The Killers
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This song documents the listener’s departure from Sam’s Town. On a literal level, the band is addressing the listener, hoping that they enjoyed the album. However, it could also be interpreted as an entire town addressing someone as they “leave town.” The person who is leaving reflects on the mix...
[Verse]
Aggressively, we all defend the role we play
Regrettably, time's come to send you on your way
We've seen it all, bonfires of trust, flash floods of pain
[Pre-Chorus]
It doesn't really matter, don't you worry, it'll all work out
No, it doesn't even matter, don't you worry, that ain't what it's all about
[Chorus]
We hope you enjoyed your stay
It's good to have you with us
Even if it's just for the day
We hope you enjoyed your stay
Outside, the sun is shinin'
Seems like heaven ain't far away
It's good to have you with us
Even if it's just for the day
[Piano Solo]
[Outro]
It's good to have you with us
Even if it's just for the day
Outside, the sun is shinin'
Seems like heaven ain't far away
It's good to have you with us
Even if it's just for the day
Outside, the sun is shinin'
Seems like heaven ain't far away
Exitlude was written by Brandon Flowers.
Exitlude was produced by The Killers & Alan Moulder & Flood.
The Killers released Exitlude on Mon Oct 02 2006.
Brandon Flowers discussed the song’s overall mood in a track-by-track guide to the album with NME:
I didn’t want to melancholic, and everybody seems to be reminiscing about last month these days as opposed to good times, so I think the beauty of the Exitlude is there’s sadness to it but it’s not ov...