When You Were Young
The Killers
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You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful boy to To save your from your old ways You play forgiveness Watch it now, here he comes He doesn't look a thing like Jesus But he talks like a gentlemen Like you imagined when you were young Can we climb this mountain I don't know Higher now than ever before I know we can make it if we take it slow Let's take it easy Easy now, watch it go We're burning down the highway skyline On the back of a hurricane that started turning When you were young When you were young And sometimes you close your eyes And see the place where you used to live When you were young They say the devil's water, it ain't so sweet You don't have to drink right now But you can dip your feet Every once in a little while You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful boy to To save you from your old ways You play forgiveness Watch it now, here he comes He doesn't look a thing like Jesus But he talks like a gentlemen Like you imagined when you were young (Talks like a gentlemen, like you imagined) When you were young I said he doesn't look a thing like Jesus He doesn't look a thing like Jesus But more than you'll ever know
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Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"'When You Were Young" is the lead single from The Killers' second studio album, "Sam's Town."
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Release DateThe song was released on September 18, 2006.
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Song Premiereit was premiered on radio by popular DJ, Zane Lowe, on July 27, 2006, on BBC Radio 1.
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Chart Performance"When You Were Young" reached no.14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and no.2 on the UK Singles Chart. It debuted at no.5 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Awards and RecognitionIt earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song in 2007.
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Song's ThemeThe song has a religious theme, focusing on redemption and forgiveness, according to lead singer Brandon Flowers.
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Music VideoDirected by Anthony Mandler, the music video for the song features a latin-inspired theme, filmed in Tlayacapan, Mexico.
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Guitar Hero"When You Were Young" featured in the popular video game, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
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Song's InfluenceThis song marked a departure from The Killers' previous synth-driven sound, showcasing a more 'heartland rock' style.
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Band's Favourite"When You Were Young" is often cited as one of the band's favorite songs, and it is regularly included in their live performances.
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Notable CoversNumerous artists have covered "When You Were Young," including U2 during their 360° Tour in 2009.
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Unique AchievementIt was chosen to be downloadable content for the Xbox 360's Guitar Hero II game on April 11, 2007, making it the first and only song to be featured in two different games in the Guitar Hero series.
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