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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)

Who Let You Go?
The Killers Lyrics

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Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?

I feel it inside
Down in my soul
And I just can't hide things
That I know

We could be friends
And I promise that it won't get bad
But hopefully that story ends
But you ain't got nothing I never had
So let's take it slow

Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?

Someone must have loved you
Not the way that I do
You're missing what I'm trying to say
Ain't nothing getting in my way

So tell me that's fantastic
And promise me, you'll always sigh
I find it so romantic
When you look into my beautiful eyes
And lose control

Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?
Who let you go?

I don't know
What it means
But I've been wondering
Who let you go?

And honey
When you walk my way
It makes me wanna say
Oh

Sha-la-la-lo, sha-la-la-lo
Sha-la-la-lo, sha-la-la-lo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Killers' song "Who Let You Go" express the feelings of an individual who is smitten with someone and is unsure of what to do. The repeating lines of "Who let you go?" convey a sense of disbelief in the fact that this person is now in their life, indicating that they are surprised to have met someone they feel such a powerful connection with. The bridge, "Someone must have loved you not the way that I do," suggests that the singer is willing to put in the effort to make this relationship work because they believe in what they have to offer.

The following line, "Ain't nothing getting in my way," shows that the singer sees the relationship as a priority, and won't allow any obstacles to get in the way of their connection. The chorus implies a desire to take things slow and make sure that they are building something that is worth investing in. The final, repeated verse expresses a sense of confusion and wonder at how they found the person they are with, emphasizing how special the relationship is to them.

Line by Line Meaning

Who let you go?
The singer is questioning who allowed the person to leave.

I feel it inside
The singer is experiencing strong emotions internally.

Down in my soul
The emotions are deeply rooted within the singer.

And I just can't hide things
The artist is unable to conceal their feelings.

That I know
The artist is certain of their feelings.

We could be friends
The singer is open to a friendship with the person.

And I promise that it won't get bad
The singer assures the person that their friendship will not turn negative.

But hopefully that story ends
The artist hopes that their story concludes positively.

But you ain't got nothing I never had
The artist doesn't see anything unique or special in the person.

So let's take it slow
The artist suggests taking their time in developing a relationship.

Someone must have loved you
The singer acknowledges that the person has been loved before.

Not the way that I do
The artist believes their love is unique and special.

You're missing what I'm trying to say
The singer believes the person is not understanding their message.

Ain't nothing getting in my way
The singer is determined and nothing will stop them from pursuing the person.

So tell me that's fantastic
The singer is seeking positive affirmation from the person.

And promise me, you'll always sigh
The artist desires for the person to show signs of affection towards them.

I find it so romantic
The artist is attracted to the person's romantic gestures.

When you look into my beautiful eyes
The singer believes their eyes are beautiful and wants the person to appreciate them.

And lose control
The singer desires for the person to let loose and give in to their attraction.

I don't know
The artist is unsure.

What it means
The artist is uncertain of the situation and its significance.

But I've been wondering
The artist has been pondering the situation.

Who let you go?
The singer is questioning who allowed the person to leave once again.

And honey
The artist is addressing the person in an endearing way.

When you walk my way
The singer is describing the physical presence of the person.

It makes me wanna say
The singer wants to express their feelings.

Oh
The singer expresses their emotion through an exclamation.

Sha-la-la-lo, sha-la-la-lo
This is a repeated refrain in the song and doesn't hold a specific meaning.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci

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