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The Killers — This Is Your Life
Album: Day & Age
Avg rating:
5.8

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Total ratings: 413









Released: 2008
Length: 3:36
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Candy talks to strangers
Thinks her life's in danger
No one gives a damn about her hair

It's lonely down on track street
She used to go by Jackie
The cops, they'll steal your dreams and they'll kill your prayers
Take a number where the blood just barely dried

Wait for something better
No one behind you
Watching your shadows
This feeling won't go

Crooked wheels keep turnin'
Children, are you learnin'
Acclimatize, but don't you lose the plot

A history of blisters
Your brothers and your sisters
Somewhere in the pages we forgot

Take a number Jackie
Where the blood just barely dried
You know I'm on your side

Wait for something better
No one behind you
Watching your shadows
You gotta be stronger than the story
Don't let it blind you
Rivers of shadow
This feeling won't go

And the sky is full of dreams
But you don't know how to fly
I don't have a simple answer
But I know that I could ask for
Something better

This feeling won't go

Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Wait for it
Comments (98)add comment
{#Shifty}
This is a march.
Hard to like.
They lost me at "Are we human, or are we dancer?"
 Shaker wrote:
I don't know why but I am annoyed if I listen to stuff like this. Does anyone know what it is about these guys? Perhaps it is background music with a bit more. ? Oh, okay i am ready to turn off the sound now for this tune.

BTW, Just because I might mute my speaker for a tune doesn't mean I am annoyed with RP like some listeners. who constantly complain about the diverse mixes? I  Listen to Radio Paradise because it gives me opportunity to explore new, diverse sounds beyond my comfort and current knowledge. Thanks RP!



 
Well, it's ok because The Killers really, truly suck.
Without the diversity of this station, we wouldn't have the non-stop hilarity of the comment pages either.
Mute is a wonderful, simple tool for momentary reflection of what you've just been subjected to, and a chance for something better around the corner.

I don't know why but I am annoyed if I listen to stuff like this. Does anyone know what it is about these guys? Perhaps it is background music with a bit more. ? Oh, okay i am ready to turn off the sound now for this tune.

BTW, Just because I might mute my speaker for a tune doesn't mean I am annoyed with RP like some listeners. who constantly complain about the diverse mixes? I  Listen to Radio Paradise because it gives me opportunity to explore new, diverse sounds beyond my comfort and current knowledge. Thanks RP!



 iscoot4peace wrote:

I couldn't agree more, bam23.  I saw the same performance. I absolutely do not understand the mass appeal of these guys. They are not horrible only because thay are not distinctive enough to be either wonderful or horrible.  People are drawn to RP I think to get away from all the faceless, souless, musical nonsense that dominates the airwaves.  These guys are contributors to that white noise.  A complete waste of time and stream space IMHO.  3

 

I think the song rating from the listeners would indicate that the mass majority would disagree with your humble opinion.  People are drawn to Radio Paradise for the incredible eclectic mix of artists and sounds.  The Killers fit in this mix whether you appreciate it or not.

Every time I hear an Elvis Costello song on RP I cringe, but I understand that he is part of the wonderful mix that makes up this station.
 flatpicker wrote:
I really started growing tired of The Killers.
But this is the first time I've heard this song... it's a little different... not bad.
It's like someone mixed together Paul Simon, Killers, and Keane.

 
...and Travis...

 CamLwalk wrote:
I hear "Road to Nowhere" by Talking Heads
 
I can totally see where you would get that.  I don't know if I would have "heard" it when listening to it, but once I read your comment, I totally hear it.

fine and phat for me
I really started growing tired of The Killers.
But this is the first time I've heard this song... it's a little different... not bad.
It's like someone mixed together Paul Simon, Killers, and Keane.

I hear "Road to Nowhere" by Talking Heads
Aahhhhhh Killers. {#Jump}
I had to search for the lyrics before I believed this was The Killers.  Different sound, but I like it.
 bam23 wrote:
I know nothing about this band. However, they performed on SNL last weekend and the singing was really pretty awful. I know there is a contingent of commenters here who take every chance to denigrate Dylan and others for their singing voices, but there is the unrefined, or raw, or unique style, then there is just bad and far off key, as represented by the Killers performance. The band in general seemed pretty generic and undistinguished, although they appear to have managed some radio success.
 
That's funny because I saw them on SNL too. Don't know if it was the same performance, and I was impressed. It made me like them a little bit more.
 jenakle wrote:
oh hush, haters

SNL is NOT a venue to critique, as every band sounds horrible on their stage for some reason (sucky acoustics?)

Killers is a FUN band and this song makes my head and butt bounce every time it comes on

ooga chucka indeed

{#Roflol}

 

Well said...........{#Dancingbanana}


Sort of like your spelling.

 
Nhodson22 wrote:
Brutally aweful!!
 


 malvey254 wrote:
This song borrows a lot from Road to Nowhere.
 
It's the drumbeat, which is almost identical in rhythm and sound to "Road to Nowhere."

whtahtefcuk wrote:
This song is gay... all the gay chantin in be back groud...

He he ya'll's furnny do ya towk laak ya wraaat?

Brutally aweful!!
That is a cool album cover
This song is gay... all the gay chantin in be back groud...
oh hush, haters

SNL is NOT a venue to critique, as every band sounds horrible on their stage for some reason (sucky acoustics?)

Killers is a FUN band and this song makes my head and butt bounce every time it comes on

ooga chucka indeed

{#Roflol}

 bam23 wrote:
I know nothing about this band. However, they performed on SNL last weekend and the singing was really pretty awful. I know there is a contingent of commenters here who take every chance to denigrate Dylan and others for their singing voices, but there is the unrefined, or raw, or unique style, then there is just bad and far off key, as represented by the Killers performance. The band in general seemed pretty generic and undistinguished, although they appear to have managed some radio success.
 
I couldn't agree more, bam23.  I saw the same performance. I absolutely do not understand the mass appeal of these guys. They are not horrible only because thay are not distinctive enough to be either wonderful or horrible.  People are drawn to RP I think to get away from all the faceless, souless, musical nonsense that dominates the airwaves.  These guys are contributors to that white noise.  A complete waste of time and stream space IMHO.  3

right after Talking Heads this song seems like a derivative.
I know nothing about this band. However, they performed on SNL last weekend and the singing was really pretty awful. I know there is a contingent of commenters here who take every chance to denigrate Dylan and others for their singing voices, but there is the unrefined, or raw, or unique style, then there is just bad and far off key, as represented by the Killers performance. The band in general seemed pretty generic and undistinguished, although they appear to have managed some radio success.
toterola wrote:

Brandon Flowers (lead singer, The Killers) likes being a bit "ambiguous", so I'm sure he'd be quite flattered by the comparison. I think Freddie was in a class of his own, as a vocalist, though.

I've seen these guys live (only once, mind you, so it may have been an "off night"). The musicianship was stellar, but the singing was pretty flat. And that's being kind. If I didn't know better, I'd swear they used a lot of "Pro Tools" on their studio recordings.

Solid 4, from here. {#Neutral}

I saw them at Lolla in '05 and I'd say the same. Flowers was consistently flat throughout the performance. The band was tight and showed good muscianship, though.


 TernaryBit wrote:
I shouldn't like this, but I do.
 
Agreed.
I shouldn't like this, but I do.
 bseib wrote:
The Killers are ok. But this song gives me the unfortunate reminder of this old Listerine commercial with that terrible "tarzan" song in the background....   {#Laughing}

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKx5uT8px8U
 
there's a lot of 80's stuff I was glad to forget....

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r0n9Dv6XnY&feature=related 
The Killers are ok. But this song gives me the unfortunate reminder of this old Listerine commercial with that terrible "tarzan" song in the background....   {#Laughing}

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKx5uT8px8U


 peter_james_bond wrote:

I wish it was Talking Heads .....{#Cry}

 
At least the passion's there...{#Yes}

good transition from TH's song: aweemawet aweemawet...
For a horrifying few seconds at the beginning, I thought we were going to hear "Hooked on a Feeling"! 

Oooga chucka, chucka chucka!!!  {#Eyes}
 Jamunca wrote:
Probably my favorite track on an otherwise entirely disappointing album.
 
I agree. I was looking forward to hearing the other tracks after this one, and after the first listen I haven't gone back to it. I still play Hot Fuss on a regular basis though. Oh well.

 vivakitty wrote:
I always, always expect this song to be The Talking Heads and it never, never is.
 
I wish it was Talking Heads .....{#Cry}

I always, always expect this song to be The Talking Heads and it never, never is.
Probably my favorite track on an otherwise entirely disappointing album.
 rolland69 wrote:
Good transition from Talking Heads.

The Killers are an ecletic group when it comes to their music.
 

This song borrows a lot from Road to Nowhere.

(EDIT) Whoops, should have read all the comments, this has been discussed before.  At least I'm not crazy. 


 rdo wrote:
 
 

Guess what, classical and jazz aficionados use "pop" as a pejorative term for Rock.  It's a pretty childish term if you ask me.


 
Tell that to the Jacksons.

 gumby wrote:
sub-average pop trash
  
 

Guess what, classical and jazz aficionados use "pop" as a pejorative term for Rock.  It's a pretty childish term if you ask me.


 rolland69 wrote:
Good transition from Talking Heads.
 
Was it Road to Nowhere?
 rolland69 wrote:
Good transition from Talking Heads.

The Killers are an ecletic group when it comes to their music.
 
I quite like them but this statement is just flat out untrue.  
I must admit, this album is slowly growing on me.
Oh my.

They are channeling OMD, and better that OMD would have done... =)

8!
Good transition from Talking Heads.

The Killers are an ecletic group when it comes to their music.
ya know, I'm really not a talking heads fan

The Killers - This Is Your Life
Talking Heads - Sax And Violins

which tainted this song, and now I hear david byrne
dmnit!
 TJOpootertoot wrote:

I think he's not the BEST singer; he likes to sing a bit above his range, especially in stuff like "When You Were Young."

And yet, I've come to appreciate that they're a really good pop/rock band. They don't seem likely to change the world but they do craft some really fun songs - and this is one.

 
Well, who seems "likely to change the world" anyhow?  This band has a lot of well-crafted, melodic songs; what more can anyone ask?

 toterola wrote:

Brandon Flowers (lead singer, The Killers) likes being a bit "ambiguous", so I'm sure he'd be quite flattered by the comparison. I think Freddie was in a class of his own, as a vocalist, though.

I've seen these guys live (only once, mind you, so it may have been an "off night"). The musicianship was stellar, but the singing was pretty flat. And that's being kind. If I didn't know better, I'd swear they used a lot of "Pro Tools" on their studio recordings.

Solid 4, from here. {#Neutral}
 
I think he's not the BEST singer; he likes to sing a bit above his range, especially in stuff like "When You Were Young."

And yet, I've come to appreciate that they're a really good pop/rock band. They don't seem likely to change the world but they do craft some really fun songs - and this is one.

 glassbuteo wrote:
does anyone else hear Freddie Mercury in this song?{#Eek}
 
Brandon Flowers (lead singer, The Killers) likes being a bit "ambiguous", so I'm sure he'd be quite flattered by the comparison. I think Freddie was in a class of his own, as a vocalist, though.

I've seen these guys live (only once, mind you, so it may have been an "off night"). The musicianship was stellar, but the singing was pretty flat. And that's being kind. If I didn't know better, I'd swear they used a lot of "Pro Tools" on their studio recordings.

Solid 4, from here. {#Neutral}
That intro is pretty distinctive.

This is a pretty fair album, if you're lookin' to buy.  A 7 on this tune from the middleoffreakin'nowhere jury.
 ask wrote:
Bill needs to add 0.5 ratings. This is more than just 'quite likeable' but certainly not 'most excellent'.
 
Bill needs to add a 0.5 rating.

 glassbuteo wrote:
does anyone else hear Freddie Mercury in this song?{#Eek}
 
errr, nope...

 ask wrote:
Bill needs to add 0.5 ratings. This is more than just 'quite likeable' but certainly not 'most excellent'.
 
I agree. You give it a 7, I'll go 8 and it'll work out.

does anyone else hear Freddie Mercury in this song?{#Eek}
not my album's favourite, but nice one
6
Bill needs to add 0.5 ratings. This is more than just 'quite likeable' but certainly not 'most excellent'.
 chirpie wrote:
Who's lacking in progression here

I'd say most of the clowns that post their self-righteous negative critiques here. They tuned in from their ClearChannel Classic Rock Station(tm), having never listened to alternative/eclectic/college radio before and are expecting to hear Freebird.

It's nice to hear The Killers on RP. And that was a nice transition from Talking Heads' Sax and Violins.

8, like most Killers material.
 jasonv wrote:
I have the same thing to say about The Killers as I do about Coldplay: good music ruined by an unbearable singer (and I *LOVE* the first two CP albums).
  

For me, the common link between this and Coldplay is that they both lift ideas from Kraftwerk.  This song has a keyboard riff that sounds a lot like the one from "Europe Endless".

Before this album I didn't really think much of The Killers, now I find myself getting into them.  Not sure what it is but I really enjoy the tunes.
catchy... I like it. 
 HarrO wrote:
U2 meets Duran Duran
 

You're good. That's exactly what this sounds like. You should be in the music business.  {#Cool}

(but do you like this song or not?)
sub-average pop trash


 HutchHarrison wrote:
Utter bollocks.
 


BLADERUNNER wrote:
I LIKE THIS SONG!!!

{#Bananapiano}


me too ... got a real Talking Heads bass line march and snappy drum ... Road to Nowhere?

anyway, really dang groovy ... {#Daisy}

Sounds like people are down on this because they want more of the same from the Hot Fuzz era. Who's lacking in progression here? I don't think this hits the same levels as "All These Things I Have Done" but it's certainly better than a 5.7
This is my life: 8 - Most Excellent
This is Your Life: 2 - Marginal
 Silent_Voodoo wrote:
Best. Song. Ever.
 
I don't agree but if you really feel that way why haven't you given it a rating. You haven't rated any song! Come on support your team! {#Beat}
sounds IDENTICAL to cold war kids 'hang me out to dry'

U2 meets Duran Duran
Starts like an Art of Noise song.

Geez, it'd be great to hear more of them.
 Silent_Voodoo wrote:
Best. Song. Ever.
 
Why are there no 10 ratings then?

 mgkiwi wrote:
Is it just me but I find this band very disappointing - a bit commercial naffness!
 
It's not just you.  I suppose coming from Vegas it is unavoidable.

 adroc wrote:

If you liked Hot Fuss (because it's awesome), then you'll hate this bubbly crap and wonder what happened to their edge? I wish I knew what happened to them.

 

Lots of people have replied to this, but I happen to think that this is pretty good, and I loved Hot Fuss. A band does not have to play the same stuff on every album...look at Beck. 7 from me.

{#Tongue-out}
He sounds a heck of a lot better now that he's singing rather than his usual half-singing/half-shouting thing...

I have the same thing to say about The Killers as I do about Coldplay: good music ruined by an unbearable singer (and I *LOVE* the first two CP albums).
Is it just me but I find this band very disappointing - a bit commercial naffness!
I LIKE THIS SONG!!!

{#Bananapiano}
Sort of Keane'ish?  Maybe? Mostly the voice (although he's not quite as much a belter).
Best. Song. Ever.


I like this.

Maybe 'cause it's fun?  The lyrics are dumb, yeah, but a nice change of pace from the dreadfully earnest serious oh-so-serious singer-songwriter artistes that tend to make up a goodly proportion of the cuts around here.

I mean, I like those too, but a change of pace is needed now and then and Bill, genius that he is, seems to know this as well as anyone.

7 from me.
 adroc wrote:

If you liked Hot Fuss (because it's awesome), then you'll hate this bubbly crap and wonder what happened to their edge? I wish I knew what happened to them.

 
"Wait for something better...wait for it...", indeed... {#Rolleyes}  Get that Hot Fuss edge back, Brandon.  We know it is in there somewhere just dying to get back OUT!  WTF happened?{#Arghhh}

I know that I can't type"??


Utter bollocks.
Dreams can come true and I am proof. Thank you Bill! I did it! Got my own Pirate Radio Station Now! WOLT WOOT!
Something better indded then corporate american radio. HEARTS!
 adroc wrote:

If you liked Hot Fuss (because it's awesome), then you'll hate this bubbly crap and wonder what happened to their edge? I wish I knew what happened to them.

 
I'm with you.  It seems like they've just been going through the motions on the last 2 releases.  Really bummed about this latest effort - they showed a lot of potential with their Hot Fuss release.

I am so incredibly tired of the meaningless fluff these jokers think passes for music.  Are we human or are we dancer? I've got soul but I'm not a soldier?  Get a writer.
 snowcat wrote:

 
My thoughts exactly. {#Silenced}
 Tim_in_N_FL wrote:

If you like their sound, definitely check out their initial release:  Hot Fuss
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Fuss{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}{#Dancingbanana}
 
If you liked Hot Fuss (because it's awesome), then you'll hate this bubbly crap and wonder what happened to their edge? I wish I knew what happened to them.

Sounds a little like James. No?
different... likeable though!
 Carissa wrote:
What a catchy genre-bender. Could be the 80s, could be the 90s, could be the 00s.... I really like this.
 
If you like their sound, definitely check out their initial release:  Hot Fuss
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Fuss{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}{#Dancingbanana}
What a catchy genre-bender. Could be the 80s, could be the 90s, could be the 00s.... I really like this.


 snowcat wrote:

 

??{#Ask}
 snowcat wrote:

 
indeed

FIRST {#Yes}

Love these guys...just picked-up this CD recently.  They seem to have a good sense of humor too.  I saw them on Jimmy Kimmel back in '07 or '08, I believe, and they did a bit where they were riding around in a station wagon with Jimmy joking about how they got their name.  Funny stuff.  Hope their latest project does well for them.  I caught their show in Tampa @ USF in for their 2nd CD (Sam's Town) and really liked their sound and energy LIVE.  IMHO, it will be hard for them to top their first release, however, as it was just that good!  {#Dance}