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For the finale of The Story Behind the Song Season 2, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers reflects on one of the band’s earliest songs and most enduring hits: “All These Things That I’ve Done.” Listen to Flowers’ insight into the tune above or wherever you get your podcasts.
The Killers are undeniably one of the biggest rock acts of the 21st century. With massive hits like “Mr. Brightside,” “Somebody Told Me,” “When You Were Young,” and more, the Las Vegas band continues to captivate audiences with their energetic live shows and always catchy numbers. As their monumental 2004 debut, Hot Fuss, turns 20 and they prep for a hometown residency in celebration, Flowers revisits “All These Things That I’ve Done,” one of the album’s tracks that holds particular meaning for him.
Flowers chats about the song’s spiritual meaning, explaining how it grapples with themes of guilt, faith, and forgiveness. Ultimately, it’s the sonic representation of Flowers’ struggle to balance his Mormon beliefs and his pursuit of rock ‘n’ roll. He then touches on the cut’s influences, referencing bands like U2 and David bowie, and previews The Killers’ upcoming Las Vegas residency (get tickets here).
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