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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)
I Feel It in My Bones
The Killers Lyrics
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I’m writing you a letter,
I’m sure you've got it all figured out.
Things haven’t been easy
Between me and you,
I guess that there are things that you can’t undo
(Boy you made the list, you know I checked it twice.
Well guess what, you're still on it! Hahaha!)
And I feel it in my bones
And I feel it in my bones
Nights have been restless,
Pillows and sheets
Bet you got it all figured out.
I sweat like a snowman out in the sun,
Dreaming that there ain't nowhere to run to, baby
Nowhere to hide
Hey, Kringle!
You mean to say when you were young, you never got wild?
Kid, don’t you get it?
I’m gonna make an example out of you for every mother’s child
And I feel it in my bones
(I’m coming for you)
And I feel it in my bones
Silver bells and reigns
Tinsel, holly.
What happened to the rose red cheeks,
Chimney, big bag presents and all,
Fat and jolly,
Tinsel holly.
And I feel it in my bones
And I feel it in my bones
And I feel it in my bones
And I feel it in my bones
The lyrics to "I Feel It in My Bones" by The Killers are from the perspective of a narrator writing a letter to Santa Claus. The singer seems to have a somewhat adversarial relationship with Santa, acknowledging that things between them "haven't been easy." It's suggested that the singer may have been naughty in the past, but he claims to have changed his ways and to now be "nice."
However, the tone of the song becomes more confrontational as it goes on. The singer accuses Santa of never having been wild when he was young and warns him that he's going to make an example out of him for every mother's child. The imagery of the song shifts from traditional Christmas symbols like silver bells and tinsel to the singer sweating like a snowman in the sun and feeling like there's nowhere to run or hide.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be playing with the idea of Santa as a judgmental figure who keeps a list of who's been naughty and who's been nice. The singer is challenging that system and suggesting that even Santa himself might not be as pure and innocent as he claims to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Santa,
The singer is addressing Santa Claus.
I’m writing you a letter,
The singer is communicating with Santa Claus in writing.
I’m sure you've got it all figured out.
The singer believes that Santa Claus knows everything.
Things haven’t been easy
The artist is experiencing difficulties.
Between me and you,
The artist is talking specifically to Santa Claus.
I guess that there are things that you can’t undo
The singer believes that Santa Claus cannot fix certain things.
Maybe I was naughty once but now I’m nice!
The singer is declaring that they have changed their behavior and are now good.
(Boy you made the list, you know I checked it twice.
Well guess what, you're still on it! Hahaha!)
Santa Claus has a list of naughty children, and the artist is acknowledging that they were on that list. However, the artist is now taunting Santa Claus by implying that they are still not good enough.
And I feel it in my bones
The artist has a strong intuition or a gut feeling.
Nights have been restless,
The artist has been having difficulty sleeping.
Pillows and sheets
The singer is having trouble relaxing in bed.
Bet you got it all figured out.
The artist believes that Santa Claus knows why they are not sleeping well.
I sweat like a snowman out in the sun,
The singer is sweating profusely, even though they are in a cool environment like a snowman out in the sun.
Dreaming that there ain't nowhere to run to, baby
Nowhere to hide
The singer is experiencing anxiety and feels trapped with no escape.
Hey, Kringle!
The singer is addressing Santa Claus by his last name.
You mean to say when you were young, you never got wild?
The artist is asking Santa Claus if he was ever naughty when he was young.
Kid, don’t you get it?
The artist is patronizing Santa Claus.
I’m gonna make an example out of you for every mother’s child
The singer is making a threat to Santa Claus and implying that they will set an example for other children.
Silver bells and reigns
Tinsel, holly.
The singer is describing traditional Christmas decorations.
What happened to the rose red cheeks,
Chimney, big bag presents and all,
Fat and jolly,
Tinsel holly.
The artist is expressing nostalgia for the cheerful and joyful aspects of Christmas that they used to enjoy.
And I feel it in my bones
The artist's intuition or gut feeling has not changed.
And I feel it in my bones
The artist's intuition or gut feeling has not changed.
And I feel it in my bones
The singer's intuition or gut feeling has not changed.
And I feel it in my bones
The artist's intuition or gut feeling has not changed.
Contributed by Liliana J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andreacory6239
LIke who makes a Christmas song that's so good you listen to it all year?
THE KILLERS!
@bbminetesting6837
IKR?!
@susydiazdl
I love Brandon's relationship with Santa lol
@CosmicHarmony58
ya wtf is with that character again lmao
@rohangagrai106
And bones
@korrasora
i like how brandon sleeps in a leather jacket haha
@DanielThureskog
Just like Barney Stinson, he wants to look more handsome and cool. Just in case any hot (fan-) girls would knock on his door at night. Barney for instance wore a silk Suitjamas.
@angelicagutierrez6314
same😂😂😍
@lukefarrell1453
yeah me too
@marcoantoniofloresgonzales1124
XD