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The Killers — All These Things That I've Done
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Bocephus
(Boulder, CO)
Posted: Jul 20, 2010 - 07:12
 

Sounds like they ripped off the Beatles Two of Us in parts...



DoctorHooey
(/etc)
Posted: Jun 18, 2010 - 10:21
 
For a song that's supposed to be an anthem, it feels strangely somnambulant, especially the chorus - "gonna bring yourself done, yeeaahhh" just sounds lacking in energy for a song that's supposed to have some uplift. I want to like these guys but I feel like they fail to really bring it.

crockydile
(Outer Spiral Arm, Milky Way)
Posted: Jun 18, 2010 - 10:21
 
lame on a number of fronts...and on the back-buuurrrneer. {#Rolleyes}

mandolin
(...drifting...)
Posted: May 17, 2010 - 15:18
 
...i've got leprosy but i'm not a leprechaun...

Paxus
(Las Vegas, NV)
Posted: May 17, 2010 - 15:18
 
love this song! best part was how it was used in Southland... lol!

More_Cowbell
(Northern IL)
Posted: Mar 15, 2010 - 07:00
 
This was the Killers best song, and I don't see anything close after this from them.

TampaPurple
(East)
Posted: Mar 15, 2010 - 06:58
 
What's he got?

What's he not? 

j7
(Earth's largest mountain)
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 21:47
 
 Pyro wrote:
I think this is a nice follow up to Porcupine Tree. I'm not listening to the lyrics (hard to do at work), but I like the feel. Just one person's take....
 
The only thing that the Killers (lol), could be doing following Porcupine Tree is on their knees in awe and reverence........Hoping for a crumb.


chirpie
(olathe, kansas)
Posted: Nov 09, 2009 - 12:42
 
 Hannio wrote:
I'm thinking it hits the nail on the head. What does it mean exactly, "I got soul but I'm not a soldier"? I can't think of anything meaningful, even in the context of the rest of the lyrics.
 
Here's a couple more ideas...

I care but I'm not going to be up in arms over it. Or maybe fighting isn't always the answer. Take your pick.

I don't assign demerits for ambiguity in my music.


Hoosier
(Downtown Circle City)
Posted: Nov 09, 2009 - 11:52
 
A tad long and repetitive, but...

FUN!

DarceySuzanne
(Columbus)
Posted: Nov 09, 2009 - 11:51
 
Normally don't like the Killers much, but I dig this song and esp. the souljah refrain.

jagdriver
(Just a tad south of Paradise)
Posted: Nov 09, 2009 - 11:51
 
 spofcher wrote:
I like the song, except for the really annoying repetitve refrain   —  soul and soldier thing.
 
Yep... that's why I dinged it. Otherwise.....


rolland69
(Jax, Fl)
Posted: Nov 09, 2009 - 11:50
 
Help me out, you know you gotta help me out... yeah eah eah eah....

Love it!

But I wonder, is there room for one more sun?
I think, yes, yes there is....

Mugro
(Lane Village, Red Sox Nation)
Posted: Nov 09, 2009 - 11:50
 
 dpjag wrote:
Is there a "yawn" emoticon?
 

How about this one?  {#Yawn}

Or this:   {#Sleep}

TheFriendlyCat
(BC)
Posted: Nov 09, 2009 - 11:49
 
the pinging noise had me entirely prepared for echoes... i was a little disappointed...

quesarah
(Minneapolis, MN)
Posted: Nov 09, 2009 - 11:49
 
The song by itself didn't grab me, but this video uses it wonderfully.

Enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=nKU0uQki5Dc

Oshkosh '09


dpjag
(Atlanta, GA)
Posted: Jun 04, 2009 - 11:13
 
Is there a "yawn" emoticon?

Bleyfusz
Posted: Jun 04, 2009 - 11:12
 
Does it just sound retro or is it really old?

spofcher
Posted: Apr 02, 2009 - 05:22
 
I like the song, except for the really annoying repetitve refrain   —  soul and soldier thing.

djblitz
(Boston, MA)
Posted: Sep 24, 2008 - 16:44
 

This song and I get along quite well......not sure what it is about it but I have upped my vote to a solid 10.  It has staying power and will be around for years to come, at least in my playlist.  The lyrics are powerful, the singing even more so and it touches me like most songs rarely do. 



lmic
(Sacramento, CA)
Posted: Sep 24, 2008 - 16:41
 
volume {#Arrowu}

pvcnote
(SP/SP)
Posted: Aug 20, 2008 - 17:26
 
Wow, "The Nike's Guys"

Darrooon
(sjc»ca»us»3rdrock)
Posted: Jul 23, 2008 - 11:23
 
Not many "anthem" songs out there these days - and - I still like this one.

rawaccess
Posted: Jun 21, 2008 - 22:46
 
Hannio wrote:


I'm thinking it hits the nail on the head. What does it mean exactly, "I got soul but I'm not a soldier"? I can't think of anything meaningful, even in the context of the rest of the lyrics.


a friend of my suggested it means one has heart but is unable to fight for what they love, thus suggesting wanting and weakness. whether that interpretation applies to this song i dont know for certain.
cupajoe7
Posted: May 21, 2008 - 12:25
 
I like this song a lot more since I watched the movie "Southland Tales", where Justin Timberlake (!) lip-synced this while a bevy of beautiful female dancers, all dressed alike (I think in nurse uniforms), danced around him. Can't get the visuals out of my head when I hear this song now.
Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: May 21, 2008 - 12:25
 
ziggytrix wrote:


Anyway, it's not deep. It's not even very meaningful, but "utterly devoid of meaning" goes too far.


I'm thinking it hits the nail on the head. What does it mean exactly, "I got soul but I'm not a soldier"? I can't think of anything meaningful, even in the context of the rest of the lyrics.
Pyro
Posted: May 21, 2008 - 12:23
 
I think this is a nice follow up to Porcupine Tree. I'm not listening to the lyrics (hard to do at work), but I like the feel. Just one person's take....
Ericac
(Lakeville, MN)
Posted: May 21, 2008 - 12:23
 
One of our local radio personalities uses this song as bumper music. I've always liked the song and really appreciate that I can hear it from beginning to end on RP! Thanks
lathyris
(Houston, TX)
Posted: May 21, 2008 - 12:22
 
I really don't feel that it's necessary to play this song. Ever.
djblitz
(Boston, MA)
Posted: May 21, 2008 - 12:20
 
Something about this song just MOVES me emotionally, I can't put a finger on it but its one of those I love every time I hear it.
AMH
(Dayton, OH)
Posted: May 21, 2008 - 12:19
 
ziggytrix wrote:


Anyway, it's not deep. It's not even very meaningful, but "utterly devoid of meaning" goes too far.


Thank you for the thoughtful and well-researched reply.
felam
(City By The Bay, Ca)
Posted: Mar 19, 2008 - 12:38
 
Fun set this morning Bill! Thanks for the upbeat stuff.

ziggytrix
(Dallas, TX)
Posted: Jan 16, 2008 - 13:44
 
SandwichBoy wrote:
Ah yes, a catchy beat with a jumble of words thrown together that are utterly devoid of meaning and depth.



I dunno. At first parse, it certainly seems that way, but stroll on over to the songmeanings.net link and see what the peanut gallery has to say. Normally, I scoff at the folks who see religious meanings in pop songs, but I think they're right on the mark with this one.


the "got soul but not a soldier" line makes me think of the old Sunday school song.
I'm in the Lord's army.
I'm in the Lord's army.
I may never march in the infantry,
Ride in the cavalry,
Shoot the artilery.
I may never fly o'er the enemy,
but I'm in the Lord's army.


Anyway, it's not deep. It's not even very meaningful, but "utterly devoid of meaning" goes too far.
emerald4
(portland)
Posted: Jan 16, 2008 - 13:29
 
i really enjoy brandon flowers' voice. music's good, too.
olsaltybastard
Posted: Jan 16, 2008 - 13:29
 
Saw this band on Austin City Limits; one of the few times I turned the channel; not my flavor.
papaman
(Downstate New Mexico)
Posted: Nov 14, 2007 - 18:13
 
My 17 year old daughter likes this song and so do I.
Who's a square now?
MonkeyPod
(Florida)
Posted: Nov 14, 2007 - 18:10
 
Another very cool, if not quirky, band that I like.

Contaminator
(Serbia (...is not suburbia))
Posted: Aug 12, 2007 - 13:26
 
spacecowpoke888 wrote:
that song is horrible


Pretty commercial, actually.
That is what makes it not so good.
Raechel
Posted: Aug 12, 2007 - 13:25
 
Servo wrote:
"I got soul, but I'm not a soldier"

That part makes the tune. Not just the lyrics, which are clever.


you got it!
Servo
Posted: Jun 10, 2007 - 16:30
 
"I got soul, but I'm not a soldier"

That part makes the tune. Not just the lyrics, which are clever.

spacecowpoke888
(Fort Worth Texas)
Posted: May 10, 2007 - 07:06
 
that song is horrible
lmic
(Uniondale, NY)
Posted: May 10, 2007 - 07:02
 
Hard not to like these guys. 8
celadonstone
(Southeastern US)
Posted: Mar 08, 2007 - 11:02
 
liser wrote:
"We're on our way home, y-e-a-h, we're going home" - am I crazy or does this song sound like THAT song?


Do you mean "Two of Us" by the Beatles, off Let It Be, or another song that says that...? I am a little reminded of that New Order track "we're singing for england..." that's at the end of the best of new order.

And the lead Killer does like New Order, among others.
queenjill
(CA)
Posted: Feb 05, 2007 - 11:11
 
Darkmatter wrote:
But "I got soul, but I'm not a soldier"? I am at a loss what that particular line in the lyrics mean, aside a pretty lame play with words.
Maybe it's "I got sole, but I'm not a soldier." Not that that makes more sense.

Seriously, I don't get this band. It might be because the local radio station that plays them the most is a bunch of pompous dipshits who bug the f*$k out of me, and every band they tout as essential automatically gets demoted in my mind. But it might also be because I just don't think this band is all that new or different. They have a somewhat distinctive style but that doesn't make them innovative or clever. Not that I demand innovation from all of my music. But I just don't get this band!
~Michelle~
(Northern California)
Posted: Feb 05, 2007 - 11:04
 
I bought the cd after hearing this song on the radio and love the whole album.
TexasAggies
(Houston, TX)
Posted: Feb 05, 2007 - 11:04
 
meloman wrote:
Following PT's "Dark Matter," this really is a case of going from the sublime to the ridiculous.
This is as true today as it was when first posted!
pannaramma
(Away)
Posted: Feb 05, 2007 - 11:03
 
KarimMosna wrote:
Great Song for marching, they should play it in the armies

great song for chair dancing
Darkmatter
(Sweden)
Posted: Jan 07, 2007 - 05:36
 
This is a great rock'n'roll song, perfect for cranking up the volume wayyy high. But "I got soul, but I'm not a soldier"? I am at a loss what that particular line in the lyrics mean, aside a pretty lame play with words.
KarimMosna
Posted: Jan 05, 2007 - 12:42
 
Great Song for marching, they should play it in the armies

StevenQ
(The North American Detention Facility (formerly the United States of America))
Posted: Nov 24, 2006 - 13:40
 
stratrjb wrote:
"I got soul but I'm...." I can imagine screaming it along with the entire crowd at a live show!!!


Glad I won't have to experience that dreadful moment in rock history.

I guess if you can get enough people to chant the same thing, you can convince yourself that this boring banal line actually could qualify as some kind of rock anthem moment in a live show.