For Reasons Unknown
The Killers
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I pack my case, I check my face I look a little bit older I look a little bit colder With one deep breath, and one big step I move a little bit closer, I move a little bit closer For reasons unknown I caught my stride, I flew it by I know if destiny's kind, I've got the rest on my mind Well my heart, it don't beat, it don't beat the way it used to And my eyes, they don't see you no more And my lips, they don't kiss, they don't kiss the way they used to And my eyes don't recognize you no more For reasons unknown For reasons unknown It was an open chair We sat down in, the open chair I said if destiny's kind, I've got the rest on my mind But my heart, it don't beat, it don't beat the way it used to And my eyes, they don't see you no more And my lips, they don't kiss, they don't kiss the way they used to And my eyes don't recognize you at all For reasons unknown For reasons unknown I said my heart, it don't beat, it don't beat the way it used to And my eyes don't recognize you no more And my lips, they don't kiss, they don't kiss the way they used to And my eyes don't recognize you no more For reasons unknown For reasons unknown
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Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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12 facts about this song
Origin"For Reasons Unknown" is a song by American rock band, The Killers. The band is from Las Vegas, Nevada and was formed in 2001.
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Album ReleaseThis track is the third single from their second studio album, "Sam’s Town," which was released in 2006.
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Song RankingThe song peaked at #53 on the UK Singles Chart when it was initially released.
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Song GenreThe Killers are known for their blend of new wave and alternative rock, and "For Reasons Unknown" is no exception.
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Lyric AnalysisThe lyrics of "For Reasons Unknown" depict introspective struggle and uncertainty. Singer Brandon Flowers wrote the song when he was going through a wave of self-doubt about his life decisions.
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Writing InspirationBrandon stated that the song was written around the time his grandmother fell ill, triggering an existential crisis in him and forcing him to think about his own mortality.
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Song PerformanceIn live performances, Flowers sometimes switches from keyboard to bass guitar, demonstrating his versatility as a musician.
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Track Analysis"For Reasons Unknown" showcases The Killers' signature style: an innovative mix of synthesizers, rock guitars, and soaring vocals.
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Music VideoThe video for "For Reasons Unknown" was shot in a desert, which might be an allusion to the band's desert roots in Las Vegas.
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Critic ReceptionCritics have often praised "For Reasons Unknown" for its deeply introspective lyrics, strong instrumentation, and Flowers' powerful delivery.
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Unique FactAlthough not one of their biggest hits, it's one of the few The Killers songs that have remained a consistent part of their live setlist, a true testament to its enduring popularity.
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Song CoverIn 2017, English indie rock band, The Sherlocks, performed a splendid cover of "For Reasons Unknown" on the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.
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