When You Hear 'Mr. Brightside'
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When You Hear 'Mr. Brightside'

No other song brings you to such extremes.

Amy Garcia
Jun 21, 2016
Johns Hopkins University
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We all know the song "Mr. Brightside." We know how, when it comes on the radio, every thought in your brain evaporates and you just need to scream along to the lyrics until your face turns purple and your entire body is under the control of The Killers.

There are different scenarios in which this song comes to our ears and different reactions to it, depending on our mood and our location. You would think these intense reactions also depend on our histories in relationships, but in the end, they really don't. Everyone can relate to "Mr. Brightside."

Current Mood: Happy. Location: Party

Clear the dance floor. The entire world is about to go nuts.

Current Mood: Sad. Location: Party

The song comes on, and suddenly every failed relationship is in your mind. Party over. Time to try to walk home, but cry too hard -- so instead, you lie in the middle of the sidewalk.

Current Mood: Happy. Location: Gym

Oh HELL yes. You want me to squat 440? I got this!

Current Mood: Sad. Location: Gym

Give me a sec. I just need to drop the 1,040 pound weight on my neck real quick.

Current Mood: Happy. Location: Driving

I'm driving 270 miles per hour, and this is the greatest day in the world

Current Mood: Sad. Location: Driving

I’m driving 270 miles an hour off of this bridge.

What a song.

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