Time to Retire Mr Briteside

[Marcus Aurelius]

ROAD HOUSE by the DOORS sounds right for us geriatric boomers 

 

[CSBill]

21 hours ago, JPL7 said:

How about we stop playing it anyway, due to the fact it’s not a positive song to begin with?! Do ppl not realize it’s a song about being freaking cheated on?!? Just because it’s got a poppy beat, doesn’t mean it’s a cheery song, nor is it a football anthem.  it’s actually a depressing song lyrically. 

I know nothing about the song so I did some Google Gemini research: 

 

“Mr. Brightside" by The Killers is a true story about lead singer Brandon Flowers discovering his girlfriend cheating at a Las Vegas bar when he was 19, leading to an imagined scene of betrayal and intense jealousy. The "Mr. Brightside" persona is the narrator's ironic attempt to stay positive amidst crippling heartbreak and rage, symbolized by the repeated "I never" at the song's end. The lyrics depict his internal struggle, fueled by jealousy, which makes him feel trapped and tormented by sick lullabies in his mind. 

 

Overall Meaning: 

The song captures the raw experience of discovering infidelity and the debilitating, obsessive nature of jealousy. The title, "Mr. Brightside," is a poignant and ironic nickname for the narrator, who is desperately trying to stay optimistic and put on a brave face despite the devastating pain and rage he feels. The song's upbeat melody contrasts with its dark and melancholic subject matter, reflecting the cathartic release found in the shared experience of heartbreak. 

 

So there you have it. It’s a terrible song with a fully depressing origin and message. A guess it perfectly suits a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan. 
 

But a pump up song? Really? The only thing more depressing than the origin and lyric's of the song, is hearing it.

[machine gun kelly]

On 10/6/2025 at 12:58 AM, Simon said:

 

Agreed

Guys, I agree that song should only happen with a decided win, or winning with maybe 30 seconds left in the game and a two score lead.  We look stupid by playing it prematurely.  I didn’t notice it, but that was a big mistake.

[Chandler#81]

I’ve been saying this since Knox got married 🤦‍♂️

[SirAndrew]

Brightside needed to be retired after the CMAC show in Canandaigua sold out mostly because of the Bills, but the guys who love the song didn’t even show up. It was fun while it lasted, move on for good karma.