The Killers Quotes
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This is the last time in America for 'Hot Fuss,' but we will be back.
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I think of talent as being God-given. I know that contradicts what a lot of people believe, but that's how I see it. I think the Beatles were meant to be, you know? So when I listen to Paul McCartney, I think, 'Here's the person that God gave the gift of allowing him to write 'Let It Be.'
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For the most part, the first thing people I meet that aren't Mormon say is, 'I grew up with a Mormon family. They're the nicest people I know.' So when I see these statistics that it's the most hated religion, I don't know where they're getting that from.
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There's always an excitement around the Strip whenever something new being built. It was always the biggest and the best hotel or, you know, over-the-top things. And so, family would be coming in from out of town, and it was such a thrill to be showing them this, you know, erupting new volcano or whatever it was.
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'Human' was controversial within The Killers way before it was controversial to the rest of the world! It caused some problems within the band. Not to throw anybody under the bus, but it was pretty much me and Dave against Mark and Ronnie for a little while. We were standing up for the song.
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I think people become reliant on coffee. And that can't necessarily be a good thing.
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I'd rather let the song live and, as I get older, I'm less absorbed with the clothing. The older I get, I just wanna write good songs.
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I was raised in the church, and there's still a fire burning inside me. I definitely don't ever want to be preachy. But less and less young people are religious. The thing is, I see so many positive things about religion, so I'm happy to talk about it.
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I went to high school with girls that would daydream about what strip club they wanted to work at. That's one of the sad things about Vegas.
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I'm not a big fan of cold weather; that's why I moved to Vegas!
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Any band that calls themselves 'The Killers' is gonna be dangerous.
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I believe in God. It's a big part of my life. You can bring it up and talk about it without being 'Christian Rocker.'
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I live a normal life. But I'm always thinking about what I'm going to do next, musically. 'Do I need a fresh producer? What was Peter Gabriel doing when he was 32?'
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It's seen as dirty to be ambitious. What if U2 weren't ambitious? We wouldn't have that gift we have from them.
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I've definitely got a lot more cautious about my lyrics - I feel I want to be a positive force in the world, and I want to uplift people. That's something that comes with age.
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I'm definitely gonna do another solo record at some point. 'Flamingo' wasn't just me dipping my toes in the water. I really loved it. It was successful, and that helps, but I love those songs, and I miss singing them.
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I thought we were going to win best rock video, but you just can't beat those Green Day people.
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I love heavy music, but you see, I had fallen in love with a radio station in Vegas that played nothing but Eighties music. That had a real profound impact on me.
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That's my instrument, ... It's been underutilized over recent years.
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You can't save the world with music. But I can try. I have the same job as Bruce Springsteen. I have to go as far as I can with it.
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When I was younger, I was chubby. It gave me a terrible sense of self-image, and I guess I carry that around with me still.
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I understand what songs like 'Mr Brightside' mean to people. They will last forever.
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I was so young when the Killers started. I was 21. I'm proud of those songs, but there's no way I would write 'Somebody Told Me,' as I get older. Especially after having kids.
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We're holding on to it. It's our ace in the hole. It's a pop song, but when you hear it, it makes you feel dirty. Everybody's going to love it.