READ MY MIND
Poetry turned into Music
THE KILLERS
The Killers have been a very successful group for many years, thrilling audiences and pleasing fans. One of their hit singles was "Read My Mind" from the new album, Sam's Town which was official released on February 13, 2007. The song peaked at #62 on the Billboard Top 100. It also charted at #15 on the UK single charts. In 2009, the song was voted at Number 57 in UK radio station XFM's "100 Greatest Songs of All Time. In the same year, it was voted at Number 71 on Absolute's Radio 100 Best Songs of the Decade.
LITERAL OR FIGURATIVE LYRICS AND THE MEANING
The Killers song "Read My Mind" has a lyrical, meant to show the singers feelings. meaning basically describing two people in a relationship that are lacking communication and this problem is slowly leading to the end of their relationships. It can also be interpreted by saying this person cannot communicate with his or her partner and it reveals his trying to live his own life but it isn't working out so he recalls memories they shared.
Reptitive
Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?
Oh well I don't mind if you don't mind
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
Rhyme
Waiting on some sign
I pull up to the front of your driveway
With magic soaking my spine
Simile
The stars are blazing like rebel diamonds cut out of the sun
Analysis
This song is overall a great listen and has amazing beats and spectacular meaning.