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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)
A Matter Of Time
The Killers Lyrics
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I can feel it
Come on, show me where it hurts
Maybe I can heal it
Your feelings are your own
Now you keep 'em under lock and key
You got me drivin' through the streets
The world's still weak on Charleston Avenue
Outside that vacant Starlight Motel I see you
Laughing with your girlfriends
Not a care in the world, not a burden on your mind
It was a matter of time
There's a panic in this house and it's bound to surface
Just walkin' through the front door makes me nervous
It's creepin' up the floorboards, got me wondering where I stand
I cannot put out the fire, I got a book of matches in my hand
When we first met, headstrong and filled with doubt
Made just enough hustling tables that summer to take you out
I was fallin' back on forever when you told me about your heart
You laid it on the line
Laughing with your girlfriends
Not a care in the world, not a burden on your mind
(You laid it on the line)
It was just a matter, It was a matter of time
We found ourselves
We belong in it forever
Ain't that what it's all about?
Make the promise and keep it
Come hell or high water
We'd figure it out
It was the night, it was the moon
It was the green grass in the garden
The victory and the sin
I know you're weary, look at me
Flailin' in the corner
Here's the towel
Go on, throw it in
It was a matter of time
Can't you see that it's tearing me up inside?
Look what's laying at our feet
That's the wreckage of broken dreams
And burned out hales
And it's here on our street
The Killers' song "A Matter of Time" is a powerful ballad that tells a story of a couple going through a rough patch as they struggle to keep their relationship together. The lyrics are poignant and thought-provoking, with lead singer Brandon Flowers delivering an emotional performance.
The song's opening stanza describes the singer's realization that their partner is unhappy and looking for a way out of the relationship. He offers to help heal their pain but acknowledges that their feelings are their own and can't be forced out. As they drive through the streets searching for answers, they come across the Starlight Motel, where the partner was previously seen with friends and where they appeared carefree.
The second verse explores the anxiety present in the relationship, with the singer feeling uncertain about his place in the partner's life. The lyrics describe a panic that is slowly rising to the surface and the singer's inability to extinguish the fire, as he himself is holding the matches. The song then moves to a memory of how their relationship first started, and despite the hurdles faced, how they eventually found each other and promised to be together forever.
The final verse offers a somber tone, with both individuals now feeling the weight of their failing relationship. The lyrics describe the "wreckage of broken dreams and burned-out hales" laying at their feet on their street. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that it was just a matter of time before things fell apart.
Line by Line Meaning
You're looking for a way out
You appear to be searching for an escape from your current situation.
I can feel it
I sense your restless and uncertain demeanor.
Come on, show me where it hurts
Please reveal to me the source of your pain or distress.
Maybe I can heal it
I will try to mend your emotional wounds and make you feel better.
Your feelings are your own
Your emotions belong solely to you and nobody else.
Now you keep 'em under lock and key
You are keeping your emotions hidden and guarded from others.
You got me drivin' through the streets
You've compelled me to cruise aimlessly around town.
For an answer to the mystery
I'm searching for a resolution to the puzzling enigma of your inner turmoil.
The world's still weak on Charleston Avenue
The neighborhood is still struggling to get back on its feet.
Outside that vacant Starlight Motel I see you
I spot you hanging around the abandoned motel across the street.
Laughing with your girlfriends
You're enjoying a lighthearted moment with your female pals.
Not a care in the world, not a burden on your mind
You are without any worries or stresses on your conscience.
It was a matter of time
It was inevitable that your hidden struggles would eventually manifest themselves overtly.
There's a panic in this house and it's bound to surface
There's a sense of anxiety permeating throughout the residence and it's likely to become apparent soon.
Just walkin' through the front door makes me nervous
Simply entering the house fills me with apprehension and unease.
It's creepin' up the floorboards, got me wondering where I stand
The ominous feeling is steadily encroaching and making me question my position in all of this.
I cannot put out the fire, I got a book of matches in my hand
I am powerless to extinguish the metaphorical flames taking hold, despite possessing the very tool to ignite them.
When we first met, headstrong and filled with doubt
Our initial encounter was marked by stubbornness and skepticism.
Made just enough hustling tables that summer to take you out
I earned just enough income from waiting tables over the summer to go out with you.
I was fallin' back on forever when you told me about your heart
I was counting on our relationship lasting into the distant future when you shared your feelings with me.
You laid it on the line
You were completely honest and candid with me.
Laughing with your girlfriends
You're enjoying a lighthearted moment with your female pals.
Not a care in the world, not a burden on your mind
You are without any worries or stresses on your conscience.
(You laid it on the line)
You divulged your deepest thoughts and emotions to me.
It was just a matter, It was a matter of time
It was only a question of when, not if, we would confront and address the underlying problems in our relationship.
We found ourselves
We discovered our true selves through our relationship.
We belong in it forever
We are meant to be together indefinitely.
Ain't that what it's all about?
Isn't this the ultimate goal of romantic love?
Make the promise and keep it
Let's vow to commit to each other and honor our commitment.
Come hell or high water
Regardless of the challenges and obstacles we encounter.
We'd figure it out
We would work together to solve any problems that arise.
It was the night, it was the moon
The magical atmosphere of the evening and the glowing lunar orb contributed to the mystical ambiance of our romance.
It was the green grass in the garden
The verdant lawn in the yard added to the idyllic setting of our relationship.
The victory and the sin
The moments of triumph and spiritual transgression we shared ensured that our love was complex and multidimensional.
I know you're weary, look at me
I recognize that you are exhausted and drained from our tumultuous relationship, so please focus on me for a moment.
Flailin' in the corner
I am struggling and floundering as I try to understand and cope with our issues.
Here's the towel
I give up and throw in the metaphorical towel.
Go on, throw it in
You also might consider giving up and walking away from me.
It was a matter of time
It was inevitable that our relationship would eventually become strained and tenuous, given our problems and challenges.
Can't you see that it's tearing me up inside?
Don't you realize how much emotional pain and inner turmoil I am experiencing as a result of our problems?
Look what's laying at our feet
Our issues and challenges are right there in front of us, waiting to be addressed.
That's the wreckage of broken dreams
The sad remnants of our once-vibrant aspirations and hopes for a happy future together.
And burned out hales
The remnants of our past selves and identities that no longer exist due to the strain of our relationship.
And it's here on our street
All of these problems and issues are present and manifest in our shared spaces and environment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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@jazzystorm1146
You're looking for a way out, I can feel it
Come on, show me where it hurts, maybe I can heal it
Your feelings are your own, now you keep them under lock and key
You've got me driving through the streets for an answer to the mystery
The world's still awake on Charleston Avenue
Outside that vacant starlight motel
I see you
Laughing with your girlfriends
Not a care in the world
Not a burden on your mind
It was a matter of time
There's a panic in this house and it's bound to surface
Just walking through the front door makes me nervous
It's creeping up the floorboards, got me wondering where I stand
How can I put out the fire? I've got a book of matches in my hand
When we first met, headstrong and filled with doubt
Made just enough, hustling tables, that summer to take you out
I was falling back on forever
When you told me about your heart
You laid it on the line
Laughing with your girlfriends
Not a care in the world
Not a burden on your mind
You're hanging on the line!
It was just a matter
It was a matter of time
We'd find ourselves a place, we belong in this forever
Ain't that what it's all about?
Make the promise and keep it
Come hell or high water
We'd figure it out
It was the night, it was the moon
It was the green grass in the garden
The victory and the sin
I know you're weary, look at me
Flailing in the corner
Here's the towel
Go on, throw it in
It was a matter of time
Can't you see that it's tearing me up inside?
Look what's laying at our feet
That's the wreckage of broken dreams
And burned out halos
And it's here on our street
@DexterNewton32
Battle Born is the most underrated Killers album
@jfej111
Correction...sam's town is the most underrated killers album.
@taylorprocker
Sams is my favorite. I honestly really didn’t know any of the were underrated!
@joemitchell3779
Battle born is the best of the killers original sound before their hiatus, they perfected it for battle born and it's absolutely everything I love about the killers all in one album. But pressure machine might be his best album in terms of writing and feel it's a purely genius album. But battle born will forever be the album that reminds me why I love the killers so much.
@Beetlebum55
@@jfej111 Sams town is one of the best according the críticas, battle born not
@lukemimnagh2594
Their best albums were from Hot Fuss to Direct Hits, after that they're still good, but not as good as the first ones
@tabiroro
"Look what's laying on our feet. That's the wreckage of broken dreams and burnt out halos and it's here on our street." That line is just so powerful.
@musicgeekfi3800
I thought 'halos' was hails? Like
"All hail _____"
@gregogonzalez8759
I love "We'd find ourselves a place, we belong in this forever ain't that what it's all about?" is so beautiful
@valeriepayne2874
It was the night, it was the moon
It was the green grass in the garden
The victory and the sin
<3 chills