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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)
From Here on Out
The Killers Lyrics
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You've been cooking up a world of fear
Put your hands in things you shouldn't have known
You was riding in the danger zone
Well you had us all fooled with your quarterback smile
And your crocodile tears there for a while
And my paradigm shifted, man you're making me shout
Hey, from here from out
Friends are gonna be hard to come by
Left us wonderin' what it all was about
He had it easy, man he chose the hard way
Walk that old, lonely road in the shadow of a doubt
From here on out
Should our paths ever decide to cross
You may wonder what the trouble cost
That don't matter now, life goes on
Hallelujah, the troubles' gone
No sense in holding purpose and it's better to forgive
These are things that I must learn, to practice while I live
And my paradigm shifted, man you're making me shout
Hey, from here from out
Friends are gonna be hard to come by
Left us wonderin' what it all was about
He had it easy, man he chose the hard way
Walk that old, lonely road in the shadow of a doubt
Hey, from here on out
Let the bugle blow a song of peace time
Left us wonderin' what it all was about
You may deny it but you carry it with you
Down that old lonely road in the shadow of a doubt
Yeah, from here on out
The lyrics of "From Here On Out" by The Killers expresses a sense of betrayal and disappointment in someone who has willfully caused trouble and hurt to those close to them. The opening lines set the tone of the song by saying that someone had known knowledge about things that they should not have been involved in. The singer is disillusioned about this person, who had initially seemed like a trustworthy and dependable friend, but has now proved to be unreliable and dishonest.
The reference to a "quarterback smile" and "crocodile tears" suggests that this person had been manipulating others by putting up a façade, smiling and showing emotions that were not genuine. The term "paradigm shifted" is used to convey that the singer's perception has changed due to the actions of this person. The chorus of the song repeats the line "From here on out" as a sort of warning to others to be careful of whom they trust and whom they let into their lives.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of forgiveness and the importance of letting go of grudges. The singer acknowledges that "life goes on" and that it's better to move on and learn from the experience than to hold on to anger and bitterness. The line "You may deny it but you carry it with you" suggests that the person who caused the trouble may be in denial, but the consequences of their actions will continue to affect them.
Line by Line Meaning
A little birdie whispered in my ear
Somebody told me something in secret
You've been cooking up a world of fear
You have been creating a lot of unnecessary worry and anxiety
Put your hands in things you shouldn't have known
You meddled in things that were beyond your understanding
You was riding in the danger zone
You were behaving recklessly and placing yourself in harm's way
Well you had us all fooled with your quarterback smile
You deceived us all by appearing friendly and trustworthy
And your crocodile tears there for a while
You pretended to be sad or remorseful, but it was insincere
And my paradigm shifted, man you're making me shout
You caused a significant change in how I view things, and it's making me emotional
Hey, from here from out
Moving forward from now on
Friends are gonna be hard to come by
It will be difficult to find people who can be trusted as friends
Left us wonderin' what it all was about
We are still confused about what happened
He had it easy, man he chose the hard way
He had a simple or easy choice, but he purposely chose the more difficult one
Walk that old, lonely road in the shadow of a doubt
Take a difficult journey full of uncertainty and distrust
From here on out
From this point forward
Should our paths ever decide to cross
If we happen to meet again
You may wonder what the trouble cost
You might be curious about the negative consequences of your actions
That don't matter now, life goes on
It's not important anymore, time continues to move forward
Hallelujah, the troubles' gone
Thank goodness the problems are over
No sense in holding purpose and it's better to forgive
There's no reason to hold a grudge and it's healthier to let go and forgive
These are things that I must learn, to practice while I live
These are important lessons that I need to remember and apply in my life
Let the bugle blow a song of peace time
Let's celebrate a time of peace and harmony
You may deny it but you carry it with you
You might pretend it doesn't affect you, but it still has an impact on you
Down that old lonely road in the shadow of a doubt
Through a difficult journey full of uncertainty and mistrust
Yeah, from here on out
Yes, moving forward from now on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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@jazzystorm1146
A little birdie whispered in my ear
You've been cooking up a world of fear
Put your hands in things you should have known
You was riding in the danger zone
Well you had us all fooled with your quarterback smile
And your crocodile tears there for a while
And my paradigm shifted, man you're making me shout
Hey, from here from out
Friends are gonna be hard to come by
Left us wonderin' what it all was about
He had it easy, man he chose the hard way
Walk that old, lonely road in the shadow of a doubt
From here on out
Should our paths ever decide to cross
You may wonder what the trouble cost
That don't matter now, life goes on
Hallelujah, the troubles' gone
No sense in holdin' grudges and it's better to forgive
These are things that I must learn, to practice while I live
And my paradigm shifted, man you're making me shout
Hey, from here from out
Friends are gonna be hard to come by
Left us wonderin' what it all was about
He had it easy, man he chose the hard way
Walk that old, lonely road in the shadow of a doubt
Hey, from here on out
Let the bugle blow a song of peace time
Left us wonderin' what it all was about
You may deny it but you carry it with you
Down that old lonely road in the shadow of a doubt
Yeah, from here on out
@slurpeeSipper
This band deserves more respect than there given.
@andrewnilson9994
I think they are pretty well recognised
@jamess3395
@@andrewnilson9994 respect isn't about recognition, these guys are extremely widely known for a few hit songs, but their quality as a band doesn't stop just there.
@LilaDu
Brandon grew up with music, he puts his soul into music, perfect
@williamwallace5857
their
@MizukiAsiaddict
No one around me gets why I love this song. CAN'T YOU HEAR THE AWESOMENESS???
@emilysetterstrom9192
i like how The Killers are alternative rock, but this brings country into their music.
@sobratogirl
Sometimes I wonder how many times people listen to a song and the repeat it and then somewhere out there someone understands the meaning and spreads the message. I like songs by the Killers because their songs actually mean something. It's really sad how some songs just repeat the chorus a hundred times and you just feel brain dead listening to it. Not only do songs by the Killers sound good, but they have important messages. Their songs are about love, and more important, companionship.
@sebastiaanb5624
I love this song sooooooooooooooooo much
@jazzystorm1146
A little birdie whispered in my ear
You've been cooking up a world of fear
Put your hands in things you should have known
You was riding in the danger zone
Well you had us all fooled with your quarterback smile
And your crocodile tears there for a while
And my paradigm shifted, man you're making me shout
Hey, from here from out
Friends are gonna be hard to come by
Left us wonderin' what it all was about
He had it easy, man he chose the hard way
Walk that old, lonely road in the shadow of a doubt
From here on out
Should our paths ever decide to cross
You may wonder what the trouble cost
That don't matter now, life goes on
Hallelujah, the troubles' gone
No sense in holdin' grudges and it's better to forgive
These are things that I must learn, to practice while I live
And my paradigm shifted, man you're making me shout
Hey, from here from out
Friends are gonna be hard to come by
Left us wonderin' what it all was about
He had it easy, man he chose the hard way
Walk that old, lonely road in the shadow of a doubt
Hey, from here on out
Let the bugle blow a song of peace time
Left us wonderin' what it all was about
You may deny it but you carry it with you
Down that old lonely road in the shadow of a doubt
Yeah, from here on out