Read My Mind
The Killers Lyrics
On the corner of Main Street
Just tryna keep it in line
You say you wanna move on and
You say I'm fallin' behind
Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?
I never really gave up on
Breakin' out of this two-star town
I got the green light, I got a little fight
Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?
The good old days, the honest man
The restless heart, the Promised Land
A subtle kiss that no one sees
A broken wrist and a big trapeze
Oh well, I don't mind if you don't mind
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
Before you go
Can you read my mind?
It's funny how you just break down
Waitin' on some sign
I pull up to the front of your driveway
With magic soakin' my spine
Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?
The teenage queen, the loaded gun
The drop dead dream, the Chosen One
A southern drawl, a world unseen
A city wall and a trampoline
Oh well, I don't mind if you don't mind
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
Before you jump
Tell me what you find
Can you read my mind?
Slippin' in my faith until I fall
He never returned that call
Woman, open the door, don't let it sting
I wanna breathe that fire again
She said, "I don't mind if you don't mind
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine"
Put your back on me, put your back on me
Put your back on me
The stars are blazing like rebel diamonds
Cut out of the sun
Can you read my mind?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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"Read My Mind" is a song by Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers and is the sixth track on their second album Sam's Town, released in October 2006. It peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also charted at #15 on the UK singles chart.
In an interview with Chicago radio station Q101, lead vocalist Brandon Flowers called Read My Mind "the best song he has ever written". This is also seen by critics as one of the best, if not the best, Killers song to date. Read Full Bio"Read My Mind" is a song by Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers and is the sixth track on their second album Sam's Town, released in October 2006. It peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also charted at #15 on the UK singles chart.
In an interview with Chicago radio station Q101, lead vocalist Brandon Flowers called Read My Mind "the best song he has ever written". This is also seen by critics as one of the best, if not the best, Killers song to date.
Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe (of Pet Shop Boys) saw The Killers in concert at Brixton Academy at the end of November 2006, where the idea of a remix for Read My Mind was discussed between the two parties. The resulting remix, Pet Shop Boys 'Stars are blazing' mix, featuring additional vocals by Tennant and Lowe, is one of the B-sides for the single, and is featured on the Pet Shop Boys album Disco Four.
This song was released as part of an iTunes EP on February 13, 2007, featuring an acoustic version and two remixes. It was also released as the third single from Sam's Town in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2007.
In 2009 it was voted at Number 57 in UK radio station XFM's '100 Greatest Songs of All Time'.
The same year it was voted at Number 71 on another UK Radio Station Absolute Radio's 100 Best Songs Of The Decade.
In an interview with Chicago radio station Q101, lead vocalist Brandon Flowers called Read My Mind "the best song he has ever written". This is also seen by critics as one of the best, if not the best, Killers song to date. Read Full Bio"Read My Mind" is a song by Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers and is the sixth track on their second album Sam's Town, released in October 2006. It peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also charted at #15 on the UK singles chart.
In an interview with Chicago radio station Q101, lead vocalist Brandon Flowers called Read My Mind "the best song he has ever written". This is also seen by critics as one of the best, if not the best, Killers song to date.
Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe (of Pet Shop Boys) saw The Killers in concert at Brixton Academy at the end of November 2006, where the idea of a remix for Read My Mind was discussed between the two parties. The resulting remix, Pet Shop Boys 'Stars are blazing' mix, featuring additional vocals by Tennant and Lowe, is one of the B-sides for the single, and is featured on the Pet Shop Boys album Disco Four.
This song was released as part of an iTunes EP on February 13, 2007, featuring an acoustic version and two remixes. It was also released as the third single from Sam's Town in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2007.
In 2009 it was voted at Number 57 in UK radio station XFM's '100 Greatest Songs of All Time'.
The same year it was voted at Number 71 on another UK Radio Station Absolute Radio's 100 Best Songs Of The Decade.
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Eduardo Avila
The teenage queen, the loaded gun
The drop dead dream, the Chosen One
A southern drawl, a world unseen
A city wall and a trampoline
Oh well, I don't mind if you don't mind
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
Before you jump
Tell me what you find
Can you read my mind?
This part gets me every time.
Elias Madeira
On the corner of Main Street
Just tryna keep it in line
You say you wanna move on and
You say I'm fallin' behind
Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?
I never really gave up on
Breakin' out of this two-star town
I got the green light, I got a little fight
I'm gonna turn this thing around
Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?
The good old days, the honest man
The restless heart, the Promised Land
A subtle kiss that no one sees
A broken wrist and a big trapeze
Oh well, I don't mind if you don't mind
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
Before you go
Can you read my mind?
It's funny how you just break down
Waitin' on some sign
I pull up to the front of your driveway
With magic soakin' my spine
Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?
The teenage queen, the loaded gun
The drop dead dream, the Chosen One
A southern drawl, a world unseen
A city wall and a trampoline
Oh well, I don't mind if you don't mind
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
Before you jump
Tell me what you find
Can you read my mind?
Slippin' in my faith until I fall
He never returned that call
Woman, open the door, don't let it sting
I wanna breathe that fire again
She said, "I don't mind, you don't mind
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine"
Put your back on me, put your back on me
Put your back on me
The stars are blazing like rebel diamonds
Cut out of the sun
Can you read my mind?
Bruce Michael Grossman
I still believe that this is the best song they ever recorded.
John Mclaughlan
Totally agree listened to this everyday when it first got released used to blare it going down the motorway lol
Daniel Crone
Usually a band's most popular song is not their best one
CaptainVX
I feel like almost everything the Killers have made are beautiful and amazing, no other band or artist can live up to the impact they do
Paola Ekelund
100 top 1 ❤ everything Brandon writes it’s amazing !
Ben k Konzsella
Amen to that bro 🎸 👍 😄 😎
Leonard Alcoran
6 years ago I was 18, listening to this on the bus on the way to college everything felt promising, new and beautiful. I'm 24 working now and I have learned the art of losing. Everything is still as beautiful as they were when I listen to this. Thank you The Killers.
Brian Fleming
It's not about winning or losing. It's about winning or learning. Losing is on you and you only. It happens when you refuse to learn
GFMood
I m start listing 17 yo and this song make me happy and motivated me . I m 27 now and everything Same with this song 🙏🙏
Sandy Flanagan
This song can resonate for most people. I sure know I smile and laugh bc I’m at an age my children are all gone. I thought I would relish with Independence, once again, and I so very miss them.