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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)
This Is Your Life
The Killers Lyrics
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Thinks her life's in danger
No one gives a damn about her hair
It's lonely down on track street
She used to go by Jackie
The cops, they'll steal your dreams and they'll kill your prayers
Take a number where the blood just barely dried
Wait for something better
No one behind you
Watching your shadows
This feeling won't go
Crooked wheels keep turning
Children, are you learning
Acclimatize but don't you lose the plot
A history of blisters
Your brothers and your sisters
Somewhere in the pages we forgot
Take a number Jackie
Where the blood just barely dried
You know I'm on your side
Wait for something better
No one behind you
Watching your shadows
You gotta be stronger than the story
Don't let it blind you
Rivers of shadow
This feeling wont go
And the sky is full of dreams
But you don't know how to flyI don't have a simple answer
But I know that I could answer
Something better
This feeling won't go
Wait for it [Repeat: x4]
The lyrics of The Killers' song "This Is Your Life" deal with themes of loneliness, disillusionment, and the search for meaning within an oppressive society. Candy, the central character of the song, is a person who feels out of place in the world and believes that her life is in danger. She is ignored by those around her, and the police only serve to crush any hope or aspirations she may have. The use of the phrase "take a number where the blood just barely dried" is particularly powerful, suggesting that Candy is just one of many people who have been oppressed and forgotten by the system.
The chorus of the song, "Wait for something better / No one behind you / Watching your shadows," expresses the idea that Candy is alone in her struggle and that she must wait for something better to come along. The repetition of the phrase "this feeling won't go" reinforces the idea that Candy's experiences are ongoing and that she is trapped in a cycle of despair.
The second verse of the song speaks to the idea of generational trauma and the way in which societal ills can be passed down from one generation to the next. The mention of "blisters" and "brothers and sisters" suggests a family history of struggle and pain. The final lines of the song hint at a sense of hope, with the idea that something better is possible if we are willing to work for it.
Overall, "This Is Your Life" is a bleak but powerful commentary on the harsh realities of living in a society that values some people more than others. The repetition of the phrase "wait for something better" is both a recognition of the difficulties faced by those who are oppressed and a call to action for those who would help to make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Candy talks to strangers
Candy is a lonely person who seeks conversation with strangers.
Thinks her life's in danger
Candy feels as if her life is at risk or in danger.
No one gives a damn about her hair
Candy's appearance is of no concern to others.
It's lonely down on track street
The street Candy frequents is desolate and lonesome.
She used to go by Jackie
Candy's past had a different identity, currently unknown.
The cops, they'll steal your dreams and they'll kill your prayers
The authorities can stifle or ruin one's aspirations.
Take a number where the blood just barely dried
Join the line of people, where the memory of a past tragedy or pain lingers.
Wait for something better
Hope for a brighter future.
No one behind you
No one is there to support or encourage you.
Watching your shadows
Anxiety and fear of potential danger loom over you.
This feeling won't go
Emotional turmoil persists.
Crooked wheels keep turning
Life continues to twist and turn in unexpected ways.
Children, are you learning
A call to pay attention and learn from life's experiences.
Acclimatize but don't you lose the plot
Adjust to your environment but remember your goals and purpose.
A history of blisters
A past marked by pain and hardship.
Your brothers and your sisters
People who share in that painful history.
Somewhere in the pages we forgot
Important memories or lessons have been lost or forgotten.
Take a number Jackie
Join the line of people, Jackie.
Where the blood just barely dried
Where a recent tragedy or pain is still fresh.
You know I'm on your side
There is someone who supports and believes in you.
You gotta be stronger than the story
You have to overcome the hardships and pains of your past.
Don't let it blind you
Don't let your past experiences cloud your judgment or keep you down.
Rivers of shadow
Darkness and uncertainty are ubiquitous.
This feeling wont go
Emotional turmoil persists.
And the sky is full of dreams
The future is full of possibilities and aspirations.
But you don't know how to fly
You lack the skills or knowledge to achieve those dreams.
I don't have a simple answer
There is no easy solution or response.
But I know that I could answer
I can help or provide some guidance.
Something better
There is hope for a better future.
Wait for it [Repeat: x4]
Continue to remain patient and hopeful for something better.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI
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