Time to Retire Mr Briteside

[todd]

3 hours ago, In Summary said:

Like Brightside, the replacement song should have:

1) 148 beats per minute tempo

2) a memorable instrumental opening riff to alert listeners 

3) ability to be sung along to

4) notable popularity when the target demographic was 12-20 years old

5) fewer wounded male and cheating themes

 

I'm sure some AI assisted query gets you a few decent candidates.  Then you just get the PA guy/in-game media planner to find a player who likes the song so you can say the song choice was a spontaneous/organic thing. 

 

New stadium. New song. 

 

Most importantly, no friggin’ modern country garbage. 

[Since1981]

Right here, right now. Or Van Halen  

 

 

[WotAGuy]

2 hours ago, machine gun kelly said:

I thought it was Rocky Mountain High.  

That’s John Denver. Joe Walsh - much cooler. 

[Buffalo ill]

Just play this song from a nice little band founded in Buffalo. 

 

[DaggersEOD]

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.

Ok so we’re implying that we’re going to “Brightside” our opponents and all they can do is pathetically sing like a drama kid about it?

 

It’s a bit “sacking of Berlin-y” for me but I can see why the players get excited. 

[I Am The Liquor]

1 hour ago, Buffalo ill said:

Just play this song from a nice little band founded in Buffalo. 

 

Love when someone finally brings up some good old BUFFALO DEATH METAL!!!! I would go with S/R/S though for sure.  That is usually what I crank before primetime games or after Allen has a killer game.

[Einstein]

9 hours ago, frostbitmic said:

Mr Brightside and the train horn should be left to the wrecking ball, never to make it across the lot to the new building.

 

The train horn pisses opposing fans off.

Which is worth its weight in auditory gold.

[In Summary]

3 hours ago, strive_for_five_guy said:

AI gave me this, I’m in!

 

 

Well done sir.

[WotAGuy]

45 minutes ago, Einstein said:

 

The train horn pisses opposing fans off.

Which is worth its weight in auditory gold.

It pisses Bills’ fans off too.

[Dan Darragh]

Just a couple of comments by a way too old guy who had to look up the song on youtube:

 

1. Talk about inappropriate songs as sports anthems: "Sweet Caroline"?  Really?

 

2. For those who pay attention to things outside of our borders, the Liverpool soccer team in the EPL sings "You'll Never Walk Alone" before every game?  What's that all about?

 

3. If my girlfriend was swapping bodily fluids with some other guy, I think writing a song about it is the last thing that would come to mind.  Just sayin'.

[Neo]

Tangent …..  Virginia Tech doing Enter Sandman is one powerful stadium music moment.  Call me old school. but the music, energy, Flag and ROTC kids jumping up and down brings tears to my eyes …

 

 

 

 

[boater]

22 minutes ago, Neo said:

Tangent …..  Virginia Tech doing Enter Sandman is one powerful stadium music moment.  Call me old school. but the music, energy, Flag and ROTC kids jumping up and down brings tears to my eyes …

 

 

 

 

Now only if VT's record were as good as it's entrance...

 

I like Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" ..I think the lyrics cross over to a professional athlete's situation. It's not the perfect song, but it is better than a sad song about infidelity, jealousy, betrayal and paranoia. Unwritten is big in soccer culture, I don't know if it is used in the US.

 

 

[EssexBill]

3 hours ago, Dan Darragh said:

Just a couple of comments by a way too old guy who had to look up the song on youtube:

 

1. Talk about inappropriate songs as sports anthems: "Sweet Caroline"?  Really?

 

2. For those who pay attention to things outside of our borders, the Liverpool soccer team in the EPL sings "You'll Never Walk Alone" before every game?  What's that all about?

 

3. If my girlfriend was swapping bodily fluids with some other guy, I think writing a song about it is the last thing that would come to mind.  Just sayin'.

I’m a Manchester United fan so it goes without saying I can’t stand Liverpool and that song but I have a begrudging respect for it. It was adopted by them after Gerry and pacemakers (a famous local band) did a cover of it and their legendary manager Bill Shankley gave it his seal of approval.
 

The song itself is about unity and pride and took on a deeper meaning after the hillsborough tragedy in 1989, so there is some history to the song being so popular 

 

I prefer glory glory man united myself 😁

[Since1981]

I LOL when German stadiums play country roads or Caroline. 99 Luftballons here we come!! Hilarious 

 

[Dan Darragh]

21 hours ago, In Summary said:

Like Brightside, the replacement song should have:

1) 148 beats per minute tempo

2) a memorable instrumental opening riff to alert listeners 

3) ability to be sung along to

4) notable popularity when the target demographic was 12-20 years old

5) fewer wounded male and cheating themes

 

I'm sure some AI assisted query gets you a few decent candidates.  Then you just get the PA guy/in-game media planner to find a player who likes the song so you can say the song choice was a spontaneous/organic thing. 

 

New stadium. New song. 

 

OK, here's what ChatGPT returned:

 

✅ Existing Songs That Fit Your Criteria

1) “Chelsea Dagger” – The Fratellis (147 BPM)

Instrumental riff: One of the most instantly recognizable openings in modern sports.

Sing-along: Stadium classic; the “da-da-da” chorus is built for crowds.

Popularity window: Huge with people who were teens and young adults in late 2000s–early 2010s.

Themes: Energetic, fun — no breakup/cheating drama.

 

2) “Seven Nation Army” – The White Stripes (≈124 BPM, but crowds chant it at faster tempos easily)

(Not exactly 148 BPM but works perfectly at 148 when played over sound systems.)

Opening riff: Among the most iconic riffs in stadium history.

Sing-along: Universally chanted (“Ohhh—oh—oh-oh-oh-oh-oh”).

Popularity window: Became huge worldwide with teens 2003–2015 and remains so.

Themes: Heavy guitar energy, not a relationship song.

 

3) “Song 2” – Blur (approx. 137 BPM; can be bumped to 148 without distortion)

Instrumental cue: Immediate punch-in “Woo-hoo!”

Sing-along: Simple, loud, perfect for goal/score moments.

Popularity window: Massive with Millennials and Gen-Z when they were teens.

Themes: No cheating / heartbreak.

 

4) “Can’t Hold Us” – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (146 BPM)

Riff: Brass and piano hits give an immediate “the game is on” feel.

Sing-along: Repetitive hook, easy for fans.

Popularity: Dominated radio/YouTube when many of today’s 18–30 demographic were teens.

Themes: Upbeat, victory-focused, no toxic romance content.

 

5) “Centuries” – Fall Out Boy (148 BPM)

Opening cue: The “some legends are told…” vocal + drum hit is instantly recognizable.

Sing-along: Big anthem chorus, very stadium-friendly.

Popularity: Hugely popular with teens (2014–2016).

Themes: Triumph + legacy, not romance.

 

6) “Believer” – Imagine Dragons (≈148 BPM when performed live)

Riff: Drum-heavy percussive start people recognize immediately.

Sing-along: Very chant-able.

Popularity: Major anthem for 12–20 age range in the late 2010s.

Themes: Personal strength, not relationships.

Edited 22 minutes ago by Dan Darragh

[Your Brown Eye]

3 hours ago, boater said:

Now only if VT's record were as good as it's entrance...

 

I like Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" ..I think the lyrics cross over to a professional athlete's situation. It's not the perfect song, but it is better than a sad song about infidelity, jealousy, betrayal and paranoia. Unwritten is big in soccer culture, I don't know if it is used in the US.

 

 

 

Good Lord, could you find a song with any less testosterone in it?

 

Somebody just posted a video of 100,000 fans jumping up and down to the VT Hokies entrance of Enter Sandman with fireworks blasting off, and you follow it up with this suggestion?

 

Maybe instead of going in the locker rooms for half-time, both teams could set up shop at the 50-yard line and get manicures and drink fruity smoothies.

 

 

[BuffaloBillyG]

Does anything actually get retired on this team? Mr. Brightside would just get re-signed to the PS, called up to the gameday roster a couple times and then signed back to the active roster when Girls Just Wanna Have Fun gets placed on the IR.