The Killers blew up in 2004 with the release of their debut album Hot Fuss, which was propelled by such singles as “Mr. Brightside”, “Somebody Told Me” and “All These Things That I’ve Done”. But to whomever bought the album and listened to it through I’m sure they have heard this mesmerizing song that brings out The Killers electronic influences. In this story a man is in a police station explaining to the officers that he wasn’t responsible for the death of his girlfriend. He admits that he got angry with her when she broke up with him but swears that they parted ways after that, the name of the song is his defense that the victim was his friend and he would never have harmed her. My favorite line in this song is towards the end of the vocals when Brandon Flowers (Lead Vocalist) says, “And then you whisper in my ear, I know what you’re doing here” I find it very ominous because in the story the cop is saying to the suspect that they don’t believe his story despite his cries that he is innocent.
The Killers formed in Las Vegas which attributes to their videos very theatrical vibes, and their very show-manlike appearance on stage. Hot Fuss went Multi-Platinum but the bands success also brought out some of the bands ego which showed when the lead singer Brandon Flowers commented that other bands such as The Bravery and Fall Out Boy are only gaining fame because The Killers opened the door for them which caused a nasty exchange between both bands and a bitter rivalry.
Give it a listen and enjoy.
Song Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlOqXcPkUis&feature=related
-JB
The Music Court 
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