The Killers - Miss Atomic Bomb

[@joirwin2636]

This was my dad's favorite song of the Killers. He came to know them much later in life (he was 67) and it was probably the coolest thing to get in his truck and hear him say "You've gotta hear this song!" and it turns out being one of the songs I'd known for years. For at least the past year, right up until his death in February, this was the only song he'd play in his truck. It came to be known as "Track 17" (he had a friend make a compilation for him). He'd play it as loud as possible, restart it as soon as it was over, and- no matter how many times he'd already done it- give the longest and most in-depth analysis of it. It was hilarious and wonderful and one of my favorite things. I'll never listen to the Killers the same way again. I'll always appreciate them in a different way and cherish the joy they brought to my dad in his later years. Thanks guys. Keep writing these beautiful songs. ~ EDIT 2020: So I haven't gotten any notifications for this comment in awhile, and after stopping in to watch the video, I'm just so surprised by all the likes and beautiful comments and love you guys have shared. Some 4.4 thousand people have read this and liked it and I just can't fathom that it's touched so many people. it's mind boggling. Thank you so much for taking a moment to read my story and to comment, and thank you even more to those who hold my father close to you in some way after reading this. Yesterday was five years since we lost him and I didn't realize how badly I needed these comments and the love they exude. It's like a soothing balm to the perpetual ache. I can't wait to share these comments with my family. Thank you all so so much. You have my gratitude forever. Sending you so much love 💙

[@leit0cl]

Jo Irwin beautiful story

[@MonkeyGoatLicker]

Leonardo Cortes a sad one also ; [

[@joirwin2636]

Leonardo Cortes Hudx Hawk3000 Thank you both. I listen to the song with nothing but love and joy in my heart now. I hear my own interpretation while keeping my dad's in mind. Things like this help me stay positive and uplifted when the inevitable sadness creeps around the corner, so it's not really bad for too long. Have a nice day and thank you for your words :)

[@agnieszkacapone3790]

THIS. KILLS. MY. HEART.

[@MonkeyGoatLicker]

Agnieszka Capone ya :(

[@jeffreyroot4566]

This video is exactly the story of my marriage and how it ended, even to the details that she was a dancer and left me for someone with more money due to the family he grew up in. The video makes a good point in the end. Don't spend your life waiting around thinking of what might have been. Just forgive the person, let them live their new life and open yourself up to new love. Otherwise you'll find yourself alone. I chose to love again and the world is an open place with all kinds of choices to make.

[@ItsSacredG]

+Jeffrey Root Congrats dude!

[@Mort-ko7lj]

+Jeffrey Root Actually in the video, the girl didn't leave the guy, the guy thought that she was with someone else even though she wasn't. The video is about the guy looking back and thinking about what he did, and what he could have done. I'm sorry about your marriage, and I'm glad you're able to move on.

[@kliqit]

+the cheesedr I'm pretty sure the girl and the rich guy were together- there's a scene where they have kids

[@ramstek100]

+kliqit if you put attention all this scenes are in the thoughts of the guy, everything is in imagination, it's about trust in your couple because things aren't what they look all the time

[@Fangoddess]

+kliqit No, before that you see her sitting alone and the scene with the kids has a different guy. I think the rich guy left her and she was left with nothing and then rebuilt with a third guy

[@BrianKeeganMusic]

I understand this song now. It isn't about being angry or upset that things didn't go the way we wanted them to. It's about appreciating the times that were enjoyed together. This song and the accompanying video show us not to let ourselves waste away waiting for something that can never be. There are magical times that should always be remembered, but they need to be just that - fond memories of the distant past. After everything, I can honestly say I've appreciated the time that we've spent with one another. I've learned so much and I'm happy that I was able to feel the way that I did with her. It's alright now. I'm free and I'm happy. I will learn to love again. I only hope that she finds what she is looking for. She won't find it with me, and that's okay. I did all that I could to save her, but it just isn't my role anymore. Separation is merely a part of life, but we need to stop looking at it as a bad thing when in actuality it is a beautiful thing. We have stories within us that are always a part of us. They are unique to us and no one can ever take your feelings and experiences away. Cherish them and never let them go. These things are what make us human. Learn to move on, but do not forget what taught you how to be human in the first place.

[@Pneda]

i'm...i'm not crying... my eyes are just sweating, i swear... :/

[@ArvelDreth]

The song is more of a story about a man who lets jealousy and insecurity cloud his judgement to the point where he thinks his lover is cheating on him even though she isnt. and then he just feels deep regret, but eventually resolves it and makes peace with it, despite the occasional pang of bitterness. and then he receives that letter from her and he realizes that he should have proposed to her from the start because she was more perfect for him than he could have imagined. the regret comes back in renewed waves as he realizes the true magnitude of his mistake, but he has grown old enough that he knows he can't let it be what defines his life. he makes peace with his folly, though inevitably wishes he could have a second throw of the dice.

[@coffeemilk4080]

I agree with you more than with Brian.

[@vinnyventricelli6198]

Well said

[@Wizard_Walt]

spot on Arvel, good job decoding this :-)

[@alanchamberlain9902]

This is probably their most underrated song by far. Brandon and the guys are genius, I am still listening in Dec 2023 I love the connection this song has to Mr Brightside, I actually prefer this song. One of the The Killers very best this is, so much emotion and fire, Battle Born was incredible. I feel the part at the end when Brandon walks away with that sad look on his face so powerful.

[@DeadPool_StaS]

the most underrated band ever. amazing lyrics , video, handsome look. the good old days. 0 nudity, 0 bad words , pure talent here.

[@Luxmentis]

I’m gonna have to agreed with you i just watched this video and loved it, I didn’t know there was a sequence video for Mr. Brightside 👍👍

[@RamonaDassler-pj8gw]

I love it Along with When you were young

[@57690]

Had to write an anlysis for school and I chose this song. Still love Mr. Brightside but this song has such a deep meaning, acknowledging the jealousy and paranoia but also being able to look back with a steadier gaze.

[@conorwade2535]

Some one needs to make a broadway show or a movie based around The Killers music.

[@massofmen]

Holy shit... yes. The main character can be named Andy and Andy You're a Star could be the finale.

[@mariachiaramisuraca]

And the girl can be named Jenny ;)

[@rosiejess881]

I need this now

[@conorwade2535]

***** Andy Brightside

[@victimizedidiot1612]

oh like Green Day's American Idiot? that's a nice concept!

[@ArielVisionary]

I discovered the Killers this morning by seeing them on Jimmie Kimmel, singing Caution. I love this band. I am 66, and grew up as a teenager in the great music of the 60's. I've been looking for years to hear really great groups again. FINALLY! I love Brandon Flowers' singing. The lyrics are really good, too, just like the songs in the 60's. There are sweet spots in his singing that are so pleasing. They're so right. I can't go over it. I'm in love with this music!

[@malcolmwilson4348]

Hi I'm 66 as well but the difference is that I have been with the killers since 2002. I am very jealous of you because I wish I could here all their albums for the first time. You are going to have so much fun and enjoyment discovering their music. Good luck and enjoy.

[@jacobthrasher6573]

Good to hear you like their music, I've grown up with this band, I also love classic songs

[@jennydv]

Yay!!! You have arrived! Make sure to listen to the album “Sams Town”!

[@malcolmwilson4348]

@@jennydv oh yes the best.

[@wyatthunter987]

Give a shot at a band called Palace...also Temples, they got that 60's psych vibe.

[@schmores1411]

I will never regret the time I find out about The Killers.

[@Argie_the_Rottie]

I'm leaving this comment here so that after a week or a month or a year when someone likes it, I'll get reminded of this masterpiece

[@aninatepnadze7476]

Here is your reminder ❤

[@ManuelThomas-ew8oi]

Here's another reminder

[@kennethadkins7915]

I agree 100%. It is a masterpiece! 💜

[@Knewak27]

I think it’s their best song. I just wish they performed it more live…I imagine it’s very taxing to sing.

[@juanrae4429]

Stop stealing comments u fool😂😂😂

[@CesarForeroNevermind]

"You're gonna miss me when I'm gone" is so true it hurts to listen in such a beautiful way.

[@HeroVaast]

Love how he finish the sentence "Your shock-wave whisper has sealed your fate". Goosebump everytime.

[@scatterthewinds3126]

the entire song builds up for that line.

[@lgvelez]

@@scatterthewinds3126 iykyk

[@JJJustinWoodworth]

Its incredible

[@HailAzathoth]

I dont know how, but the Killers seem to be able to capture feeling in their music more so than any other artist i've ever heard, its frankly pretty amazing.

[@gduarte77]

The Killers are great and they absolutely do what you say. I challenge you to listen to Bob Dylan's original work of 'Girl from North Country' and 'Boots of Spanish Leather.' Also, the live 'royal albert hall' version of 'Visions of Johanna.' Believe me, he does it too.

[@juanschleske4158]

Maybe not your style, but I deeply recommend you to hear Florence + The Machine

[@katerinatsoukali933]

Try listening to Hurts as well...they also have an amazing way of capturing emotions in their music!

[@Charles-Pettibone]

My roommate in freshman year of college played this on repeat after him and his girlfriend broke up. He died of a heroin overdose this year. Here’s to you, Zach. We miss you.

[@alexverdana2435]

rest in peace.

[@zoilamontenegrolandeta8623]

F

[@laurenca.16]

My cousin lost his girlfriend in a car accident then he also ODed.

[@esstee5639]

Glad I turned my life around but I will never judge someone because of who I used to be rip to your friend addiction is an awful thing..❤🕊

[@waltcruz1631]

That’s rough, may he Rest In Peace 🙏

[@embeevee7-168]

He's Mr. Brightside; She's Miss Atomic Bomb

[@bulishfx]

Miss atomic bomb sucks but Mr brightside rules. 🤘 According to video

[@gobbleswells2883]

@@bulishfx technically, Miss Atomic Bomb didn't do anything wrong...

[@Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire]

@@gobbleswells2883 seems to me it was a case of Mr Brightside jumping to all the wrong conclusions

[@dhennisuharmans2207]

@@gobbleswells2883 why?? can tou tell me ??

[@AlphaCompRepair]

@@dhennisuharmans2207 He was jealous of a relationship that was only in his head. She only ever had eyes to him and he let his insecurities get the better of him. He walked away from his relationship with her because of that. I would say this is a cautionary story of jealousy being a big ugly mask for insecurity.

[@sugarboys5423]

There's always something in my eyes when I hear this

[@sugarboys5423]

No it's just tears

[@juancarloscastrejon3417]

+bertie bottz it's one of the very best videos/songs ever , it touches my heart every single damn time

[@juancarloscastrejon3417]

+bertie bottz it's one of the very best videos/songs ever , it touches my heart every single damn time

[@nmnbnsl198]

IF YOU ARE A GIRL THAN ITS JIZZ , IF BOY STILL JIZZ.

[@aldoxd3721]

THE MAN WHO CAN'T BE MOVED IS BETTER...IS MORE SAD

[@StarKnight619]

Can we all agree that the animation style is freaking amazing?!

[@lazuardinadziva1298]

I agree. Love it

[@alexburchill7596]

I dont know who made it but I'm pretty sure they're the same person who made the video for Jon Hopkins-Emerald Rush. Really incredible video, check it out.

[@tylerm985]

It looks great but most of the motions are just looped which is kinda lazy but it looks good nonetheless I like it I just look at it from a animators view but idrc

[@viniciusvaszate4124]

Yesss, freaking amazing! Loved that animation since the first time I saw the video

[@BillOfBoard]

Its done by titmouse studios! They do tons of pretty recognizable shows, and other musica videos. Good shit

[@harmonymoyo4420]

This is my reminder, good music is out there if you look hard enough❤

[@claricetweeten2970]

This comments section is making my day. I go to school in Indiana, and there are no Killers fans here. I mean, there are people who know some of their songs, but I have not met any die hard fans like me. It makes me happy and feel less alone when I see so many comments of people connecting to their songs and enjoying their music :) I feel like you guys are a family to me thru The Killers. I hope you all are having great days and remembering not to break character because you have soooooooo much heart

[@fiskavia]

Clarice Tweeten same here. my friends don't even know their songs.. even just one song 😩 I can only talk about the Killers with my brother..

[@alexsolorzano3959]

Jajajajajajajajajaajjajaa I do the same, my friend doesn't like the killers, I don't have nothing to talk about that I understanding this song..... XD greetings have a nice day B)

[@danielandrade9951]

Same here in brazil.its so sad..

[@Tyler-cu9it]

This song and this music video break my heart but i love it at the same time

[@aurioladieuseul1017]

+Nova S i just heard it today after hearing mr. bright side and it connects so well. i felt how much emotion was in that song. it's amazing.

[@derekmiller6445]

+Tailyre Matthews Yes I agree, one of the most interesting bands around by a mile.

[@hannah-km4by]

+Nova S Yes yes yes. I feel like the echoing of the guitar kind of makes the mood.

[@Shaannooonn]

I was watching it for years and I just got it. She never cheated.

[@RadioactiveSand]

What do you mean?

[@beloureiro12]

The traition was in his mind

[@camilosuarez9622]

She was playing with him, he wanted him but was with the other guy.... Can u explain your view plz?

[@bradneece2409]

@@camilosuarez9622 she wasn't with him. He was never there. The older man was a figment of his imagination. In Mr. Brightside she is in love with the protagonist, but he's constantly so paranoid about her cheating on him because of her job as a show girl seducing men. But to her, all it is, is a job, but with him it's love. So now in Miss Atomic Blonde, when he goes to propose to her, we see a shot of her dancing alone in her room. But then when he sees a car resembling the older man's from earlier, his imagination kicks in, and when he looks up, he sees the older man appear out from the shadows, dances with her, kisses her, and then looks down through the window at him. But when it cuts back to her perspective, she is still dancing alone, and the older man is no longer standing by the window, as if he had just imagined all of it, and he walks away. Then there's also the animated shot of when he walks away, and he is growing older, and then you see three images. The first is the protagonist's imagination, which is the girl with the older man. The second is the reality of what happened to her after he left, which is that she was depressed and drank herself to tears, and the third is how her life turned out. She married another man, not the older man from the protagonist's imagination, but instead someone else, and they had children. There's also more to it, but I think that's enough to get the idea across.

[@aaha97]

@Brad Neece But in the end the letter disappears... the letter where the girl is inquiring about what happened that night is not there... It may be because he can't accept that he left the love of his life just because something he "imagined" to happen that night... as for the drinking and marrying into another guy, those images come out from "thought clouds"... The guy ran away, never to see her again, he doesn't know what happened to her after that. he imagines that the girl lost her stardom (like most young stars) which made that rich old guy look for another pretty lady (like they do always) leaving her in a drunk (doomed) state but she probably married (according to our guy) to live a very average life. I think the song just tells the story of miscommunication between lovers. Because he never spoke out, he is going to live a life of confusion and uncertainty... maybe if he knew that she cheated for sure, he would have a family just like he imagines for her or with miss atomic bomb if he knew she didn't cheat for sure. He still loves her and also hates her for that night. This is what makes this song, i don't know, sad!!

[@craigb89]

Can’t believe I am just hearing this masterpiece. Love when you find a song you know you’re going to listen to and never skip for the rest of your life.

[@_verydisco]

This is such a sad video. It made me feel like crying.

[@jonathancainphotography6105]

Me too it gives you that feeling inside

[@AiLoveGaara]

I love how from 3:20 the electric guitar plays a riff similar to what plays constantly in the background of Mr. Brightside. Nice and not too blatantly the same. The nostalgia it evokes just hits me and I feel emotional haha

[@aristocratmusic]

Wow, that's so cool.

[@tristanmosimann3542]

+AiLoveGaara Now compare the Videos ^^

[@djspotti7624]

+AiLoveGaara This was written as a prequel to "Mr Brightside". He is a Genius songwriter!

[@AiLoveGaara]

DJ Spotti While I already knew this before I looked up the song, it's just the right amount of a hint to ring a bell in the mind of a listener who isn't aware of this beforehand. Such is a stroke of genius, I agree :)

[@sernoddicusthegallant6986]

it has the same actors and themes but i think the story told is different

[@rochesterjohnny7555]

The Killers made a lot of great songs but I would have to say this is their masterpiece . Spaceman is also one of their best

[@fatmasadeq3858]

This would make a killer graphic novel.

[@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347]

damnit

[@mikaiahkyrpangthangkhhiew7525]

For sure

[@ailaxvo64_]

_The Killer(s)_ graphic novel

[@THE1LOARD]

It actualy and metaphorically is 😅👌🏻

[@LegoJake-ci7vn]

go for it my dude

[@RedTV8888]

Woah, I just realized the last lyrics, "but you can't survive, when you ant it all, there's another side" are directly referring to "Gotta gotta be down because I want it all" and the term Mr. Brightside in general. God damn man. Almost five years later and I'm still discovering shit about this song.

[@thecelestinejourney]

RedTV8888 this is also why they play me bright side guitar rif at 3:20...genius

[@safmoons752]

@@thecelestinejourney holy shit you just blew my mind! For years I've listened to this song and just now heard that😲

[@mermaidmoon8967]

I'm still not over this entire album. It is so amazingly well written and soulful. Absolutely one of my favorite Killers albums

[@spurgear]

It's the best

[@josephcurtis691]

Battle Born is their masterpiece. I feel it was written just for my life.

[@jrmy__]

It's their best album, it's just underrated.

[@arkaitzlus6480]

​@@jrmy__youre right my dude.

[@jfarstrider4124]

@@jrmy__definitely underrated for sure

[@raivedarkstone7378]

That look he gives her at the end just speaks a thousand words, Brandon is actually a cracking actor he can say a lot with his face, that look says "You've absolutely done me, no more", It's a look i've had to give many times, I know it well.

[@luismaldonado1041]

I love how they've grown from one song to the other. In the first video we can see the anger and wrath of youth feeling cheated on, and in this one we can see the acceptance and wisdom of age just wondering how a past happiness is doing.

[@DavidMFBowie]

This isn't a regular love song, it co relates to Mr. Brightside. What I take away from this is that he's old now and is regretting his decision to leave her at the end of the Mr. Brightside video, it also revealed in the lyric "you're gonna miss me when I'm gone." Then he starts to reminisce about the past. Also Eric Roberts isn't just stealing her "cause he's hot", he represents his negative imagination. He thinks she's cheating on him, but he's just imagining it. Also in this video where she kisses Eric, that also never happened(Mr. Brightside lyric : "it's all in my head...") , she was actually just waiting for him to come, since she immediately comes out afterwards and there is no one behind her. The scene in which Brandon proposes her, is what he wishes what he should've done, while in reality he threw away the ring. Also at 3:20 you hear the opening guitar track of Mr. Brightside. Check your privilege.

[@JoshSweetvale]

Yup. But the thing is... He walked away, and she let him.

[@DavidMFBowie]

Josh Sweetvale what was she supposed to do? Chain him to the wall?

[@kieranreeves]

***** it would get a bit like 50 shades if she chained him to the wall

[@annamiller4114]

Check your privilege hahahaha

[@DavidMFBowie]

Chris Cooke Sarcastic, it's a running gag on one of my favourite youtube channels, Jacksfilms.

[@ShuOumacody]

love's a pretty shitty thing, even if you get a happyly ever after, you have to realize that for you to be happy, someone's heart had to be broken. When you love someone you take that person from everyone else.

[@netomart3882]

Maybe im that persone with the broken heart .....

[@lookslikemeatsbackonthemen7030]

yup

[@ShuOumacody]

So what do you think about my view?

[@netomart3882]

100% true

[@derekmiller6445]

+Shu Ouma Are you a prat - you talk rubbish.

[@derpswiggity7349]

I can recall my ex-girlfriend at the time played this song to me a week before she left me, and I didn't think a thing about it at the time, but after it happened I remember how much of a dagger to the heart this song was. Now I can truly appreciate the beauty of this song without it being a painful memory to me now.

[@AskSydneyLipton]

I almost cried when it showed that clip of them from the Mr. Brightside video lol it was so quick but I felt it 😭

[@leighblais4028]

This video profoundly changed my outlook on life. I didn’t wanna end up being a sad, broken old man filled with regrets...I changed, opened up and started a new life. Choice....gods greatest gift.

[@RUdigitized]

Even rock stars don't have a chance when Eric Roberts comes around...

[@seaside882000]

RUdigitized lol....

[@mayag.avendano7391]

hjuguetes gran

[@leschameaux]

RUdigitized If only he had that kind of luck in Mariah Carey's videos

[@Baitullmaqdis]

Eric is just bigger than life in the villain world of Hollywood ....

[@Wyneberg]

+RUdigitized The dude is in every music video.

[@beyondtheinfinite3263]

Moral of the story: It's better to express your feelings and be rejected, than to be silent and never knowing the truth.

[@robertweldon1140]

And some of us know already that in our hearts we got to set them free. A few of us know to keep quiet at times because we love them enough to let them go...

[@lourembamvishal5332]

damn this hit , it was my countless hesitation but in the end i was a loser at love

[@davidsantana860]

I could not agree more!!!

[@nowdid]

This animation is beautiful. This should be a movie

[@user-xs3lc4ky4h]

david stanley I agree.

[@zaratustra27]

It reminds me of Peter Chung's work, and brings me even harder to my younger years

[@leopoldoarzadum4330]

i think it has some moebius influence

[@jamiecamilleri6014]

I also agree😝

[@Salsa4435]

I'd love to see a killers movie

[@reneeblanco9721]

THE KILLERS BETTER WRITE A PART 3 SONG FOR THIS!!!!

[@Orion_The_Merchant]

check out "just another girl" by them. I think it's sort of a part 3.

[@pulppigeon961]

+Foxhound 248 nah it's more like for fans to remember the years of the killers

[@DanielMartinez-jc5bc]

+Julian Salazar Music videos don't have to correspond to the lyrics, Just Another girl's video does commemorate his past songs but that doesn't mean that's what the song's lyrics were for.

[@pulppigeon961]

+Daniel Martinez well what I think now is it reminds us that this whole time they were playing for one girl the whole time

[@taylormckinna6353]

if they done this it would have to have brandon his future self plus the actress of the girls who he falls in love with. this video one an award for the video and if it had a party 3 I think it should atleast have it in the ending

[@sandracruz7012]

This hits harder when you realize it’s about the same girl from Mr. Brightside

[@natalietowle7457]

How do you know this and who is the girl from Mr. Brightside?

[@sandracruz7012]

Natalie Schwartz In an interview, Brandon says “It’s a companion to ‘Mr. Brightside’.” The woman’s name is Izabella Miko. Also, at 3:50 she has a flashback, which is the same scene (1:35) on the Mr. Brightside video.

[@natalietowle7457]

Sandra Cruz So she just acted and danced in his videos? Who was the song actually written about in his real life?

[@sandracruz7012]

Natalie Schwartz yes, she’s an actress. But the song is about his real life ex girlfriend who actually cheated on him.

[@haniffaris8917]

so is this song a prequel, or sequel?

[@jessiegriffith9942]

My dad is 74 and this is his favorite band. I have always liked them but this song is amazing. I love listening to them with my dad.

[@Iggy3]

this is so beautiful words can't describe

[@viperhalberd]

Izabella Miko is absolutely stunning. Also the guitar at 3:20 is playing the guitar riff from Mr. Brightside :)

[@irsamusic518]

+viperhalberd I haven't noticed that D: is great ! :3

[@RobotnikPlays]

+viperhalberd Considering the parallels between this music video's story and Mr. Brightside's story, I wouldn't be surprised it both songs were intended to be about the same love affair. Hell, they even use the same actor as the 'old rich classy guy'...

[@missannieloulou]

+RobotnikPlays And the lover/dancer is also the same actress, Izabella Miko, as well

[@mrbill77]

+RobotnikPlays Definitely. Eric Roberts is still the same character, they all are.

[@julianlecini4460]

+RobotnikPlays It's the end of a four part story. Originally the first three songs on Hot Fuss were supposed to be "Leave The Bourbon on the Shelf," followed by "Jenny was a Friend of Mine," and then "Mr. Brightside." "Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf" didn't make the cut for the album but showed up on Sawdust. The story starts with a breakup, Brandon asks Jennifer to leave him his bourbon if nothing else, she's leaving him for another man. He plans to spend the evening drinking her memory away. In "Jenny was a Friend of Mine" Jenny has gone missing, presumably dead. Brandon is in questioning for her murder, and is fighting for his innocence. "Mr. Brightside" is after he's been wrongly convicted and released from prison "Comin' out of my cage..." He goes to Jenny's apartment and sees her with the other man, she is alive, and she is taking him to bed. As hurt and upset as he is, he attempts to get over what he's been through, and look on the "Bright Side" he has his freedom, he leaves the apartment and moves on with his life. Finally, in "Miss Atomic Bomb" he is wondering where she is now. It's been eight years and he can't help but reminisce about when they first met. Even though she destroyed him, he can't help but remember fondly on what they used to be. He's over it, but he still carries it with him every day. TL;DR: I look into these things way too much. credits goes to BigRigButters on Reddit

[@KassaGretaHandsCrossed]

This song makes me cry everytime :'(

[@vinniescalletta7126]

+Gréta Kassai I'm practically made of testosterone and it makes me cry every time.

[@reginagonzalezvillagomez1087]

Same :(

[@juancarloscastrejon3417]

yeah ... damn feels, and if you see Mr brightside and then this ... well you better go and get a bucket of ice cream

[@trekkienzl2862]

I'm literally trying to hold it in right now.

[@redheadedpants]

:(

[@AliciaLuna7]

I write to you because I know that at some point you will be here, listening to this that has connected the two of us for years. Time passes, people come in and out of my life, but you, you remain constant. Do you miss me? Surely you think of me when everyone leaves, when you can't help but be alone. I hope that life continues to fill you with beautiful things and that you continue to be surprised by everything beautiful in it. You will always be my Mr. Atomic Bomb.

[@RanaKamikaze]

Jealousy, one of the only things I wish I could have been born without...

[@kamilakawczak9621]

Add ugliness and I'm in total agreement with you

[@RanaKamikaze]

Kamila Kawczak Lol dw my friend, im sure some grill will find you hot eventually, trust in me

[@kamilakawczak9621]

yeah only problem is I am a 100% strait girl!!!

[@RanaKamikaze]

Kamila Kawczak if youre a girl and youre not extremely overweight/thin, I can 220% assure you it is just a matter of when, not if.

[@kamilakawczak9621]

Thanks I guess..............

[@scorchingcliffs820]

3:20 I JUST REALISED, that's the main riff from Mr Brightside (Just slower and changed a bit to fit the chords of this song) :O

[@eggn00dle36]

NO WAAAY!!!!

[@United1158]

Ur making me cringe

[@lizygrey4159]

2:31 And this from Mr Brightside video.

[@schattenelbin]

sure it is, they even said, that this is a Prequel to Mr Brightside

[@gannondollins]

It's all one big story

[@rinaberman7686]

When he said "the boy with the eager eyes" I kept hearing "the boy with the garage"

[@kennolius]

***** Haha it sounds exactly like "the boy with the garage" though

[@petervanwinkles]

wait... so it isn't garage? wow I feel kind of stupid lol

[@rinaberman7686]

+petervanwinkles Imagine the shock when I looked up the lyrics!

[@yourfriendlyneighbor5358]

hahhahahahhahahhahha😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😂😂😂😂😂

[@rinaberman7686]

+Benjamin Jarman Well that was totally uncalled for.

[@wolfganggopnik8357]

Progressively, the tradition of tell stories through the videos of the songs is disappearing. Thanks God some musicians still love and honor this tradition....like these amazing guys. Long life to THE KILLERS !!!!

[@yovaaax6127]

" Falling back on forever I wonder what you came to be"..I really hope you're happy in life. Happy birthday wherever you may be.

[@Emma-py3si]

Man, my eyes water a lot when I watch and listen to this... #rightinthefeels

[@34BigPete]

This song actually connects with Mr. Brightside, The Man and Just Another Girl. The trailer in this song that the old man ends up in is the same one used in "The Man." Which is the beginning of the story. Brandon Flowers is established as being super confident but having a distorted view of reality. He isn't as great of a singer as he believes he is, he gets kicked out of the casino, etc. Both "Miss Atomic Bomb" and "The Man" show that he believes he's against the world. His luck starts to turn around when he falls in love with a ballet dancer. But he believes that she cheats on him "and it's all in my head but she's touching his chest now." to get ahead in her career and he loses her. He tries to get over her but he sees her everywhere he goes and he becomes old and miserable which are in the lyrics to "Just Another Girl." "All of my friends say I should move on. She's just another girl. Don't let her stick it to your heart so much." He fantasies that she ends up dumped by the rich guy and chooses him. She writes him a letter and then they get together and he envisions a future with her. But it turns out that she never wrote a letter and it's just a wasted fantasy. "When You Were Young" "Mr. Brightside" "Miss Atomic Bomb" aren't straight forward romance songs. They're more like cautionary tales of not wasting your life by loving someone that will never love you back.

[@thomashong2938]

No,he doesn’t lose her.He walks away from her,in a fit of delusional insecurity and jealousy. He can’t handle going out with the beautiful ballerina, a girl who is way out of his league. Her letter to him is about her confusion on why he left her on New Year’s Eve. She searched everywhere for him after finding his engagement ring in the street. She ends up going back to the first place where they met in the desert. She doesn’t find him there and she goes back to her car. They never get back together. The video ends with him in his trailer, thinking about what could have been. Warren Fu, who directed this music video, has said in an interview that it was not about infidelity but rather about bad decisions,insecurity and regrets.

[@34BigPete]

@@thomashong2938 Thanks for the insight.

[@WorldWearyAngel]

@@thomashong2938 thats what i was thinking because in the end you never see her fooling around. YOu see shadows from a window from the OTHER guys perspective. And originally the man in the desert had no face. It was his insecurities already blooming even in his initial triumph. Now i have this beautiful woman but who will come to take her from me. LATER on when he sees this rich fancy executive type THEN the face of the man becomes his face. THEN he starts seeing them in every couple he sees.

[@makei6560]

and in both Mr. Brightside and Miss Atomic Bomb one woman is playing the role of the girl

[@benjamingraham8640]

Why didn’t I read the signs sooner 😭😞😔🥺 I learned this lesson the hard way I had a crush on a smart beautiful girl who ended up crushing my heart and not sounding like a good person at all.

[@lexiemcdonie3877]

Brandon has written a lot about this girl. Mr. Brightside, Miss Atomic Bomb. I think some others are less obvious, Jilted Lovers and Broken Hearts, A Matter of Time, The Way it Was, Just Another Girl, maybe The Rising Tide. A stretch would be the cover of Romeo and Juliet. She had a huge impact on his life/music and I'm here for it. I'm happy for him.

[@Aramis419]

Aw, man! A motorcycle just blasted past my house at exactly the right moment!

[@christophgrambach8835]

i like the connection to brightside,cool

[@cesarmiranda914]

I do get the connection between them, but, what does it mean?

[@christophgrambach8835]

yeah,youre right, this riddle i dont get it too :)

[@christophgrambach8835]

now i have it, i think, there goes from illusions, the huge speed-life runs away,a posssible women of life, and at least you sit alone in a trailer, and you died alone!!! sad,make me depressiv, now im 35,and the last 5 years runs away, i cannot believbe it many times by now, a life of a human, som fast is it gone, and we,straved,and in our mind we live in the past and in the future,but rarte in the here and now, my parents are good instances for me! thats enough, how do you see that? regartds chris

[@cesarmiranda914]

Well yes! Obviously you get it a bit different since you've lived more than me, I'm 18

[@anniethornton9517]

both songs are about his jealousy over something that isnt actually happening and how it ruined the relationship. They are both part of the same story

[@michelle7066]

Stop the Feels! Sto- Oh good. I'm crying. Thanks.

[@dcheung973]

Interesting relationship songs from Mr. Brightside. Miss Atomic Bomb telling the other half of the story. Brandon Flowers is genius in making the songs connect with each other.

[@bassoongoon4]

Its like the sequel to Mr Brightside! Forking love it! :D

[@Lia-in1ts]

I have to stop taking video clips that seriously....*wipes off a tear*

[@guillermorodriguez973]

¡¡No me importa si nadie me entiende porque escriba en español, pero qué hermosa canción y qué increíble video, no por nada es uno de mis grupos favoritos y una de mis canciones preferidas!!

[@samuelgarcia1279]

El mio tambien! Esta cancion cada que puedo la pongo en mi estado de whatsapp

[@wtower3308]

Yo la verdad no entendí del todo el vídeo

[@devillord8728]

esta canción es la tercera de mis favoritas y también se que nos entienden solo por que hablamos español pero es una bella canción

[@abnernoriega5408]

@@wtower3308 el video está súper explicativo hahahaha qué no entendiste?

[@wtower3308]

@@abnernoriega5408 no entendí la parte esa como que hacen un reencuentro pero al final no pasaba nada y tampoco se lo que decía la carta, eso no entendí

[@dasdeke]

Friend just recently reintroduced me to The Killers. I was aware of Mr. Brightside and When you were young, but I had no idea they had such an extensive catalog. This song has been repeat since rediscovery, I absolutely love it.

[@tripodal69]

This, dear boys, is why you don't waste your time chasing a free spirit.

[@Hedgehog4real]

damn brandon flowers is too gorgeous

[@laceylittlelight9952]

he's truly gorgeous.

[@tbt8533]

even as a cartoon 😂

[@laceylittlelight9952]

His voice is also gorgeous. ^-^

[@gregglewis8840]

Brandon Flowers just won't ever get over girls who dumped in high school... and then torments them with his success. love it!

[@chloedassler6156]

Uhm..ok. Not at all what this is about, but ok.

[@hyo7226]

Exactly he is a great role model and is backed by god.

[@notsogracefulgracie7413]

My mom loved this band and played it when I was a kid, so I played it at her funeral when she passed away

[@cathalorourke1]

Your mom had great taste 😊

[@samuelarraizguerrero2099]

Rip your mom and strength to you friend, someday you'll see each other again.

[@lakshmiiyer2745]

Sorry to hear about your mom. May her soul find eternal peace...

[@The_Rebeliate]

RIP to your momma.

[@astrids.5195]

♥️

[@chrissedano7287]

Cheers to all of us who couldn't be with that one person.

[@chris-elishaperales5239]

3:21 I love that you can hear the og intro tune from mr.brightside

[@izzatothman4532]

Dude i just realized that

[@QuidamByMoonlight]

So, it really was all in Mr. Brightside's head: "She's touching his chest now, he takes off her dress now..." He imagined the affair. She loved him but he let his fear that she was with someone else drive them apart. How very sad...

[@christitorres5933]

Yeah that's why he says "it's all in my head" in the song Mr.Brightside

[@auburnlacey370]

i wonder what inspired the song then...

[@NathanLorenzo-yh4gk]

I watched this the night it came out, obviously since i was 11 i didnt understand the circumstances of the song but ive visited every other year or so and it just makes more and more sense.

[@taftypoo]

This animation is really gorgeous

[@Spaceman258258]

This video shows that the reality can be more cruel than you can think. Is sad that the old man (Brandon) recieved a letter from his lover of the past, but then you figure out that the letter never really came. Shit is deep.

[@cpancplaysgames6698]

Never noticed that until you said it,thats some deep stuff right there

[@ninuC100]

The letter never came because nothing really happened between the girl and that man... It was Brandon's jealousy that ruined everything. He thought that the girl cheated on him so he left. This song is connected to Mr. Brightside where he sings about jealousy. SHE was the one who waited, not him.

[@ThatOneComputerGuy1]

This shit is so deep even adele can't roll in it

[@Radwandez]

champion of the internet for 2014

[@Wrestling-Nun]

Well Adele can roll in anything. :P

[@AlanPanable]

She'll probably drown.

[@2malxiks4u]

MrLegonator hahaha random Internet guys are so hilarious!

[@DeadSpotGaming]

XD

[@Abison07]

If you are listening to this during the lockdown, you're a legend

[@BlackStar-oh9lp]

No I'm not, but this song is good

[@BlackStar-oh9lp]

Sorry, that was uncalled for

[@lambywashere90]

i have been listening to this since i was born

[@generalripper7528]

No, YOU are a legend! Hope you guys are well!

[@k_meowington]

yes, I am

[@Pinketuzz]

The killers Always have such Beautiful videos, its Always a thrill to Watch their videos their so creative and really want to impress their fans. Unlike some artists who just stand behind a green scene and dances, theirs Always a story to their videos.

[@mayoiga9178]

+1

[@major_lag2643]

well.....I mean... for their music video "For Reasons Unknown" they kinda did that, literally. But I get what you mean. They even got Tim Burton to direct the killers music video "Bones" which is my all time favorite music video.

[@ogmiosasvp8276]

the summer heat brings with it all the scent of old passions.

[@rockinrecords3373]

Absolutely the best song from the album and one of the most sophisticated they wrote. They have to perform it more often in their concert, although it requires a huge voice effort!

[@koko-ew1kn]

This song cope me with the broken heart 3yrs ago...Thank you "the killer"

[@ernestoloza8129]

I hope you are healed ❤

[@jimmysteeves3937]

I am a 1980s headbands who enjoys different genres and these guys are amazing. So much feeling and emotion in his singing.

[@niamhbrowne4995]

I know there is one of these on pretty much every killers song, but this is their best song! (In my opinion.) It's the best written, thought out, poetic and most importantly it sounds frigging awesome.

[@angelocasio3177]

definitely on my top four, but I cant choose witch is best

[@christitorres5933]

This song and Mr.Brightside are my favorites and well written in my opinion too!

[@angelocasio3177]

this song makes me very sad tho lol so I don't like to here it

[@christitorres5933]

angel ocasio ikr! the ending is sad :(

[@angelocasio3177]

yeah makes me wnu cry lmao

[@maribananana]

I remember when this came out. It was my birthday and everything was going pretty shit, none of my friends were talking to me, mom and dad were fighting a lot and i was just generally in a very gloomy mood. And then they released this. I listened to it and it instantly became my fave, it always manages to put me in a good mood when things aren't looking up and depression and anxiety kicks in. I love The Killers and always will, and this song will forever hold a special place in my heart. I wish it wasn't so underrated.

[@pietruszkowypotwor224]

Moje piosenki ?

[@lucianacamargo2797]

@@pietruszkowypotwor224 Her favorite music!

[@denisesatx]

Beautiful and amazing, 2 words to describe this video/song. This song will always live inside my heart. Have a blessed 2024❤

[@cidacruz1942]

❤🙏🏻

[@jamesgreenlaw1823]

This band continues to amaze with music.

[@aldoxd3721]

THERE'S SOMETHING SO SAD AND SPECIAL IN THIS SONG...BUT WHAT IT IS?

[@zhitposterzupreme9120]

Well, it's about a man who falls in love but is jealous of another man- another man that do not actually exist. He throws away this love because of his jealousy. The lead singer/song writer of the band (Brandon Flowers I think) actually had this happen to him. This song along with Mr Brightside is about his failure in a relationship he had and he had a lot of trouble getting over it.

[@aldoxd3721]

Cool Guy Caleb THANKS MAN...NOW I KNOW IT ALREADY

[@zhitposterzupreme9120]

You know you can turn off Caps Lock, right?

[@luckanzetriel2888]

maybe his keyboard is busted? lol

[@wormholeinteractive]

I know it's been a while, but to me the most special part is that the singer declares that she "will miss me when I am gone" - powerful, and sad.

[@stevenmoore4612]

This has got to be one of my favorites by the killers! Plus the animation adds so much charm to it! Brings back a lot of memories from 2012-2013 when times were better!

[@MakiseMikuVanSkyMint-x9d]

This piece of art deserves a place in Rebel Diamonds :') You guys have this strange ability to blow our minds and hearts. Keep that magic forever, thank you so much for all these emotions ❤

[@crisdportgas4858]

The way they linked Mr. Brightside and gave us this sad back story is brilliant. Just a masterpiece lying here to be discovered for a few chosen by the universe itself, Lucky you (reading this)

[@MrAdamArce]

I feel like Mr Brightside describes jealousy perfectly and Miss Atomic Bomb describes regret perfectly. And a question. Does it scare anyone that a past mistake may have fucked you over in the long run. For me I lost the girl of my absolute dreams. I know that's probably said a lot but she really was, yet I was dumb enough to be so addicted to a medicine and never listen to what she was saying she ended up moving on and found another guy. Now I believe love is wanting happiness for another even if you're not the source of it, so soon she'll be getting married and I'm supporting her entirely. But every once in awhile I just think, "What if I wasn't so stupid?" I know I have to live with the life decision I made then and move on but it does worry me that, what if I never find another woman that perfect. I'm not exactly great at being social, and it was a total fluke I met her (well really she met me cause I thought she was too good for me lol). It worries me sometimes.

[@algisleonavichus4254]

dude I just went through the exact same thing. I had a girlfriend in the past who cheated on me and she just really messed with my head. Now a few months ago me and this beautiful funny harass girl started seeing each other( And really it was more like she found me cuz after she got my number she started texting me a few days later) but we would hang out and talk every night for hrs.. and just a few weeks ago she suddenly became really busy(literally, she wasn't doing anything wrong at all) and all day I'd try to reach her n my mind would race, but then eventually later those nights she'd call me back and had a rational reason everytime. But my paranoia started causing misunderstandings!! N about a week ago I tripped out on her and just started asking everything that was on my mind, when I should of bit my tounge or been more logical about it. But I explained and she understood and everything was fine after, but then a couple days later she wouldn't respond to me again. like I completely screwed up such a perfect thing going.. all because of my stupid paranoia! Lol like one of those days she was getting a new cat. But anyways sorry for the rant and ramble. I just thought it was crazy how similar our stories were, cuz I stopped being social and hanging out with friends a couple years ago. and now I'm 26. So now everyday I've been thinking if I'll ever get a chance to make things right, or find someone who was so perfect for me again.

[@emameini9391]

The same here mate.I lost my perfect girl,the girl of my dreams for the same reason.She is 4 years more than me.We were just...amazing togheter,perfect sex,perfect sintony and same tastes for all and a wounderfull empathy.After 3 godlike years togheter I failed the school and relations for another year,my life starts to be totally mad,I fall in anxiety for everything,starts to abuse medicine,starts to have suicidal tendeces,being aggressive and start to don't care about her and at the same times being jeolous.After some month she lefts me and 3 weeks later she has found another man and in the same times I was in hospital because I tried to kill my self with 50 pils of Zoloft...I totally fucked up my life with that and now 8 months later I definitly can't go on.I feel so stupid about the choice I've made in my life...and I really can't erase how I treat her in the lasts months of our story,sometimes I sometimes cry for that

[@jeremyruiz7882]

I know what it feels like to be in that state but you gotta try to push on if not for yourself think I'm doing it for her so that I won't hurt or drive another person like that away again

[@MrAdamArce]

it may be hard man but definitely don't ever give up. The thing about humans is that there are a lot of us lol. meaning that there's never just one perfect girl in the world for everyone. The hard part is now you have to find another perfect girl for you, and when you find her you'll have the lessons from your past hardships to guide you on the right path. A little hard to explain in text but hopefully that makes sense :)

[@GooninRaccoonin]

I lost my crush because I was too afraid and too much of a coward, ever since then, I have never been afraid to do anything

[@tacosauce77]

My daily routine consists of watching the video of Mr brightside, this video, and then listening the my hot fuss cd on its entirety

[@Ch__Sana]

My resentful mind never forgive her but my courageous heart keeps praying for her... Miss u Doni...

[@jamesm9502]

This song and video are both beautiful.

[@daaragoodluck]

It feels just like a dagger buried deep in your back You run for cover but you can't escape the second attack Your soul was innocent, she kissed him and she painted it black You should have seen your little face That part just gets me thinking

[@chloedassler6156]

❤

[@Oliverelgato1]

Burning for love

[@sicilianchiangchang7320]

Maple

[@fvelarde122]

Lo genial de las canciones de The Killers, es que en la sección de comentarios de KZbin, siempre en cada canción hay personas identificándose y contando su historia, en cualquier idioma, y es bonito, y está bien.

[@ginaarteagarodriguez4091]

fernando velarde un espacio lindo, estoy de acuerdo

[@sonnandherarnez4432]

The Killers esas son músicas que bueno q haya gente q escuche este tipo de genero vale la pena tener a artistas como estos

[@ajayk347]

estoy orgolluso de que he aprendido suficiente espanol para entender este racion bonito

[@alessa.]

Eso es lo que hace la buena música ❤

[@alejandroluna3515]

Estoy de acuerdo contigo

[@mcdns]

This song brings back to me so many memoriess.... that small red car, that CD, you and me, we thought nothing could defeat us and here we are... two strangers

[@irissiobhan5069]

Dont mind me, I'm just gonna go cry in the corner.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

If this isn't a masterpiece in its category, I don't know what is. The Killers, still the best rock band of the 2000s.

[@WanderingTwin1]

'Your gonna miss me when I'm gone...!'

[@aperson5188]

WanderingTwin1 *you’re

[@charlenem6915]

The Mr. Brightside riff always gets me 🥺

[@TheFinalEpic]

Essentially the old man was all in his head, he never existed. He imagined out of his insecurity instead of just trusting her.

[@EliHernandezy808]

Literally the best Killers song in their track list, among many others.

[@CM-qy8xv]

God I love Brandon's voice. So much passion.

[@deeobrien5417]

This is such an amazing song, I love how they brought the OG girl back and I love how Eric Roberts is The Killers’ villain! 😂

[@aggs7721]

when i saw Eric Roberts i was like "hey! its the guy from Mr. Brightside!" then, through stifled tears i said, "my word, its a continuation of Mr. Brightside." liek if yu cri every tiem.

[@xXCrazyTwitchXx]

I just wanted batman to swoop down and take out falcone

[@spittley]

The blond girl is the same as Mr. Brightside too.

[@RogLichKing]

Hummingbe-backwardsR-d Saltamalachia I might be wrong, but the band playing the song seems to be the same as in Mr Brightside, too.

[@leoz96]

Listen at 3:20, it's the same guitar riff as mr brightside