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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)

Have All the Songs Been Written?
The Killers Lyrics

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Have all the songs been written?
Have all the truths been told?
Has all the gas been siphoned?
Do the plains still carry gold?
Has every ship gone sailing?
Has every heart gone blue?

Have all the songs been written?

Oh, I just need one
To get through to you, I
Just need one more

Have all the songs been written?
Have all your needs been met?
Have all these years been worth it?
Or am I the great regret?

Has every ship gone sailing?
Has every heart gone blue?
Have all the songs been written?

Oh, I just need one
To get through to you, I
Just need one more, to get through to you, I
Can't take back, what I've done wrong, I
Just need one more

When the train returns to the rails
When the ship is back in the harbor
I will make you happy again
I can see a life for you and I

Just need one more, to get through to you, I
Just need one more, to get through to you, I

Can't take back, what I've done wrong, I
Just need one more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Have All the Songs Been Written?" by The Killers explore the idea of creativity, love, and the search for something new. The singer begins by questioning if every song has already been written and if all truths have been told. They also wonder if all opportunities have been taken, symbolized by the reference to siphoning gas and finding gold in the plains. The repetition of asking if every ship has gone sailing and every heart has gone blue suggests a sense of finality or emptiness felt by the singer.

The overarching theme seems to be a yearning for something fresh and impactful, particularly in relation to love. The singer expresses a desire for just one song, one more chance to communicate their feelings and connect with someone they care about. They question if all their needs haven been met, if the years spent pursuing their goals were worth it, and if they are seen as a great regret by the person they address.

As the song progresses, there is a glimmer of hope. The singer envisions a future where the train returns to the rails and the ship is back in the harbor, symbolizing the return to stability. They promise to make the person they address happy again and see a life for them together. The repetition of needing just one more song reinforces the urgency and longing for a breakthrough in communication.

Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a sense of longing, questioning, and a search for connection and meaning. It reflects the universal human desire for something new and impactful, particularly in the realm of love, and the longing for a chance to make amends and find happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Have all the songs been written?
Is there nothing left to say or express?

Have all the truths been told?
Have we exhausted all the knowledge and wisdom?

Has all the gas been siphoned?
Is there nothing left to fuel our passions and desires?

Do the plains still carry gold?
Is there still untapped potential and opportunity?

Has every ship gone sailing?
Has everyone pursued their dreams and ambitions?

Has every heart gone blue?
Has everyone experienced heartache and sadness?

Have all your needs been met?
Have you found fulfillment and satisfaction?

Have all these years been worth it?
Have the sacrifices and efforts been worthwhile?

Or am I the great regret?
Am I the one who caused disappointment and remorse?

When the train returns to the rails
When things are back on track and in order

When the ship is back in the harbor
When everything is calm and stable

I will make you happy again
I will bring back joy and contentment

I can see a life for you and I
I envision a future together, full of possibilities

Just need one more, to get through to you, I
I just need one more song to deeply connect with you

Can't take back, what I've done wrong, I
I cannot undo the mistakes I've made

Just need one more
I just need one more chance or opportunity

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Garret Noel Lee, Mark Stoermer, Ronald Dante Jr. Vannucci

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The Killers are one of the very few groups who get the concept that you don't give away your whole song by the first chorus...there's always something new right to the end and they build in a way that even if you aren't quite on board from the beginning by the end you just want to repeat it to see what you missed.