The Killers - Mr. Brightside (Alternate Version) (Official Music Video) 

"Mr. Brightside But The Studio Audio Technician Hasn't Arrived Yet"

Just got this song recommended from 10 years ago

Somebody told me, they made an alternate, which sounded like the original, that I heard in February of last year.

This song is exactly how jealousy feels.

This is the kinda song you play on repeat when you don't know how to feela

Ended a 10 year relationship with my ex back in 2018. Almost took my own life. But I truly listen to this song and take its meaning to heart and I opened up my eager eyes. Now I'm happily married for 2 years with the most amazing beautiful lady I've ever met. Expecting a son this January. I am one of the few lucky ones who pulled through when all hope seemed lost. I am thankful for the life I live, the past, present, future and for this masterpiece of a song.

will never be able to get over Mr Brightside, probably for as long as I live.

by alternate they mean the original

This riff isn't as easy to play as people think...kudos to the guitarist! Very underrated!

You could say this video was made ....when they were young

The only differences I can tell is more filters on the vocals and guitar, and a more erratic and exciting drum beat.

The rawness of this version is so much better than the radio version. The tone of it suits the meaning of the song in a different way too.

It sounds like they found the unmastered version on someone's computer and said 'fuck it we'll release this too'

*_nobody:_* *RU-vid algorithm 10 years later:* Mr. Brightside alternate version _maybe...?_

Why is RU-vid recommending me this version nOW!?!?!? THIS IS SO GOOD

i'm trying to be mr.brightside my life is slowly crumbling to pieces.

Poured my heart to a girl, she's with someone else. She likes me too, but I still can't have her. Song rings with me.

idk why but my obsession with this song never stops

For the record to those who think this an alternative video to the song, this is the original video if you see most of The Killers' videos before 2004 his hairstyle is the same as in this video,

Whoever the girl is that broke his heart is out there somewhere and knows this song is about her. I wonder if she regrets it now!

I will always come back to this song from time to time whenever I'm treated like shit. The Killers gives me the kind of songs that keeps me company in my emptiness. Mr Brightside make me feel nostalgic about a memory I never had. I feel sad and happy at the same time. It's beautiful.

I think this version is better than the album version.

Is anyone else spiralling into depression about how they don't have single friend on the face of this earth?

love how clean this version sounds, the synth is amazing.

It is amazing how different he looks depending on the hairstyle.

Lyrics Coming out of my cage And I've been doing just fine Gotta gotta be down Because I want it all It started out with a kiss How did it end up like this It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss Now I'm falling asleep And she's calling a cab While he's having a smoke And she's taking a drag Now they're going to bed And my stomach is sick And it's all in my head But she's touching his chest Now, he takes off her dress Now, let me go I just can't look its killing me And taking control Jealousy, turning saints into the sea Swimming through sick lullabies Choking on your alibis But it's just the price I pay Destiny is calling me Open up my eager eyes Cause I'm Mr Brightside I'm coming out of my cage And I've been doing just fine Gotta gotta be down Because I want it all It started out with a kiss How did it end up like this It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss Now I'm falling asleep And she's calling a cab While he's having a smoke And she's taking a drag Now they're going to bed And my stomach is sick And it's all in my head But she's touching his chest Now, he takes off her dress Now, let me go 'Cause I just can't look its killing me And taking control Jealousy, turning saints into the sea Swimming through sick lullabies Choking on your alibi But it's just the price I pay Destiny is calling me Open up my eager eyes 'Cause I'm Mr Brightside I never I never I never I never

I remember seeing this video and buying the album at Target for $7. My friends had no clue who they were, but we listened to it over and over and this song still holds up 13 years later.

I lived through this song’s lyrics just before was fresh off the album press. Nothing like a knife in the heart to start off your first steps into adulthood,. It really prepares you for what’s yet to come. 😂

There's an alternate version !?!?! And it gets recommended 10 years later !? Ok.

Man, I loved this band so much in high school. They are one of many bands on my MP3 player directly responsible for my hearing damage and minor case of tinnitus. Worth it. It just sounds better when it's deafening you.

I've heard a version where the bass comes in early and the intro is longer, that's my fav.

i will love them until the day i dieeee

This is how they’ll perform with social distancing

I actually like this video better than the other one

The was the very first release of Mr. Brightside. It was re-released a year later that with the version everyone knows. Remember seeing this in Britain in 2004.

One of my favorite music videos from The Killers.

Am I the only one who can't tell the difference?

if you don't like the killers we can't be friends.

this makes me want to go back, and be a kid, or a teenager living my best life, suffering from a crush at the 2000's.... 2019 sucks, gosh i miss school days...

Brandon looked like Ashton Kutcher at the time.

This song is so PURE MUSIC ! PURE FEELINGS !! Wahhh.... every sec in that song is awesome ! We should be lucky to know that song, lets share !! ^^ take care, peace =)

I met someone several months ago and developed really strong feelings for them. They're an amazing person and I found myself so able to open up to them and just love being in their company. I just found out yesterday that they've been dating one of my best friends for a month. This has always been one of the songs that best sums up my life, but right now it's hitting harder than ever. I don't want to be Mr. Brightside, but I've never had any choice.

♪ It started out with a kiss How did it end up like this? It was only a kiss It was only a kiss ... ♬

I've been in love with this song since I was 14 and I'm 19 now, I realized that it's been a long time

Wow!!! This song brings out a powerful nostalgic feeling. Literally takes me back to 2004/2005 to a very specific moment. It’s hard to explain but it’s like if you could relive a memory this song does it.

I think this is actually a perfect song... I can't stop listening

This version is softer and I love it xxxxxx

why did i get this recommendation ten years later

Difference is the guitar is deeper to highlight bass and vocals more

i guess i`m mr. brightside ... all lyrics on this song happened to me .. fuck once i`ve heard this song i`ve got hooked... i sing it everyday ...

I kinda like this more. It sounds and feels raw

I love this more than myself💕

You can hear the pain in his voice. I love this song

I still almost can't listen to this song. But I can't not listen to this song. Just shimmering, glorious, heart-rending. Everything everybody has ever said. What would this world be without this song?

It's wonderful to see a very shy Brandon on this video knowing the great showman he became throughout the years

Cuando en ese tiempo nadie apostaba por ellos,con exitasos como éste los llevó a la cima.Los Killers se mantienen vigentes desde aquel lejano 2004,cuantas versiones regravadas de todos sus álbumes hemos gozado.Ya para que más,ahí se los dejo.

This video should be titled "The Killers - Mr. Brightside (Low Budget Version)"

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life❤

Now it all makes sense. This was the first version I heard while working in Asia, and I heard it often. It was a huge club hit in many Asian countries done this way. I always wondered why I heard a different version.

this makes me miss having rock on the airwaves back in the day. these days, especially for my generation, rap, trap, and generic pop music is really the only game in town for music. it's all I hear at parties, and even though I like genres like rap, I just wish people in my generation would be willing to appreciate rock music better.

This album is just too good. Makes me feel nostalgic even tho I haven’t stopped listening to it. It’s just perfect

The Killers never fail to cheer me up. Or Brandon on his own. His voice and his music is a gift from God. No matter what "crisis" I seem to be dealing with their music is here for me like a musical hug and a whisper into the ear saying "everything...will be all right" (hehe also song lyrics from them) ♡

"Open up my eager eyes... Because I am Mr. Brightside..." I love that song.

This "alternate version" is way better than the other video!

Play this at my funeral 😂😂 Watch me open up my eager eyes

this is my favourite song of all time

I love the Killers so much , the singer has such a soothing voice ❤️☺️❤️☺️

This song NEVER gets old.

"Let me go" 😭😭

I'm pretty sure this is the early version first released as a single in 2003. So if you listen very closely to this and the version on Hot Fuss, it's actually a bit different.

Finally RU-vid is recommending me something good.

I remember feeling exactly like this for a long time. Couldnt get the thoughts out of my head. Drowned them out in various ways. I wasnt mr brightside. I married the girl. Took a shitload of work to get there.

In 2024 i still love this song ❤

First time I've seen this version. It's good, but I like the more elaborate and colorful version better.

Best. Song. Ever

Never knew there's an alternate version

I hate how I relate to this song so well. It's pathetic

Ah, the truly timeless classic that is Mr.Brightside. it's been a whole five minutes since I last heard it, I was beginning to have withdrawal symptoms 😂😍

Wait... i thought it‘s the original Version? Even on iTunes is this the Original Version Everyone asked, here‘s what i found out: -Autotune on Brandons Voice in the Chorus -Instruments are more Raw (less mixed and quiter) -Bass is more Crunchy and dominant -Drums are slightly different -less background vocals

So I’ve never listened to this song in my life, but when I first heard it come on I knew every word??

Nostalgia

Han pasado los años pero esta cancion sigue siendo mi preferida. SIMPLEMENTE HERMOSA.

I think this version is better than the other one. This is very original

Can see why you made an alternative version of Mr. Brightside. I can see the lead voice Brandon Flowers look as cute as Ashton Kutcher. Love the original MTV video with all the quasi Victorian costumes and dresses.

Brandon bebé

MOOOOOM RU-vid’s reccomended algorithm is giving me gems again

I just can't stop listening to this

Still killing me 10 yrs later 🤧🤧🤧

Recommended this after.. let's see.. oh 10 years, well then

mr.brightside is a hit

WHO'S WATHING THIS IN 2018 AND NOW I EDITED THIS IN SEPTEMBER 5,2020 :)

This version > the final version For real, the vocals are clearer, and the drums are more erratic and exciting.

love how raw this is

Killers killed it with a killer song that totally killed me

"I never" stop listening to this incredible song

i don't think that there's a day this year that I haven't listened to this song

Esta canción en todas las versiones posibles es épica!

I never knew this video existed until 10 years later, thanks youtube

i prefer this version bc it sounds more natural and the vocals are louder.

Me sigue gustando esta canción, ya pasaron muchos años. Es una de esas canciones que define mi secundaria ( este año termino:'v) me trae muchos recuerdos buenos y malos, sin embargo, es imposible no sentirse nostalgia. Espero algún día escucharla en vivo.