Post by The Idyllic Idealist on Feb 2, 2009 14:40:22 GMT -5
I really like this song by the Killers. At first I didn't know it was a inspired by a quote by Hunter and I thought it was so cool when I found out. I meant to post this a while ago, but I forgot.
Here are the lyrics to the song:
I did my best to notice
when the call came down the line
up to the platform of surrender
I was brought but I was kind
and sometimes I get nervous
when I see an open door
Close your eyes, clear your heart
Cut the cord
are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I´m on my knees
looking for the answer
are we human or are we dancer
Pay my respects to grace and virtue
send my condolences to good
give my regards to soul and romance
they always did the best they could
and so long to devotion,
you taught me everything I know
wave good bye, wish me well
You gotta let me go
are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I´m on my knees
looking for the answer
are we human or are we dancer
Will your system be all right
when you dream of home tonight
there is no message we're receiving
let me know is your heart still beating
Are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I´m on my knees
looking for the answer
You´ve gotta let me know
are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I´m on my knees
looking for the answer
are we human
or are we dancer
Are we human or are we dancer
Are we human or are we dancer
Source
Those familiar with the band's oeuvre will recognize their signature in the synth-heavy "Human," four minutes of sweeping, epic rock, on which Flowers sings: "My sign is vital/ My hands are cold/ And I'm on knees, looking for the answer/ Are we human, or are we dancer?" He says the lyrics were inspired by a disparaging comment made by Hunter S. Thompson about how America was raising a generation of dancers. But the song also had some help from album producer Stuart Price (aka Jacques LuCont), known for his work with Madonna and Missy Elliot, and who'd previously remixed "Mr. Brightside." "He was the icing on the cake," says Stoermer.
Here are the lyrics to the song:
I did my best to notice
when the call came down the line
up to the platform of surrender
I was brought but I was kind
and sometimes I get nervous
when I see an open door
Close your eyes, clear your heart
Cut the cord
are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I´m on my knees
looking for the answer
are we human or are we dancer
Pay my respects to grace and virtue
send my condolences to good
give my regards to soul and romance
they always did the best they could
and so long to devotion,
you taught me everything I know
wave good bye, wish me well
You gotta let me go
are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I´m on my knees
looking for the answer
are we human or are we dancer
Will your system be all right
when you dream of home tonight
there is no message we're receiving
let me know is your heart still beating
Are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I´m on my knees
looking for the answer
You´ve gotta let me know
are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I´m on my knees
looking for the answer
are we human
or are we dancer
Are we human or are we dancer
Are we human or are we dancer
Source