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Quiz about The Killers Songs in Three Words or Less
Quiz about The Killers Songs in Three Words or Less

The Killers: Songs in Three Words or Less Quiz


See if you can name these Killers songs in three words or less. All songs will be from "Hot Fuss" and "Sam's Town", with a couple B-sides/bonus tracks.

A multiple-choice quiz by HPKillersFreak. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
257,528
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
15 / 25
Plays
968
Last 3 plays: Guest 145 (15/25), Guest 165 (7/25), Guest 86 (25/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. Which song has the words "apologetically dressed" in the lyrics? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. "Remember Rio" are the opening words to which track? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. "Thrift store magazine" is mentioned in which song? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. "Higher and higher" is chanted during which song? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. Which track holds the line, "One more son"? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. "They're not fables" is found in what song? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. "We all defend" is from which song? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. "Two-star town" is from which song? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Which song has the words, "So many headlights"? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. Which song repeats the phrase, "I never"? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. "The city lights" are in which song? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. "The crashing tide" is in which track? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. "Ain't no motive" is from which track? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. "An American masquerade" is from which song? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. Which song contains the phrase, "Anything goes"? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. Which song holds the line, "Here he come"? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. "Hey shut up" is repeated throughout which song? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. "Many unusual sounds" is in which song? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. "Crashing cars" is in which song? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. "Two long years" is from which song? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. "The same streets" is off which track? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Which track holds the line, "An old cliche"? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. "Tragic eyes" is in which song? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. "One deep breath" comes from which song? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. "Take your suitcase" is from which song? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which song has the words "apologetically dressed" in the lyrics?

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".
2. "Remember Rio" are the opening words to which track?

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.
3. "Thrift store magazine" is mentioned in which song?

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.
4. "Higher and higher" is chanted during which 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.
5. Which track holds the line, "One more son"?

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".
6. "They're not fables" is found in what song?

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.
7. "We all defend" is from which song?

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.
8. "Two-star town" is from which song?

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.
9. Which song has the words, "So many headlights"?

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.
10. Which song repeats the phrase, "I never"?

Answer: Mr. Brightside

"I never... I never... I never... I never."
"Mr. Brightside" was the second single released off "Hot Fuss".
11. "The city lights" are in which song?

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.
12. "The crashing tide" is in which track?

Answer: Midnight Show

"The crashing tide can't hide a guilty girl."
"Midnight Show" is the second part of the murder trilogy.
13. "Ain't no motive" is from which track?

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.
14. "An American masquerade" is from which song?

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.
15. Which song contains the phrase, "Anything goes"?

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.
16. Which song holds the line, "Here he come"?

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.
17. "Hey shut up" is repeated throughout which song?

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.
18. "Many unusual sounds" is in which song?

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.
19. "Crashing cars" is in which song?

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".
20. "Two long years" is from which song?

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.
21. "The same streets" is off which track?

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.
22. Which track holds the line, "An old cliche"?

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.
23. "Tragic eyes" is in which song?

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.
24. "One deep breath" comes from which song?

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".
25. "Take your suitcase" is from which song?

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.
Source: Author HPKillersFreak

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