A couple of months ago, I was driving while listening to the radio, and an interview came on with a band called The Killers. For those of you who don't know them, they are not a combative or aggressive band; they are simply a good alternative band with a name that doesn't have too much meaning. Anyways, so I was in my car, and their lead singer was talking about how his new album was the best that he and his band had ever written (which is a pretty bold statement considering some of their older stuff was pretty decent).After the interview concluded, they played the most popular song on their new album, Day & Age, called "Human." As I listened, I could not figure out why he thought this song was good (other than it being catchy). It seemed to be about absolutely nothing. So, here are the lyrics:
"I did my best to noticeSide Note: It seems that there is some disagreement with the lyrics. Some people insert "dancers" where it says "denser," while others include "dancer." Does any one word make the song more meaningful?
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 denser?
My sign is vital, my hands are cold
And I'm on my knees looking for the answer
Are we human or are we denser?
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 denser?
My sign is vital, my hands are cold
And I'm on my knees looking for the answer
Are we human or are we denser?
Will your system be all right
When you dream of home tonight
There is no message were receiving
Let me know is your heart still beating
Are we human or are we denser?
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 denser?
My sign is vital, my hands are cold
And I'm on my knees looking for the answer
Are we human - or are we denser?
Are we human or are we denser?
Are we human or are we denser?"
What do you think this song is about? Help a brother out!
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Taylor, are you "All Saints" where it says "posted by All Saints" at the bottom of each article? Just wondering. Um, I thought it was "dancers" and I thought it made no sense. I actually thinks it makes more sense as "Denser" because it's sort of asking "Are we just machines, or do we have a soul?" But that's only my interpretation and I'm not sure it has anything to do with what the Killers were intending to communicate.
ReplyDeleteI would agree with Bruce. He seems to be trying to figure out what man is and if life is worth living.
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