Mr. Brightside (3:47)
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“Mr. Brightside” is a song performed by Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers. The song is featured on the group’s debut album Hot Fuss. The song was written by lead vocalist Brandon Flowers and guitarist Dave Keuning and was one of the first songs written by the band, originating from a cassette given to Flowers by Keuning, to which Flowers penned the lyrics. The song was written about Flowers’ ex-girlfriend who was cheating on him. Flowers has stated on the band’s website that the song is about a man in a love triangle with a whore.
“Mr. Brightside” entered the Billboard Hot 100 ranked #40 on February 12, 2005, and peaked at #10 on June 11. In the 2005 year-end rankings from Billboard, “Mr. Brightside” ranked 16th. The song has reached number one in the charts of various countries. It was a number 10 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Official UK Singles Chart. The song was also nominated for a Grammy in 2006 for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, but it lost to a live version of “This Love” by Maroon 5. The video won a MTV VMA in 2004 for Best Rock Video.
“Mr. Brightside” entered the Billboard Hot 100 ranked #40 on February 12, 2005, and peaked at #10 on June 11. In the 2005 year-end rankings from Billboard, “Mr. Brightside” ranked 16th. The song has reached number one in the charts of various countries. It was a number 10 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Official UK Singles Chart. The song was also nominated for a Grammy in 2006 for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, but it lost to a live version of “This Love” by Maroon 5. The video won a MTV VMA in 2004 for Best Rock Video.
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DorMizrahi wrote:
AMAZING Song!
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Alicia_Quays_ wrote:
Without a dought , the greatest song of the decade.
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arctic_m wrote:
i just love it
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erickchow wrote:
wonderful
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freepcgame wrote:
nice track
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Albertoaway wrote:
this song is amazing
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harlenebrod wrote:
hUHHH i realy love you gUyz
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ColePepper98 wrote:
I love the killers
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Alicia_Quays_ wrote:
The best song of the decade easy
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adrimorgan wrote:
:D
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ophe-lia wrote:
perfect song, love it!
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Great_listener wrote:
Best karaoke singalong ever make no mistake.
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fefe_zinho wrote:
perfect s2
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sucredepoudre wrote:
my all time favourite song <3
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DeadSummerDay wrote:
песня ахуенна...
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JanisKaroline wrote:
yes yes yes:))))!!!!!!!
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Gog157 wrote:
te best song, the best band <3
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FranKatja wrote:
LOVE IT..........
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JadeHavok13 wrote:
Remember when the Killers were actually good?
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Batty4wombats wrote:
one of my favourite bands defo. LOVE IT.
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