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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)
When You When Young
The Killers Lyrics
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Waiting on some beautiful boy to
To save your from your old ways
You play forgiveness
Watch it now, here he comes
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But he talks like a gentlemen
Can we climb this mountain
I don't know
Higher now than ever before
I know we can make it if we take it slow
Let's take it easy
Easy now, watch it go
We're burning down the highway skyline
On the back of a hurricane that started turning
When you were young
When you were young
And sometimes you close your eyes
And see the place where you Used to live
When you were young
They say the devil's water - it ain't so sweet
You don't have to drink right now
But you can dip your feet
Every once in a little while
You sit there in your heartache
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
To save you from your old ways
You play forgiveness
Watch it now, here he comes
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But he talks like a gentlemen
Like you imagined when you were young
When you were young
I said he doesn't look a thing like Jesus
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But more than you'll ever know
The song "When You Were Young" by The Killers seems to speak about the longing for the past, the desire for a savior figure, and the need for forgiveness. The lyrics tell the story of someone who is in pain and misery, waiting for a "beautiful boy" to save them from their old ways. The use of the imagery of waiting in heartache and playing forgiveness suggests someone who is stuck in the past, unable to move on. The line "here he comes" hints at the arrival of someone who could change things.
The chorus of the song appears to be one of hope and optimism. The singer seems to suggest that they can climb a mountain, but they're unsure of whether they can do it. They acknowledge that the task will be difficult, but they believe they can make it if they take things slow. The phrase "burning down the highway skyline" creates a sense of urgency and excitement, suggesting that they are on a mission to make their lives better. The line "when you were young" is repeated several times, indicating that they are looking back to a time when they were happy and carefree.
The song's bridge provides an interesting twist to the narrative, as the singer talks about the devil's water, suggesting that temptation is always present. The suggestion that one can dip their feet into the water every once in a while refers to the idea that one can indulge in their vices but only in moderation. The line "more than you'll ever know" suggests that the "beautiful boy" who is coming to save them might not be perfect, but he is still better than anything they've ever known.
Line by Line Meaning
You sit there in your heartache
You are wallowing in emotional pain
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
You're hoping for a savior, someone you find physically attractive
To save your from your old ways
You're seeking to escape from your past behavior
You play forgiveness
You forgive easily
Watch it now, here he comes
Be alert, someone is approaching
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
He's not religious iconography
But he talks like a gentlemen
He has good manners and is polite
Like you imagined when you were young
He is what you once idealized in your childhood
Can we climb this mountain
Can we overcome this obstacle
I don't know
I'm not sure
Higher now than ever before
We've gone further up than before
I know we can make it if we take it slow
I'm confident we can reach the top if we proceed at a comfortable pace
Let's take it easy
Let's not rush
Easy now, watch it go
Take it slow and steady
We're burning down the highway skyline
Driving fast and recklessly on the highway, leaving everything behind
On the back of a hurricane that started turning
Riding the momentum of a powerful force that has been unleashed
When you were young
In the past when you were more carefree
And sometimes you close your eyes
You reminisce and daydream about your past
And see the place where you Used to live
Remembering the location where you once resided
They say the devil's water - it ain't so sweet
Referring to something tempting, but dangerous and potentially harmful if indulged in excessively
You don't have to drink right now
You don't have to give in to temptation at this moment
But you can dip your feet
You can experience a little bit of it
Every once in a little while
Occasionally and in moderation
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
He's not a religious figure
But he talks like a gentlemen
He communicates politely
Like you imagined when you were young
Just like how you dreamed of men when you were younger
When you were young
In that distant past
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUSTIN CURRIE
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Lyrics:
You sit there in your heartache
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
To save you from your old ways
You play forgiveness
Watch it now, here he comes
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But he talks like a gentlemen
Like you imagined when you were young
Can we climb this mountain?
I don't know
Higher now than ever before
I know we can make it if we take it slow
Let's take it easy
Easy now, watch it go
We're burning down the highway skyline
On the back of a hurricane that started turning
When you were young
When you were young
And sometimes you close your eyes
And see the place where you used to live
When you were young
They say the devil's water, it ain't so sweet
You don't have to drink right now
But you can dip your feet
Every once in a little while
You sit there in your heartache
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
To save you from your old ways
You play forgiveness
Watch it now, here he comes
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But he talks like a gentlemen
Like you imagined when you were young
(Talks like a gentlemen, like you imagined)
When you were young
I said he doesn't look a thing like Jesus
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But more than you'll ever know
@guimsda
Guitar Hero 3 <3
@Carena722
exactly. yes
@FEDM93
Classic game
@mnkeeper0677
Rockband 1
@adon9990
Yes this game made this song popular
@gersidkmusic
5 gold stars
@alanmenocal
Vivo a unos cuantos kilómetros de donde se grabo este video (Tlayacapan Morelos- México) y realmente es increíble ver cómo este video tiene ese toque especial que le caracteriza a la banda y al lugar en si, simplemente Perfecto y mágico! Gracias The Killers por este momento ❤️
@JR-kr9cb
Si verdad es en Morelos
@andresmejia-qv4cw
I am really proud to know Tlayacapan, Morelos , Mexico. I used to live in that wonderful placer but not anymore AND i love the killers AND their music.
@jessiimamii5113
It's 2023.
I come back to this song sometimes and close my eyes to remember when life was a little easier.
I hope everyone is safe and ok.❤