Somebody Told Me

The Killers

About Somebody Told Me

"Somebody Told Me" is a song by American rock band The Killers. It was released as the second official single from the group's debut studio album Hot Fuss (2004), and was written by band members Brandon Flowers, Mark Stoermer, Dave Keuning and Ronnie Vannucci Jr.. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Brandon Flowers said: "This is the story of trying to meet someone in a club." It is written in the key of B-flat minor. When the Killers first started out, their music was little noticed by music buyers and the media, which is why "Somebody Told Me" has been released twice in slightly different forms. The first, with the pink background cover, is the rarer version of the single as it was their first release of it; due to poor sales, not as many were produced. When re-released, the cover-art sported a blue background color and is the more common version of the single. The single peaked at number 51 on the United States Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, it charted at number 28 upon its first release in March 2004, becoming the band's first hit in the top 40, it was then re-released in January 2005 and reached number three. Although not as successful as "Mr. Brightside", it still became one of the band's biggest hits to date. 


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Breakin' my back just to know your name
Seventeen tracks and I've had it with this game
A breakin' my back just to know your name
But heaven ain't close in a place like this
Anything goes but don't blink, you might miss
'Cause heaven ain't close in a place like this
I said heaven ain't close in a place like this
Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight
Never thought I'd let a rumor ruin my moonlight

Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
That I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential

Ready let's roll onto something new
Takin' it's toll then I'm leaving without you
'Cause heaven ain't close in a place like this
I said heaven ain't close in a place like this
Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight
Never thought I'd let a rumor ruin my moonlight

Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
That I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around

Pace yourself for me
I said maybe, baby, please
But I just don't know now
When all I want to do is try

Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
That I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around

Somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
That I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around

Somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
That I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around

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The Killers

The Killers are an American rock band that was formed in 2001, by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards) and Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals). Mark Stoermer (bass, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion) would complete the current line-up of the band in 2002. The band originated in Las Vegas, Nevada. The name The Killers is derived from a logo on the bass drum of a fictitious band portrayed in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal". more »

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Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci

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13 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Somebody Told Me" is a track from The Killers, a band that was formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2001.
Album Detail
The song is taken from The Killers' debut studio album "Hot Fuss" which was released in June 2004.
Genre
"Somebody Told Me" is a part of the post-punk revival genre with new wave and dance-rock influences.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
Award Nominations
"Somebody Told Me" received a nomination for Best Rock Song at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The music video for the song is notable for its abstract imagery, featuring a glowing cube and silhouettes of the band members. Directed by Paul Gore, the video emphasizes the song's dance-rock energy while representing its cryptic lyrics.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics were reportedly inspired by a story told by an ex-girlfriend of Brandon Flowers, The Killers' lead vocalist.
Re-Release
Originally released in 2004, the song was re-issued in 2005 due to its growing popularity.
Certification
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has certified "Somebody Told Me" as Platinum.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple other artists, demonstrating its continued popularity and musical influence.
Impact
"Somebody Told Me" is often regarded as a song that helped revive the post-punk genre in the early 2000s.
Performance Style
Whenever The Killers perform "Somebody Told Me" on stage, it is known for its energetic performance and audience interaction.
Cultural Reference
Various aspects of the song have become cultural references, with its famous line "Somebody told me that you had a boyfriend that looked like a girlfriend" becoming particularly well known.

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