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. 

[Captain Caveman]

Never made sense to me while we're playing this weird song about getting Cuckolded.

 

We should switch to Black Betty by Ram Jam

 

 

Edited October 7 by Captain Caveman

[Mikie2times]

4 hours ago, CSBill said:

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.

Ya, I have no clue here. I like everything from the Doors to Dr Dre, and The Killers as well, but I don't get "pumped up" listening to any of the songs they have. Solid music, but just not a football song. I don't get it, never have.   

[JP51]

I am baffled by this song too... but, the players and the stadium seems to like it... Kinda  like in Pitt... they play Renegade it just becomes a thing...  So, i really dont care one way or the other... just win... if the players like it.. then awesome... 

[EssexBill]

Sorry to revive this as I wasn't the biggest fan of the song but I was taking my kids to school this morning and it came on the radio and I was blasting it out, they thought I was crazy 😄

 

Been having a bit of a rough time recently with getting laid off at work and an elderly parent probably not having long left, it was nice to have somehting take my mind off it for a few minutes, go bills!

[SoonerBillsFan]

The perfect song for Bills fans...

[boyst]

On 10/7/2025 at 4:53 AM, CSBill said:

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.

And I bet you didn't realize "Hey Yeah" by outlast was a cheating breakup song, too.

[BuffaloBillyG]

1 minute ago, boyst said:

And I bet you didn't realize "Hey Yeah" by outlast was a cheating breakup song, too.

Just wait until he reads some of the lyrics in Taylor Swift songs...

[letsgoteam]

On 10/6/2025 at 12:54 AM, WEATHER DOT COM said:

Awful karma - it’s stolen valor - not our song.

 

Moment it was played at the two minute warning was the moment the nail drove through the coffin in this game

 

Seeing Mack Hollins pump his offense up while it played was nauseating 

Reminds me when the Bills got fired up from Renegade in Pittsburgh.

[BuffaloBillyG]

On 10/6/2025 at 9:52 PM, Marcus Aurelius said:

ROAD HOUSE by the DOORS sounds right for us geriatric boomers 

 

You talk about Road House, then include a Gif from People Are Strange. You, kind sir, have proven Jim Morrison correct.

[strive_for_five_guy]

28 minutes ago, EssexBill said:

Sorry to revive this as I wasn't the biggest fan of the song but I was taking my kids to school this morning and it came on the radio and I was blasting it out, they thought I was crazy 😄

 

Been having a bit of a rough time recently with getting laid off at work and an elderly parent probably not having long left, it was nice to have somehting take my mind off it for a few minutes, go bills!

Hang in there, man!  I actually had a brief laugh when I first read your post, as the line break was at the bolded and for a brief moment that’s where I thought you were going with things.

[CirclnWagons]

If we’re getting rid of things not working for this team, perhaps we should start in the front office 

[EssexBill]

7 minutes ago, strive_for_five_guy said:

Hang in there, man!  I actually had a brief laugh when I first read your post, as the line break was at the bolded and for a brief moment that’s where I thought you were going with things.

Thanks bud, appreciate it 👍

 

lol at how it read, I’m a married man so definitely not getting laid lol

 

This song actually made me think back to last season and the snow game with the 49ers in particular, looking back last season was so special because of the big cuts they did and no-one expected us to compete, it was almost the perfect fairytale if only Kincaid could have held on to that pass