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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)
Waiting For Love
The Killers Lyrics
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Sha la la la, la la la la la la, la la
If it was up to me
Well I'd lash out, freak out, scene on me
I'd lose my sympathy
If it was up to me
And I promise you I'll be okay
With everything that I've got
I can explain to you some way
That I've been waiting for love
Waiting for love
And I told you it'd be worth it
Waiting for love
I've gotta make it slow
And yes, I need
And yes, you go
But I don't wanna know
I gotta make it slow
You kissed me once for good luck
And you told me it's true
Uh oh oh oh, uh oh no
Gotta tell you it's luck
But I've never been down
And I'm never gonna waste my time
My time
Last night I saw you talk
You asked me for a talk
And I was never there
But I could never see
If you would only be anywhere
And I told you how to work it
Waiting for love
Waiting for love
And I told you it'd be worth it
Waiting for love
Waiting for love
Oh, I've been waiting for love
And I told you it'd be worth it
Waiting for love
You said that I am perfect
Ohh
Waiting for love
The Killers' "Waiting For Love" is a song that expresses a deep yearning for love and companionship. The opening lines of the song, where the singer utters "Do do do do, do do do do, do do / Sha la la la, la la la la la la, la la" sets the tone of the song and helps showcase the emotional territory that the singer wants to convey. The singer believes that he has been waiting for love for what seems like an eternity, and he feels that he is ready for it.
The singer reflects on how he has been holding back his emotions and feelings when it comes to love. He says that if it were up to him, he would lash out, freak out, and expose his true feelings to the world. However, he also thinks that it is better to make things slow, take his time and reveal his true feelings in a delicate manner. The singer conveys that he is willing to take that step forward and reveal his feelings and true self to the person whom he believes is the one.
Throughout the lyrics of "Waiting For Love," we can see the emotional panorama that the singer is facing. He goes through different tempos and feelings in the song, showcasing how love can be a complicated affair. The use of simple rhyming patterns, catchy hooks, and relatable themes makes this song one of the band's most profound and emotional efforts.
Line by Line Meaning
Do do do do, do do do do, do do
The song starts with a meaningless vocal riff.
Sha la la la, la la la la la la, la la
The song continues with another meaningless vocal riff.
If it was up to me
Well I'd lash out, freak out, scene on me
I'd lose my sympathy
If it was up to me
The singer is confessing that they're struggling to hold on to their composure, and they're worried they'll lose it if they don't get what they want.
I'm calling you away
And I promise you I'll be okay
With everything that I've got
I can explain to you some way
The artist is asking their love interest to come be with them and is trying to convince them that everything will work out fine.
That I've been waiting for love
Waiting for love
And I told you it'd be worth it
Waiting for love
The artist is professing their love and their willingness to wait for it.
I've gotta make it slow
And yes, I need
And yes, you go
But I don't wanna know
I gotta make it slow
The singer needs things to move slowly, but they don't want their love interest to leave them.
You kissed me once for good luck
And you told me it's true
Uh oh oh oh, uh oh no
Gotta tell you it's luck
But I've never been down
And I'm never gonna waste my time
My time
The singer remembers a kiss from their love interest and how it made them feel lucky. They refuse to waste their time on relationships that don't work out.
Last night I saw you talk
You asked me for a talk
And I was never there
But I could never see
If you would only be anywhere
And I told you how to work it
The artist recalls a time when their love interest wanted to talk, but they were absent. The artist thinks they could have helped their love interest if they had been there.
Waiting for love
Waiting for love
And I told you it'd be worth it
Waiting for love
Repeating the chorus, the artist restates that they are waiting for love and that it will be worth it.
Waiting for love
Oh, I've been waiting for love
And I told you it'd be worth it
Waiting for love
You said that I am perfect
Ohh
The artist repeats the chorus again, restating that they've been waiting for love and that it's worth it, and their love interest has observed that they are perfect for each other.
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mariah Suarez
I love this song so so much and I 'm so broken hearted that they haven't released it
Tommy
It's so odd, yet understandable why they dumped these unreleased songs for the select few that made it through their early days. Vastly different, but it still fits with their sound
teamsartre b
@PATDhOLiX15 I appreciate that things should evolve, but if a band has a beautiful unique haunting soul and sound, and are capable manifesting that spirit in unique sounding songs then I don't think that would be so terrible. I mean, if the killers started making more music like this I don't think too many people would object (though I guess im projecting to a massive degree)
TheIhategwen
For anyone who questions who Brandon is, just listen to this song. Its beautiful.
Daniel Manrique
Épica . Se extraña es sonido inicial del grupo, creo que explicaba el nombre que tomaron, the killers.
clubroyalty116
wow i cant believe i never heard this til now. it doesnt sound like something they'd normally sing but i luv it<3
Doom xanders
Genial💚
MR
The Killers, the fans get it. <3
Elida Flores
I love this song so much o:. <3.
streamer45
Amazing!!!