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Artist: The Killers
Track: Mr. Brightside

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Coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
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
And I just can't look, it's 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

I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
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
'Cause I just can't look, it's killing me
And taking control

Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibi
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside

I never
I never
I never
I never
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The Killers – Mr. Brightside
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[Verse 1] / I'm coming out of my cage and I've been doing just fine / Gotta, gotta be down because I want it all / It started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this? / It was
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[Verse] / I'm coming out of my cage and I've been doing just fine / Gotta gotta be down because I want it all / It started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this? / It was
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did The Killers release “Mr. Brightside”?
The Killers released “Mr. Brightside” on September 29, 2003.
Q:Who wrote “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers?
“Mr. Brightside” by The Killers was written by Dave Keuning & Brandon Flowers.
Q:When did The Killers release “Mr. Brightside (Original Demo)”?
The Killers released “Mr. Brightside (Original Demo)” on November 11, 2013.
Q:Who wrote “Mr. Brightside (Original Demo)” by The Killers?
“Mr. Brightside (Original Demo)” by The Killers was written by Dave Keuning & Brandon Flowers.
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The Killers
Founded by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning in Las Vegas, 2001, The Killers have become arguably the most successful rock band from Nevada. After their hit 2004 debut album Hot