 September 2012.
It took 15 months to record it. The band began working on it after they took a touring break for a little over a year. The album had five producers, with The Killers producing one song by themselves, The Rising Tide.
The debut single was Runaways, followed by Miss Atomic Bomb and Here with Me.
Wonderful Wonderful
In 2015, Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning began to discuss recording a fifth studio album. The band recorded the album between September 2016 and May 2017, with production by Jacknife Lee. Band members Dave Keuning and Mark Stoermer both announced that they would take a break from touring. The Killers' fifth studio album, Wonderful Wonderful, was released on September 22, 2017, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200. Stoermer
Imploding the Mirage
On November 15, 2019, the Killers announced their sixth studio album titled Imploding the Mirage for a Spring 2020 release. On March 12, 2020, the album's lead single "Caution" was released, featuring a guitar solo by former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. Buckingham said of the band, "There’s such a strong center to what they’re doing. Their material is so well crafted that it cuts across a lot of generational lines." Brandon Flowers also confirmed that guitarist Dave Keuning was still on hiatus and did not participate in recording the album. On April 25, 2020, "Caution" reached number one on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart, setting a record of 13 years and 6 months since the band's last number-one song on the chart.
The Killers' sixth studio album, " Imploding the Mirage" was released on August 21, 2020. It debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200.
Influences
Much of The Killers' music is based on British influences and on the music of the 1980s, particularly New Wave. Flowers has also said in interviews that the larger-than-life sound of many of the band's songs is due to the influence of living in Las Vegas, a city where everything is about flash and who can top whom. They appreciate post-punk bands that sprang up during the 80's such as Joy Division, and they are also avowed fans of New Order (with whom Flowers has performed live), Pet Shop Boys, Dire Straits, David Bowie, The Smiths, Morrissey, Depeche Mode, U2, Queen, Oasis and The Beatles. Their second album was said to be greatly influenced by Bruce Springsteen's music and lyrics.
Their line-up is:
Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards),
Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals),
Mark Stoermer (bass guitar, backing vocals),
Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion).
2. The Killers was an Uruguayan rock band from the early 1970s which released an album Good Bye in 1972.
3. The Killers was an American hardcore band from Chicago, IL, from the 1990s founded by former members of Charles Bronson.
They released records on Hater of God and Gloom, and had split records with A.P.B. & 9 Shocks Terror.
Reminds of Behead The Prophet No Lord Shall Live meets The Oath.
4. The Killers (aka Insanity and The Killers) was an American band from Cleveland, Ohio. They released one 7″ on Huh? Oh? in 1981.
5. The Killers was a British punk rock band from England formed in 1977 (though released their first 7", I Don't Care, as Joe Cool & The Killers).
In 1978 they released their one and only album called Killer; by then they had dropped the Joe Cool and released the record under this name.
6. The Killers was a Brazilian garage rock band that released one album in 1964 titled The Killers. The band members were João Bosco (drums), Luiz Carlos (bass guitar), João Carlos (lead guitar), and Gustavo (rhythm guitar)
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The Killers Lyrics
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Smoking white rhino on terraces
Will I die slain like my king by a terrorist?
Will my woman be Coretta, take my name and cherish it?
Or will she Jackie O, drop the Kennedy, remarry it?
My sister say it's necessary on some Cleopatra shit
My grand mama said nope, never, that it's sacrilege
Tend to agree because the thought is so disparaging
That's why I'm giving honor to all these baby mommas
It takes a woman's womb to make a Christ or Dalai Lama
The world might take that child, turn that child into a monster
The Lord'll take a monster and fashion him a saint
I present you Malcolm X for those who saying that he can't
Saying that he won't, when I know he will
You usually don't know it's you until you getting killed
For real
Dear Lord, have mercy
On the ones that go through life
Like it's a game we love
I won't be forced to shut up when I don't feel the same
Cause people gonna lie
Some people gonna steal
You gotta be careful not to shit where you live
Them people might try to have you killed
Lord have mercy, life is such a battlefield
For real
I ain't never gave a fuck
I never did and never will
Live my life on press appeal
Keep it true, keep it real
Better said, I keep it trill
And no matter who don't like it, homie
That's just how it is
Naked truth like the stripper that's in front of me
And I keep a blunt and a Bible and a gun on me
Why? Cause I'm country-bred
Actually, I'm south-er-ern
Something like my brethren
The legendary Andre 3K, Cee Lo, Goodie, and some other men
You should pay some homage, it's an honor this
This is not a fiction that is sold by conglomerates
This is Soul of Black Folks mixed with Donald Goines shit
Better said, Robert Beck, esoteric I could get
This is John Gotti painting pictures like Dali
This is Basquiat with a passion like Pac
In a body like Biggie, telling stories like Ricky
If a rapper was to spar, please tell him better kick it
You with me?
Dear Lord, have mercy
On the ones that go through life
Like it's a game we love
I won't be forced to shut up when I don't feel the same
Cause people gonna lie
Some people gonna steal
You gotta be careful not to shit where you live
Them people might try to have you killed
Lord have mercy, life is such a battlefield
For real
I don't trust the church or the government
Democrat, Republican
Pope or a bishop or them other men
And I believe God has sustained you with rap
So I pick a burning bush, put it in a Swisher wrap
And they can't kill a G, I seen how I die
I'm only going once, a coward dies a thousand times
And to that chariot come and take a nigga home
I'ma spit this ghetto gospel over all these gutter songs
I'm gone
In the song "Untitled" by The Killer And The Star, the artist explores themes of life, death, and social issues. The lyrics begin with the metaphor of witnessing elegance in the form of a black elephant, followed by smoking white rhino on terraces. The artist then questions whether he will die like his king, slain by a terrorist, and whether his woman will cherish his name or drop it and remarry. The artist reflects on the conflicting opinions of his sister and grandmother regarding the legacy a man leaves behind through his name. The artist concludes by giving honor to all baby mommas and presenting Malcolm X as an example of overcoming obstacles and achieving greatness.
Throughout the song, the artist touches on social issues such as fatherhood, the role of women, and the struggle of black people to achieve greatness. The artist reflects on the importance of women in creating great leaders, while also acknowledging the potential for the world to turn a child into a monster. The artist presents Malcolm X as an example of how one can overcome obstacles and become a saint in the eyes of the Lord, even if society views them as a monster.
The artist concludes the song with a reflection of their own life, expressing their distrust of the church, government, and political parties. The artist believes that God has sustained them with rap and uses it as a tool to spread their message. The song ends with the artist affirming their commitment to staying true and real, despite those who may try to silence them.
Line by Line Meaning
You are witnessing elegance in the form of a black elephant
I am a majestic creature and you are blessed to witness my presence
Smoking white rhino on terraces
I am living luxuriously and enjoying exotic substances
Will I die slain like my king by a terrorist?
I fear for my life and wonder if I will meet the same fate as my hero, who was killed by violence
Will my woman be Coretta, take my name and cherish it?
I hope to find a woman who will honor me and keep my legacy alive, like Coretta did for Martin Luther King Jr.
Or will she Jackie O, drop the Kennedy, remarry it?
Alternatively, my partner may choose to abandon my name and remarry someone else, like Jackie Kennedy did after JFK's death
My sister say it's necessary on some Cleopatra shit
My sister believes it's important for a woman to maintain her power and independence, like Cleopatra did
My grand mama said nope, never, that it's sacrilege
On the other hand, my grandmother disapproves of women remarrying and sees it as a sin
Tend to agree because the thought is so disparaging
I'm inclined to side with my grandmother because the idea of my partner marrying someone else is upsetting
The Lord give a load, you got to carry it like Mary did
God gives us burdens to bear, just like Mary carried the load of giving birth to Jesus
That's why I'm giving honor to all these baby mommas
I respect and appreciate all the mothers who carry the load of raising children
It takes a woman's womb to make a Christ or Dalai Lama
Women have the power to create and shape the world's great leaders
The world might take that child, turn that child into a monster
Unfortunately, the world often corrupts and twists children into harmful and negative forces
The Lord'll take a monster and fashion him a saint
But even evil can be transformed by God's grace into something good and holy
I present you Malcolm X for those who saying that he can't
I admire Malcolm X and offer him as an example to those who doubt what can be achieved
Saying that he won't, when I know he will
I believe in the power of Malcolm X and know that he will achieve greatness
You usually don't know it's you until you getting killed
Sometimes, it takes facing death to realize your full potential and purpose
Dear Lord, have mercy
I call upon God for forgiveness and guidance
On the ones that go through life like it's a game we love
I pray for those who view life as a game and don't take it seriously
I won't be forced to shut up when I don't feel the same
I won't be silenced or pressured into agreeing with others if I don't truly believe it
Cause people gonna lie, some people gonna steal
Unfortunately, many people will deceive and take advantage of others
You gotta be careful not to shit where you live
One must be cautious not to bring harm or trouble to their own home or community
Them people might try to have you killed
Those who feel threatened by you may attempt to harm or eliminate you
Lord have mercy, life is such a battlefield
Life is full of struggles and challenges that can be overwhelming
I don't trust the church or the government
I'm skeptical and distrustful of organized religion and political institutions
Democrat, Republican, Pope or a Bishop or them other men
I don't have faith in any political party or religious leader
And I believe God has sustained you with rap
I believe that God has given me the gift of rap music for a reason
So I pick a burning bush, put it in a Swisher wrap
I use the symbol of the burning bush from the Bible to inspire my creativity, and I smoke to help me relax and focus
And they can't kill a G, I seen how I die
No one can kill my spirit or my legacy, because I have already accepted my own mortality
I'm only going once, a coward dies a thousand times
I'm not afraid to face death, because avoiding it would mean living in constant fear and anxiety
And to that chariot come and take a nigga home
When I die, I hope to be taken to heaven in a chariot
I'ma spit this ghetto gospel over all these gutter songs
I will use my music to spread a message of hope and inspiration to those who are struggling
I'm gone
I am finished speaking and ready to move on to the next phase of my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: K. CAMPBELL, JAIME MELINE, MICHAEL SANTIGO RENDER, T. SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eivissaresistencia
Coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta, gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss
It was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
And I just can't look
It's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy
Turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta, gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
(It was only a kiss)
It was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
'Cause I just can't look
It's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy
Turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
I never
I never
I never
I never
@dodobobby5617
Imagine cheating on your musician boyfriend who hasn’t had any success, then he writes this song
@eliasschroder7241
😂😂 omg
@rifelaw
Gender-switched Taylor Swift.
@drawingbee
At the same time I'm sad that she did that, I'm happy (annoyingly) bc we probably wouldn't have this song
@jmperez44
NOBODY LIKE
@BoltofTalons
That is a mega Oof on her part
@GabeWeir
This is the happiest sad song ever created.
@bobbyblair4105
@Sabhyata Singh what songs do you recommend? I haven’t listened to a lot of paramore and I want to open my music options up. Thanks
@michaelzhang9806
Mr Bluesky has entered the chat
@martinvondrak8914
Shiny Happy People- R.E.M.