12 Reasons Why 'Mr. Brightside' Is The Greatest Song In Human History
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12 Reasons Why 'Mr. Brightside' Is The Greatest Song In Human History

"Coming out of my cage, and I’ve been doing just fine."

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12 Reasons Why 'Mr. Brightside' Is The Greatest Song In Human History
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It has been suggested by some (on the internet) that every person is born knowing the words to The Killers' "Mr. Brightside." I'm not sure that's true, but everyone does seem to know the song. And why not? It's an amazing song that hasn't seemed to waver in its hold on the American public for years. Here are all the reasons why "Mr. Brightside" is the greatest song in human history.

1. It’s by the best band ever, The Killers.

Don't even try to fight me on this.

2. It was their debut single.

The very first song that they release professionally was this masterpiece. That's like someone picking up a paintbrush and painting the Mona Lisa on the first try.

3. It was named "Song of the Decade" by two UK radio stations.

And over a decade later, it still lives on.

4. In 2010, Rolling Stone listed it as the forty-eighth best song of the twenty-first century.

Sure, it was only a decade into the twenty-first century, but that was five years after it was released and I'd say it's only moved up the list since.

5. It may have only peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it outlasted the #1 song at the time, Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together.”

Who even remembers that song anymore? "Mr. Brightside" was a sleeper hit, but it had a lasting impact.

6. It’s been repeatedly covered by other artists, but no version matches the original.

So many popular bands have tried to make it their own, but it's impossible to top The Killers. (Fall Out who?)

7. British singer James Blunt said that Mr. Brightside is his number one favorite song of all time.

If anyone knows what's beautiful, it's him. (Get it? Because he sang the song "You're Beautiful." I forgot, too.)

8. Lead singer Brandon Flowers was only 23 when the band wrote and recorded the song.

A prodigy, honestly.

9. The lyrics and opening riff are iconic.

The opening lines are a meme because they're so widely recognized. It may only have one verse, but that just makes it easier to memorize.

10. It’s never actually revealed whether the singer is jealous of the guy or girl in the song.

We just assume the singer wants the girl, but it really could be an anthem for anyone.

11. It makes any playlist better.

It's moody yet fast and exciting. Nobody can help but headbang to it no matter where you are or what the vibe is.

12. It’s turning 12 years old this year, but it’s as well-known as ever.

As someone who has lived in the North and South of the U.S. and met people from all over the country, this song is absolutely as popular as it's ever been.

Watch: Alabama Students Sing "Mr. Brightside" At The 2016 Iron Bowl:

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