Be Still
The Killers Lyrics


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Be still
And go on to bed
Nobody knows what lies ahead
And life is short
To say the least
We're in the belly of the beast

Be still
Wild and young
Long may your innocence reign
Like shells on the shore
And may your limits be unknown
And may your efforts be your own
If you ever feel you can't take it anymore

Don't break character
You've got a lot of heart
Is this real or just a dream?
Rise up like the sun
Labor 'til the work is done

Be still
One day you'll leave
Fearlessness on your sleeve
When you've come back, tell me what did you see
What did you see?
Was there something out there for me?

Be still
Close your eyes
Soon enough you'll be on your own
Steady and straight
And if they drag you through the mud
It doesn't change what's in your blood
(Over rock, over chain, over trap, over plain)
When they knock you down

Don't break character
You've got a lot of heart
Is this real or just a dream?
Be still
Be still
Be still
Be still

Over rock and chain
Over sunset plain
Over trap and snare
When you're in too deep
In your wildest dream
In your made up scheme
When they knock you down
When they knock you down

Don't break character
You've got so much heart
Is this real or just a dream?
Oh rise up like the sun and
Labor 'til the work is done
Rise up like the sun and
Labor 'til the work is




Rise up like the sun and
Labor 'til the work is done

Overall Meaning

The song "Be Still" by The Killers is a beautiful ballad that encourages listeners to be true to themselves, be patient, and to persevere through the challenges of life. The opening lines of the song urge listeners to take a break from the chaos of life and rest before facing the unknown future. The lyrics acknowledge that life can be short, and we never know how much time we have to live. Furthermore, life can be challenging at times, and it can seem as if we are in the "belly of the beast."


The chorus is an encouragement to be wild and young, allowing one's innocence to reign. The lyrics express the wish that one's limits be unknown and that efforts should be one's own. Despite the tough times, one should keep their character and keep going because they have a lot of heart. The song finishes with a request to close your eyes and imagine the day when you leave fearlessness on your sleeve. The song urges listeners to hold on and keep pushing through the obstacles that life presents.


Line by Line Meaning

Be still
Take a moment to be calm and relaxed


And go on to bed
It's time to rest and sleep


Nobody knows what lies ahead
The future is unpredictable


And life is short
Our time on earth is limited


To say the least
This is an understatement


We're in the belly of the beast
We're in a difficult situation


Wild and young
Free and full of energy


Long may your innocence reign
Stay pure and uncorrupted


Like shells on the shore
Fragile and beautiful


And may your limits be unknown
May you never stop exploring and pushing boundaries


And may your efforts be your own
May you work hard for your own sake


If you ever feel you can't take it anymore
If things get tough


Don't break character
Stay true to who you are


You've got a lot of heart
You're strong and resilient


Is this real or just a dream?
Question the reality of your situation


Rise up like the sun
Get up and start your day with energy


Labor 'til the work is done
Work hard until you've completed your task


One day you'll leave
One day you'll go away


Fearlessness on your sleeve
Be brave and fearless


When you've come back, tell me what did you see
Reflect on your experiences and share them with me


Was there something out there for me?
Did you find something for me?


Close your eyes
Take a moment to rest


Soon enough you'll be on your own
You'll have to face challenges by yourself


Steady and straight
Stay focused and determined


And if they drag you through the mud
If people try to bring you down


It doesn't change what's in your blood
It doesn't change who you are


(Over rock, over chain, over trap, over plain)
No matter what obstacles you face


When they knock you down
When life gets tough


You've got so much heart
You're resilient and strong


Oh rise up like the sun and
Get up and start again


Labor 'til the work is done
Work hard until you've completed your task


Be still
Take a moment to be calm and relaxed


Be still
Take a moment to be calm and relaxed


Be still
Take a moment to be calm and relaxed


Over rock and chain
Over obstacles and challenges


Over sunset plain
Over the beautiful horizon


Over trap and snare
Over snares and traps


When you're in too deep
When things get tough


In your wildest dream
Even in your most incredible dreams


In your made up scheme
In your imagination


Don't break character
Stay true to yourself


You've got so much heart
You're strong and resilient


Is this real or just a dream?
Question the reality of your situation


Oh rise up like the sun and
Get up and start again


Labor 'til the work is done
Work hard until you've completed your task


Rise up like the sun and
Get up and start again


Labor 'til the work is
Work hard until you've completed your task


Rise up like the sun and
Get up and start again


Labor 'til the work is done
Work hard until you've completed your task




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Daniel Roland Lanois, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@raphaelguzman5263

Absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt, The Killers' best song!

Like so many of you, I heard this song at a severely difficult time in my life, and what a beautiful rare gem it was was to find (I bought the album on iTunes 'cause I was a big Killers fan back then; still am). I know some people were somewhat disappointed that Battle Born was not as guitar driven as past albums, but for some reason, I didn't mind it at all. I loved Brandon's voice throughout the whole thing, enjoyed its calm and pondering on your life themes.

And then "Be Still" comes on, and it was like as if The Killers made a song about my current situation and mood in my life! A song dedicated to me! I sobbed like a baby... Cried during the whole bus ride, heading to a place I really didn't want to go to back then. I still cry to this song often, and if I'm with company I try not to play it so I don't start crying all of a sudden in front of them.

It is just, a beautiful song, about perseverance, life, never giving up, faith, love. "Don't break character, you got a lot of heart" just breaks me, every single time 💔. One of the few song that made me cry.

If any of you are struggling through life, keep listening to this song, you are all very, very special, and you need to keep going, so that you get the life you derserve, not the hell or current situation you are living in! I'm in a better place, still not in the best of places, but there is a great amount of room for improvement. And what would life be, if we didn't have the chance of improving ourselves?

You are all precious, stay blessed guys.



@FordRockefeller

LYRICS/LETRA
Be still
And go on to bed
Nobody knows what lies ahead
And life is short
To say the least
We're in the belly of the beast

Be still
Wild and young
Long may your innocence reign
Like shells on the shore
And may your limits be unknown
And may your efforts be your own
If you ever feel you can't take it anymore

Don't break character
You've got a lot of heart
Is this real or just a dream?
Rise up like the sun
Labor till the work is done

Be still
One day you'll leave
Fearlessness on your sleeve
When you've come back, tell me what did you see
What did you see
Was there something out there for me?

Be still
Close your eyes
Soon enough you'll be on your own
Steady and straight
And if they drag you through the mud
It doesn't change what's in your blood
(Over chains)
When they knock you down

Don't break character
You've got a lot of heart
Is this real or just a dream?
Be still
Be still
Be still
Be still

Over rock and chain
Over sunset plain
Over trap and snare
When you're in too deep
In your wildest dream
In your made up scheme
When they knock you down
When they knock you down

Don't break character
You've got sooooo much heart
Is this real or just a dream?
Oh Rise up like the sun
And labor till the work is done
Rise up like the sun
Labor till the work is

Rise up like the sun
And labor till the work is done



@Timberdoodlez

This song means so very much to me. When im at my lowest. I play this. When I feel ive given up.


I play this.


Never have I found a song that is so meaningful. So pleasant. So real.


The killers will always and forever be my favorite band of all time. For how much passion, love. Appreciation. They play from the heart. Songs that anyone could relate to. I love this song.❤️



All comments from YouTube:

@jennab990

This was played at my dads funeral today and listening to it brings back so many memory's he loved the killers. He lost his battle with depression and anxiety a few weeks ago.

@rodctech

I'm sorry for your loss

@alien148

Im sorry for your loss

@weedtalk87

Remember the good times. He'll always be with you.

@gracereeves5790

My sympathies.

@theodor1850

I.m close to losing mine as well

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@kelv1006

The most underrated song by The Killers.

@ciaranorourke2021

Kelvin Suckow

@kelv1006

Ciaran O'Rourke what

@Angasalo

u r right but the people that know the song .. for some reason fall in love

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