Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
The Killers
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We took a walk that night, but it wasn't the same We had a fight on the promenade out in the rain She said she loved me, but she had somewhere to go She couldn't scream while I held her close I swore I'd never let her go Tell me what you want to know Oh come on, oh come on, oh come on There ain't no motive for this crime Jenny was a friend of mine So come on, oh come on, oh come on I know my rights, I've been here all day and it's time For me to go, so let me know if it's alright I just can't take this, I swear I told you the truth She couldn't scream while I held her close I swore I'd never let her go Tell me what you want to know Oh come on, oh come on, oh come on And then you whisper in my ear I know what you're doing here So come on, oh come on, oh come on There ain't no motive for this crime Jenny was a friend of mine Oh come on, oh come on, oh come on
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Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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21 facts about this song
Release Information"Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" is the opening track on the debut album "Hot Fuss" by the American rock band The Killers, released in 2004.
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InspirationThe song "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" is the final part of The Killers' "murder trilogy," supposedly inspired by the murder of a Las Vegas teen, Arlene Otiz.
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Notable GenreThe song can be classified under indie rock, post-punk revival, and new wave music genre brackets.
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SongwritingThe song was written by all members of The Killers; Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer, and Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
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Critical Reception"Jenny was a Friend of Mine" is often praised for its distinctive bassline, and it has been described as one of the best opening tracks of a rock album in the 2000s by music critics.
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Murder TrilogyAlong with "Midnight Show" and "Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf," "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" creates a narrative of murder, forming a non-sequential trilogy.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a favorite to start the band's concerts and has been part of their live performance since the early stages of their career.
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No Official Single ReleaseDespite its popularity among fans, "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" was never released as an official single by the band.
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InterpretationWhile the theme of the song is dark and involves murder, the upbeat, dance-punk musical arrangement creates a stark contrast.
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InfluencesThe song, like many of The Killers' early works, is often noted for its similarities to music by New Order and The Cure.
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Song Inspiration"Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" was inspired by Robert Chambers' murder trial in the late 1980s, showing the band's interest in true crime stories.
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Album AppearanceThis song is the opening track of "Hot Fuss," The Killers' debut album, which was released in 2004.
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Musical Style"Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" is considered an indie rock/new wave song with elements of post-punk.
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TrilogyThe song is part of a trilogy of songs (with "Midnight Show" and "Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf") that form a story surrounding a murder narrative told in reverse chronological order.
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Lyrics and InterpretationThe lyrics of the song refer to a police interrogation where the narrator insists on his innocence in Jenny's murder.
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ReceptionThe song has been critically acclaimed for its unique narrative style, with critics praising Brandon Flowers' vocal delivery and the band's musical cohesion.
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Live Performances"Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" is a staple in The Killers' live performances. During concerts, the band often performs an extended version.
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Not a SingleDespite its popularity and frequent play during concerts, the song was not released as a single.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine."
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Band Members' OpinionIt's a favorite of the band members themselves with lead singer Brandon Flowers reportedly classifying it as one of the band's best songs.
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CoversThe song has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its influence and popularity in the alternative rock scene.
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