Mr. Brightside
No, no one's cheating on me. Nothing crazy is happening in my love life. I just wanted to discuss the song by The Killers.
I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta 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 falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, let me go
I just can't look its killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
[repeat]
I'm not sure whether it's the music itself, or the lyrics, or the way they're combined, but this song always evokes a strong sense of... well, lame as it sounds, jealousy. I don't think I even fully understand all the lyrics. I think it's the part where he's describing the girl's actions with the other guy. It's not really images that come to mind, just the emotions I know I'd be feeling if it was something happening in my life. It's kind of crazy. This is the first song in a long time that's actually changed the way I feel rather than just wow me with its awesomeness, and it really impresses me that it does so.
I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta 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 falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, let me go
I just can't look its killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
[repeat]
I'm not sure whether it's the music itself, or the lyrics, or the way they're combined, but this song always evokes a strong sense of... well, lame as it sounds, jealousy. I don't think I even fully understand all the lyrics. I think it's the part where he's describing the girl's actions with the other guy. It's not really images that come to mind, just the emotions I know I'd be feeling if it was something happening in my life. It's kind of crazy. This is the first song in a long time that's actually changed the way I feel rather than just wow me with its awesomeness, and it really impresses me that it does so.