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Mr. Brightside
The Killers
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- Album
- Hot Fuss
- Released
- 2004
- Genres
- alternative rock
- Length
- 3:43
- Tempo
- 148 BPM
- Label
- Island Records
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About this song
The Killers first recorded the song for their 2002 demo, with guitarist Dave Keuning composing the music and Brandon Flowers writing the lyrics. It was re-recorded and released as a single in 2004. The single went 2x Platinum in the US, selling over 2 million copies, and 3x Platinum in the UK, selling almost 1 million copies. It also spent over 200 weeks in the UK Top 100, more than any other song, and won Best New Artist in a Video and Best International Video.
What it's about
Despite its upbeat sound, the song deals with infidelity, paranoia and jealousy. It draws on Brandon Flowers' heartache after his ex-girlfriend cheated on him while they were together.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 47 other songs, like “The Angel by Cacola”.
- Covered 43 times, including “Mr. Brightside (Live) by Run River North”.
- Written by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning.
- Produced by Jeff Saltzman and The Killers.
- Recorded at Kill The Messenger Studios and Henderson.