Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: The Killers

The Getting By

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“The Getting By” by The Killers

The title of this song (“The Getting By”) is based on an expression that people often use colloquially to point to the idea of like barely surviving. For example, if you were to ask someone...

West Hills

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“West Hills” by The Killers

First off, let it be known that the titular “west hills”, as presented, is not the name of an actual neighborhood. Rather, that designation serves as a symbol. And what it symbolizes, as made most evident...

A Dustland Fairytale

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“A Dustland Fairytale” by The Killers

“A Dustland Fairytale” relies very heavily on metaphors. Moreover it is based on Brandon Flowers’ personal life. More specifically it centers on two characters, “Cinderella” and “some kind of slick American prince”, who are supposed...

When The Dreams Run Dry by The Killers

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“When the Dreams Run Dry” by The Killers

It has been put forth that The Killers’ “When The Dreams Run Dry” deals with the subject of the afterlife. However, it can be interpreted alternatively, as alluding to the idea of fulfillment. In other words, despite what...