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Lyrics of Mr. Brightside by The Killers

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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

pre-chorus

I just can′t look, it's killing me
And taking control

chorus

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

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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

pre-chorus

′Cause I just can't look, it's killing me
And taking control

chorus

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

outro

I never
I never
I never
I never
Writer(s): Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci, Brandon Flowers

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The song 'Mr. Brightside' by The Killers portrays a person struggling with jealousy and heartbreak after witnessing their romantic interest with someone else. The lyrics depict the internal turmoil and pain caused by unrequited love, symbolized by the metaphor of 'Mr. Brightside' trying to maintain optimism despite the overwhelming emotions of jealousy and betrayal.
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Themes
Jealousy and betrayal
• Jealousy, turning saints into the sea • She's touching his chest now • It's killing me
Desire and longing
• It started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this? • Gotta, gotta be down because I want it all
Emotional turmoil
• It's all in my head • My stomach is sick
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Moods
Heartbreak, angst, despair, love, anger
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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