Mr. Brightside
The Killers * Track #2 On Hot Fuss
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Mr. Brightside by The Killers
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The KillersWrited by
Dave Keuning & Brandon FlowersAbout
This was The Killers' first ever recorded song for their 2002 demo. The song was composed by guitarist Dave Keuning and the lyrics written by Brandon Flowers. It was re-recorded and released as a single in 2004.
Despite its upbeat feel, the song deals with issues of infidelity, paranoia, and jealou...
Mr. Brightside Lyrics
[Verse]
Comin' out of my cage and I been doin' just fine
Gotta, gotta be down because I want it all
It started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I'm fallin' asleep and she's callin' a cab
While he's havin' a smoke and she's takin' a drag
Now they're goin' to bed and my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
[Pre-Chorus]
But she's touchin' his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
And I just can't look, it's killin' me
And takin' control
[Chorus]
Jealousy, turnin' saints into the sea
Swimmin' through sick lullabies
Chokin' on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is callin' me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse]
I'm comin' out of my cage and I've been doin' just fine
Gotta, gotta be down because I want it all
It started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this?
(It was only a kiss) It was only a kiss
Now I'm fallin' asleep and she's callin' a cab
While he's havin' a smoke and she's takin' a drag
Now they're goin' to bed and my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
[Pre-Chorus]
But she's touchin' his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
'Cause I just can't look, it's killin' me
And takin' control
[Chorus]
Jealousy, turnin' saints into the sea
Swimmin' through sick lullabies
Chokin' on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is callin' me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
[Guitar Solo]
[Outro]
I never
I never
I never
I never
Mr. Brightside Q&A
Who wrote Mr. Brightside's ?
Mr. Brightside was written by Dave Keuning & Brandon Flowers.
Who produced Mr. Brightside's ?
Mr. Brightside was produced by Jeff Saltzman & The Killers.
When did The Killers release Mr. Brightside?
The Killers released Mr. Brightside on Mon Sep 29 2003.
What did The Killers say about "Mr. Brightside"?
I remember being in the studio, recording the demo but still writing the lyrics. I was procrastinating, and that’s why the second verse is the same as the first one, but it just stuck. What strikes me about it is how powerful that song still is, and the second verse is still as powerful as the first...