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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)
Read My Mind
The Killers Lyrics
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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
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 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?
The Killers' song "Read My Mind" is a deeply introspective and introspective song about the longings and fears of both the singer and the subject of the song. The opening lines set the stage - on the corner of Main Street, the singer tries to keep his life under control as his lover moves on, leaving him feeling left behind. He asks if she can read his mind, begging for her understanding and empathy.
The second verse takes a more triumphant tone as the singer reflects on his determination to break free from the limitations of his small hometown. The imagery is evocative - he has a green light and a little fight, and he's resolved to turn his life around. But even as he looks forward to the Promised Land, the chorus remains in his head like a plea to his partner, asking if she understands how he feels.
The bridge introduces new characters and symbols - the teenage queen, the loaded gun, the Chosen One - but the singer remains preoccupied with his partner's perceptions of him. He doesn't mind if she doesn't shine, because he has no light of his own without her. The final verse resolves the narrative as the singer reflects on his loss of faith and the desire to rekindle the passion he once felt. The final lines speak to the singer's sense of awe and wonder at the world around him; the starry sky above him blazes like rebel diamonds, and he asks his partner one last time if she can read his mind.
Line by Line Meaning
On the corner of Main Street
The singer is on Main Street.
Just tryna keep it in line
The singer is trying to stay focused.
You say you wanna move on and
The person they are speaking to wants to move forward in life.
You say I'm fallin' behind
The person they are speaking to thinks that the artist is not progressing as quickly as they should be.
Can you read my mind?
The artist is asking if the person they are speaking to understands their thoughts and feelings.
I never really gave up on
The singer did not give up on their dreams.
Breakin' out of this two-star town
The singer wants to leave a small, insignificant place behind.
I got the green light, I got a little fight
The artist has the opportunity to move forward and is willing to fight for it.
I'm gonna turn this thing around
The artist is determined to make a change in their life.
The good old days, the honest man
The artist is remembering a time when things were simpler and people were more genuine.
The restless heart, the Promised Land
The singer longs for a place where they can find happiness and fulfillment.
A subtle kiss that no one sees
The artist is recalling a private, intimate moment.
A broken wrist and a big trapeze
The singer is referencing a dangerous feat that was attempted, but ultimately failed.
Oh well, I don't mind if you don't mind
The singer is willing to overlook their differences with the person they are speaking to if they do the same.
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
The singer believes that they can only be their best self if the person they are speaking to is also at their best.
Before you go
The artist wants some clarity and understanding before the person they are speaking to leaves.
It's funny how you just break down
The artist is surprised at how quickly the person they are speaking to became overwhelmed and unable to cope.
Waitin' on some sign
The person they are speaking to is waiting for some indication of what to do next.
I pull up to the front of your driveway
The singer has arrived at the person they are speaking to's house.
With magic soakin' my spine
The artist is feeling an intense, magical sensation in their body.
The teenage queen, the loaded gun
The artist is referring to archetypes of youth and danger.
The drop dead dream, the Chosen One
The artist is referencing idealization and the idea of being specially selected.
A southern drawl, a world unseen
The singer is describing a mysterious, alluring quality of someone or something.
A city wall and a trampoline
The artist is contrasting two different images to create a sense of confusion and intrigue.
Oh well, I don't mind if you don't mind
The singer is willing to overlook their differences with the person they are speaking to if they do the same.
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
The singer believes that they can only be their best self if the person they are speaking to is also at their best.
Before you jump
The singer wants the person they are speaking to to think carefully before making a big decision.
Tell me what you find
The artist wants to know what the person they are speaking to discovers on their journey.
Slippin' in my faith until I fall
The artist is losing their faith and is in danger of giving up entirely.
He never returned that call
The singer is referring to someone who did not respond.
Woman, open the door, don't let it sting
The singer is asking a woman not to be hurtful or harsh towards them.
I wanna breathe that fire again
The artist wants to feel passion and excitement once more.
She said, "I don't mind if you don't mind
The woman the artist is addressing is willing to overlook their differences if the artist does the same.
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine"
The woman believes that she can only be at her best if the artist is also at their best.
Put your back on me, put your back on me
The singer is asking the woman to rely on them for support.
The stars are blazing like rebel diamonds
The artist is describing the night sky in a unique and exciting way.
Cut out of the sun
The singer is creating an image of the stars as being separate from the sun, but still connected to it.
Can you read my mind?
The singer still wants to know if the person they are speaking to understands their thoughts and feelings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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