“Joel, the Lump of Coal" by The Killers & Jimmy Kimmel 

I can't believe that I'm still crying with a song written after a lump of coal 7 years ago.

started as a joke, turned into a masterpiece, what an awesome song and story :)

2014 and Brandon Flowers is still hot.

You see this?! This is a tear! My God... Poor Joel... Why oh why did you have to give up your life. He just wanted to be happy! RIP

Why is it that the killers singing about a lump of coal named Joel is still better than 80-90% of mainstream music today?...

1) it's been stuck in my head for like 15 minutes 2) How the CRAP does Brandon sing so beautifully about a gd lump of coal!? 3) Ronnie's single tear turning into a snowflake gives me life

Instant classic

Why is this not played on the radio during Christmas!! It’s my favorite Christmas jingle 😭🎄❤️

You all know what the kid did to get on the naughty list right? He killed all the other children on the block for teasing him.

This genuinely deserves so much more attention

Funny intro but the song is actually very touching.

This pop back into anybody’s else’s head during quarantine cause there bored?

This is actually a good song. And it's for charity. Those guys making that song from scratch like that reminds me why I'm not a musician lol

I'm not sure why... But I kinda got emotional towards the end lol

My girlfriend is very jealous over my Brandon Flowers man-crush...and she should be

Who cares if it's July * watches on repeat *

Anyone come back to this video for Christmas this year?

R.I.P. Joel, you were a great lump of coal. Also...the Killers really don't like Santa Claus :).

The Killers could basically write a song about anything and still make it sound amazing :)

Brandon looks like he's 16 in that sweater and stalking cap

This is the most adorable thing I have ever seen. I also never see things, especially songs, with my name in them. I felt like they were singing this directly to me. I might have shed a tear or two. Well Done to The Killers and Jimmy Kimmel.

Brandon is SO cute in that sweater. :)

Amazing how The Killers always make an amazing Christmas song.

2019 and Brandon Flowers is still hot

What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every coal may overflow with blessings rich and eternal light that shine so bright inside and out, and that every Lump of Coal be like Joel.

Merry Christmas! We're counting down the top ten #Kimmel videos of 2014! Here is #7... #JoelTheLumpOfCoal with The Killers

i'm literally weeping, what is this siren song

I just heard this on the radio today and screamed when it first started, then I cried a bit. I love it so much 💕

Shall we all just agree now that this is the greatest xmas song ever made?

instant legendary song! my kids will hear this song on the radio, and ill tell them how Joel, the lump of coal changed my life :')

I found this song incredibly sad.

This was...*Sniff sniff*....BEAUTIFUL!!!!! *Sniffff*

It's 2017 and this still gives me the feels

brandons voice is so cute

The best thing about december? The Killers' Christmas single 🎄❄ I love them, they are fuckin amazing, the song was so sweet😍!!! LONG LIVE THE KILLERS!!!

Quite possibly one of the greatest Christmas songs ever!

How in the actual hell did he make that a good song!!! Man is a magician!

Jimmy's new Christmas song with The Killers to benefit (RED)... #JoelTheLumpOfCoal

Every Christmas, I come Back to this song, and cry.

This has no right to be as great as it is.

Can't wait for the new Christmas song

Brandon is precious.. The killers are precious.

That actually made me feel emotional for Joel

A Great Big Sled” (2006), “Don’t Shoot Me Santa” (2007), “Joseph, Better You Than Me” (2008), Happy Birthday Guadalupe (2009), “Boots” (2010) The Cowboy's Christmas Ball (2011), I Feel It in My Bones» (2012), «Christmas in L.A.» (2013) Y “Joel, the Lump of Coal" (2014)

god damn it jimmy, you did it. you took my favorite band and made this beautiful song!

Wow, this is a really neat song. I could see it on future Christmas albums. The Killers and Jimmy Kimmel are genius. Fantastic song, and the video is really good.

This is still my favorite Christmas song. It makes me really happy and teary in the end.

I'M NOT CRYING! YOU ARE!

I always look forward to the Killers' Christmas song every year, and this one does not disappoint.

"Wait, YOU'RE gonna sing it?" lolol

This literally made me cry

I love this song. Well done. For those who think a lump of coal should not be black, have you ever seen coal? The reality is that Joel the lump of coal is a black object that has been cartoon animated. That's it.

JOEL THE DIAMOOOOOOOOOOND!!!! HE BECAME PURE LIGHT AND THE DRUMMER HAD A CRYSTAL TEAR. THANK YOU JOEL DIAMOND.

I love the comedy ... but most of all the touching lyric and the melody itself ... very touching song! Great job guys!

I'm so happy to see the boys back!!! I love that even the music they make for a joke is amazing. 😂 this is too funny.

Awsome and just perfect!!! The killers are simply the best!

every year i will listen to this

I just love that so much. The Killers are awesome

They didn't know YOLO!!!!

How did I miss this? Fantastic, my new favorite Christmas song.

I like how Brandon looks so serious through the whole thing. I wonder if that's his sarcastic sense of humor, or if he's really without personality...

Santa accidentally gives naughty boy worlds largest diamond

I hope there are allot less Santa's and more Joel's this Christmas. Have a merry Christmas.

They're so quiet! Lmao just like wtf Jimmy! This is adorable.

THIS IS THE CUTEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER

Still one of my favorite carols to the day!

This just proves that Brandon Flowers & Co. can turn any crap into something amazing.

I literally cried.

wait why am I crying? This band just gets me in the feels.

Can't believe it's almost 2020 - this song is still great!

I've been waiting this for a long time..Great!

Looks like Brandon's back with the guyliner, even though just a little bit. This story's kinda funny, but Brandon' singing makes it amazing, specially at the ending. My favorite still remains Christmas in LA and Boots, maybe because I just like sad but true life stories that a person can live through.

The whole skit, animation, and song were just absolutely sublime! Wow what creativity. Loved the coal lump back-up singers especially. The sweaters were over the top. Anthracite - LOL.

I don't know whether I should feel offended by this lol

This song makes my top 3 killer Christmas songs

This is my fave song 💓💓💓💓

Me an Joel go way back! Ah memories of Christmases past!

Brandon oh you're the living example of "getting better over the years!" ♥

Moral of the song: Mistreating someone won’t help them.

Amé la canción inmediatamente!! Excelente video, me encantó ver a The Killers junto a Jimmy! Y Brandon con ese gorro no puede estar mas lindo!!!! ♥

And this is why The Killers are my favorite band! Love it! Lol

This song is classic!! Who else just comes up with a song on a tv show??!! My brother in-law was born on Christmas and his name is Joel!! This is my favorite song of All time!!!!!

Heard 1st time yesterday. One of my all time Christmas favorites. So well written!

New favorite Christmas song. The Killers made a hit

i was surprise to hear this on radio today here in sweden :P

I love this song! I've had it on my Christmas playlist for years!!!

brandon's voice . he always sounds so young

This follows the cadence of "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" and I'm here for it

the CO2 in the video is bent like water but CO2 is actually a linear molecule

I got choked up watching this... poor Joel

Some time ago, at Santa's place Up in the old North Pole There lived a lump of anthracite Whose parents called him Joel Joel, Joel, the lump of coal Happy as a lump can be He just wants to keep Santa warm And make the elves cozy But Santa Claus had other plans For Joel one fateful day "Joel, you're just the lump I need Come join me on my sleigh" Joel, Joel, the lump of coal Heart leapt up with joy "I'll soon be Santa's present to A lucky girl or boy We'll laugh and play together And hold each other tight Snuggle under clean white sheets When we go to sleep at night" Then Santa's elves all laughed at Joel "You're in for a surprise You're not a special Christmas gift You're just a booby prize What kid would ever want you? You're filthy as can be Now you have to go and live With one who's been naughty" "But I make heat," poor Joel cried "And electricity" "You pollute the air With CO2 and mercury" Joel, Joel, the lump of coal Fell down upon his knees "I don't wanna live with a naughty kid Don't make me, Santa, please" But Santa laughed his jolly laugh "Ho, ho, you stupid lump You're just the thing to teach this brat That Santa ain't no chump" So off they flew and, before he knew Joel was in a sack He cried and yelled to Santa Claus "Why don't we just go back?" And then came Christmas morning And, much to Joel's surprise (Much to Joel's surprise) He saw a boy with the saddest face And tears were in his eyes (Tears were in his eyes) He picked Joel up and held him And said "You can be my friend (Hey man, let's be friends) I would've liked some presents but You're what Santa chose to send (Santa chose to send) It's true, I've been a naughty boy And maybe that's a sin (Maybe that's a sin) If this is how Santa treats the kids I'm just glad that I'm not him" Joel, Joel, the lump of coal Knew what he must do He said "Now I know the reason why I got sent to you Cause when a person hurts inside It turns him hard and cruel But I know how to make your pain Into a precious jewel So take me in your hand, young man And squeeze with all your might Let's turn your pain and anger Into something that shines bright" Then Joel, Joel, the lump of coal He gave his life away So that one good naughty little boy Had a diamond on Christmas day

@3:20 Lol. Brandon face tho.

"Let's turn your pain and anger Into something that shines bright" WOW!

THIS SONG IS BY FAR is 1 OF IF NOT THE BEST X-MAS SONGS EVER RECORDED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF "DOMINIC THE DONKEY 😅"..!!

Las Vegas loves The Killers! Every time they come back home it's always a great show.

Poor Joel. I look forward to The Killers Christmas song every year. I can't help but wonder why they like to make santa a murderous a*hole

Why haven't the Killers done this for the last couple of years? I miss them.

that was beautiful

Its amazing! I was surprised actually, i didnt expect them to come up with a song like this, its perfect!

lol awesome 🦌🎁🎄❄☃️🎶🧣 ..love it