Mr. Brightside

Mr. Brightside

The Killers

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 jealousy. This is due to Brandon Flowers' heartache when his ex-girlfriend cheated on him while they were together.

The single went 2x Platinum in the US, selling over 2 million copies and is 3x Platinum in the UK, selling almost 1 million copies. It has also clocked over 200 weeks in the UK Top 100, more than any other song.

The single also won ‘Best New Artist in a Video’, ‘Best International video’ and is often referred to as one of the best songs of the 2000’s.