The Killers: Songs in Three Words or Less Quiz

Answer: Bones

"But I don't really like you, apologetically dressed in the best but on a heartbeat glide."
"Bones" was the second single released off "Sam's Town". Tim Burton, famous for his works on "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Edward Scissorhands", directed the music video for "Bones".

Answer: On Top

"Remember Rio, and get down, like some other DJ, in some other town."
The Killers got their name from a fictional band in New Order's "Crystal" music video.

Answer: Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll

"Two of us, flippin' through a thrift store magazine."
"Indie Rock & Roll" is a bonus track off the US "Hot Fuss" limited edition. The Cafe Espresso Roma in Las Vegas was the inspiration for this song.

Answer: Bling (Confession of a King)

"Higher and higher, we're gonna take this down to the wire, we're gonna make it out of the fire, higher and higher."
"Bling" has ties to lead vocalist Brandon Flowers' father's struggle with alcoholism.

Answer: All These Things That I've Done

"When there's nowhere else to run, is there room for one more son?"
"All These Things That I've Done" was the third single released off of "Hot Fuss".

Answer: My List

"When your heart is not able, and your prayers, they're not fables."
"Sam's Town" sold more than 700,000 copies the first week after it was released.

Answer: Exitlude

"Aggressively we all defend the role we play."
Brandon Flowers wrote "Enterlude" and "Exitlude" after he dreamt about Kurt Kobain singing its melody.

Answer: Read My Mind

"I never really gave up on breakin' out of this two-star town."
"Read My Mind" was the third single released off "Sam's Town". It was originally rejected by the album's producers in its original form, but after some editing, became one of the band's (and one of the fan's) favorite songs off the album.

Answer: This River is Wild

"I don't think I've ever seen so many headlights."
On the day "Sam's Town" was released, the Killers played on "Jimmy Kimmel Live". They played two more nights after that as well. They played on JKL the day "Hot Fuss" was released, too.

Answer: Mr. Brightside

"I never... I never... I never... I never."
"Mr. Brightside" was the second single released off "Hot Fuss".

Answer: Uncle Jonny

"Come a little closer to the city lights."
Uncle Jonny is a true story about Brandon's cocaine-abusing uncle, who almost killed himself because of his addiction. Eventually, he was able to sober up.

Answer: Midnight Show

"The crashing tide can't hide a guilty girl."
"Midnight Show" is the second part of the murder trilogy.

Answer: Jenny Was a Friend of Mine

"There ain't no motive for this crime, Jenny was a friend of mine."
"Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" is the third part of the murder trilogy. The first part, "Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf", has not been featured on either of the Killers' first two albums.

Answer: Sam's Town

"I took a bullet and I looked inside and run it through my veins, an American masquerade."
"Sam's Town" is written about the old Las Vegas, and is chock-full of American symbolism.

Answer: Somebody Told Me

"Because Heaven ain't close in a place like this, anything goes but don't blink, you might miss."
"Somebody Told Me" was the first single released off "Hot Fuss", and was the song that gained the band their popularity in the beginning.

Answer: When You Were Young

"You play forgiveness, watch it now, here he come."
"When You Were Young" was the first single released off "Sam's Town". It has a strong Bruce Springsteen influence to it, as does the rest of the album.

Answer: Andy, You're a Star

"Hey shut up, hey shut up, yeah."
"Andy" has sparked controversy about Brandon's sexual orientation, but Brandon maintained that he was straight. He married his longtime girlfriend Tana in 2005.

Answer: Why Do I Keep Counting?

"I took one last good look around, so many unusual sounds."
"Why Do I Keep Counting?" is a very personal song to Brandon, touching upon some of his old fears.

Answer: Under the Gun

"Because Heaven sends and Heaven takes, crashing cars in his brain."
"Under the Gun" is a B-side, found on the US limited edition of "Hot Fuss".

Answer: All the Pretty Faces

"I spent two long years in a strange strange land."
"All the Pretty Faces" is on the "Sam's Town" bonus disc.

Answer: Smile Like You Mean It

"And someone will drive her around down the same streets that I did, on the same streets that I did."
"Smile Like You Mean It" was the fourth single off "Hot Fuss". The music video chronicles a house over a 20-year span, although Brandon isn't too fond of the video.

Answer: Believe Me Natalie

"There is an old cliche under your Monet, baby."
The Killers have been nominated for seven Grammys from 2005-2007, but unfortunately did not win any.

Answer: Change Your Mind

"Tragic eyes, I can't even recognize myself behind."
The Killers have performed in many festivals, including Glastonbury, T in the Park, Live 8, and Comic Relief. The Killers also played a lineup of European music festivals in 2007.

Answer: For Reasons Unknown

"With one deep breath, and one big step, I move a little bit closer, I move a little bit closer."
"For Reasons Unknown" was the fourth single off "Sam's Town".

Answer: Everything Will Be Alright

"So take your suitcase 'cause I don't mind, I'm dreaming 'bout those dreamy eyes."
The Killers have performed on awards shows such as the Video Music Awards, the Europe Music Awards, and the Brit Awards, among others.