There are multiple artists using this name:

1. The Killers are an Am… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name:

1. The Killers are an American alternative 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, Radiohead, David Bowie, The Smiths, Morrissey, Depeche Mode, U2, Queen, Muse and Linkin Park. 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 were an Uruguayan rock band from the early 1970s which released an album Good Bye in 1972.

3. The Killers were n 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) were an American band from Cleveland, Ohio. They released one 7″ on Huh? Oh? in 1981.

5. The Killers were 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 were 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)

Sweet Talk
The Killers Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Lift me up on my honour
Take me over this spell
Get this weight of my shoulder
I carried it well
Loose these shackles of pressure
Shake me out of these chains
Lead me not to temptation
Hold my hand harder

Ease my mind
Roll down the smokescreen
And open the sky

Let me fly
Then I need a release from
These troubles of mine
Fix my feet
When they're stumbling
And well you know it hurts sometimes
You know it's going to bleed sometimes

Dig me out from this thorn tree
Help me bury my shame
Keep my eyes from the fire
They can't handle the flame
They've cut out from my brothers
When most of them fail
I carried it well

Let me fly
Then I need a release from
These troubles of mine
Fix my feet
When they're stumbling
I guess you know it hurts sometimes

You know it's going to bleed sometimes

Now hold on
I'm not looking for sweet talk
I'm looking for time
Time for towering sweet folk
Brother 'cause it hurts sometimes
You know it's going to bleed sometimes
Hold on

You know it's going to hurt sometimes
When you call me

Hold on
Hold on
Hold on

I'm going to climb that symphony home
And make it mine
And this pleasure is mine
Mark my way
See all these pessimistic sufferers
Tend to drag me down
So I could use it to shelter
What good I've found

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Killers song "Sweet Talk" express a plea for emotional support and guidance through difficult times. The vocalist asks to be lifted out of a state of burden and to be freed from the pressure and shackles weighing him down. He implores for a soothing touch and a feeling of safety, a shoulder to ease his worries and give him the strength to overcome struggles. The chorus touches on these intense emotions and the need for release, acknowledging that it will be painful but necessary to confront his personal demons. The bridge changes the tone slightly, as if to persuade or insist that he's not looking for just words of comfort but actionable steps towards healing. He desires time and patience to achieve a lofty, satisfying goal without being bogged down by pessimism or self-doubt. The lyrics hold a sense of vulnerability and honesty, declaring the raw feelings and pain of difficult times.

Overall, the song's lyrics appear to communicate an internal struggle with a desire for a partner, friend or family member to bring comfort and offer guidance. The words capture a cry for help and convey the search for an anchor in troubled times. The music itself helps to emphasize these themes with its heavy drums and prominent guitar riffs, although the chorus softens the intensity of the track with its haunting melody. A listener can find grounding in the song as both the tone and lyrics suggest that anyone who has experienced these difficult emotions can relate and will come to realize that they are not alone. Through the lyrics, the audience can acknowledge that when they find themselves feeling lost or in need of support, they too can cry out and receive the help they need.

Line by Line Meaning

Lift me up on my honour
Please lift me up and support me in an honorable way

Take me over this spell
Help me get over this difficult time

Get this weight off my shoulder
Please help me relieve myself of this burden

I carried it well
I've been handling things well, but I need support now

Loose these shackles of pressure
Please help me escape the burden of pressure

Shake me out of these chains
Free me from the things holding me back

Lead me not to temptation
Help me avoid temptation and stay focused

Hold my hand harder
Please support me even more firmly

Ease my mind
Help me to relax and feel at peace

Roll down the smokescreen
Remove the illusions and distractions in my life

And open the sky
Help me see the bigger picture and aim higher

Let me fly
Allow me to break free and pursue my dreams

Then I need a release from these troubles of mine
But I need help to move past my problems

Fix my feet when they're stumbling
Help me when I'm struggling and feeling lost

And well you know it hurts sometimes
I appreciate your support, but I'm still in pain

You know it's going to bleed sometimes
The road to success is often difficult and bloody

Dig me out from this thorn tree
Please rescue me from this painful situation

Help me bury my shame
Assist me in processing and moving past my mistakes

Keep my eyes from the fire
Protect me from harm and danger

They can't handle the flame
I can't handle the intensity of my situation alone

They've cut out from my brothers
My support system has abandoned me

When most of them fail
I need someone like you to help me succeed

Now hold on
Wait, let's take a moment

I'm not looking for sweet talk
I don't want empty promises, I need real help

I'm looking for time
I need time and patience to recover and heal

Time for towering sweet folk
Time to surround myself with kind-hearted people

Brother 'cause it hurts sometimes
I need your support, even though it's painful

You know it's going to bleed sometimes
We both know that the journey is going to be difficult

I'm going to climb that symphony home
I'm going to overcome my challenges and make progress

And make it mine
And I'm going to own my achievements

And this pleasure is mine
I'm going to find joy in my success

Mark my way
I'm going to find my path and stay the course

See all these pessimistic sufferers
I see those who are struggling like me, but maybe more negatively

Tend to drag me down
Their negativity can make me feel worse

So I could use it to shelter
But I can also use their struggle to find motivation and perspective

What good I've found
To see the positive in my situation

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS