A Dustland Fairytale
A Dustland Fairytale

The Killers - A Dustland Fairytale Lyrics

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A Dustland Fairytale Lyrics

Dustland fairytale beginning
Just another white trash
County kiss
Sixty one
Long brown hair and foolish eyes
He looks just like you want him to
Some kind of slick chrome American prince
A blue jean serenade
And Moon River what'd you do to me
And I don't believe you

Saw Cinderella in a party dress but
She was looking for a night gown
I saw the devil warping up his hands
He's getting ready for the show down
I saw the minute that I turn away
I got my money on a pawn tonight

Change came in disguised of revelation
Set his soul on fire
She said she'd always knew he'd come around
And the decades disappear like sinking
Ships we persevere god gives us hope
But we still fear
We don't know
The mind is poison castle in the sky
Sit stranded vandalized
The draw bridge is closing

Saw Cinderella in a party dress but
She was looking for a night gown
I saw the devil warping up his hands
He's getting ready for the show down
I saw the ending were they turned the page
I threw my money and I ran away
Strait to the valley of the great divide

And were the dreams roll high
And were the wind don't blow
Out here the good girls die
And the sky won't snow
Out here the bird don't sing
Out here the field don't grow
Out here the bell don't ring
Out here the bell don't ring
Out here the good girls die

Now Cinderella don't you go to sleep
Its such a bitter form of refuge
Ah don't you know the kingdoms under siege
And everybody needs you
Is there still magic in the midnight sun
Or did you leave it back in sixty-one
In the of the cadence in the young mans eyes
And were the dreams roll high

Writer(s): Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of A Dustland Fairytale?

There are different fables mentioned here and it all sums up to explain that the real world crushes most of the childhood dreams. When a person is little, they think about playing all day and having fun. Meeting a prince or a princess and have a kingdom. And one day we realize there are murderers and thieves, and people who simply don't want anything good... and there all the fairytales die.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What inspired Brandon Flowers to write 'A Dustland Fairytale'?

    'A Dustland Fairytale' was written by Brandon Flowers during a challenging period when his mother, Jean, was battling cancer. The song reflects on his parents' early relationship and life struggles, serving as a therapeutic outlet for Flowers to understand his father better and grieve for his mother.

  2. How did Bruce Springsteen come to collaborate on the reworked version of 'A Dustland Fairytale'?

    The collaboration for the reworked version titled 'Dustland' began with an unexpected text from Bruce Springsteen to Brandon Flowers in February 2020, suggesting they work on the song together. After verifying the sender through Springsteen's son Evan, whom Flowers knew, they eventually recorded the song together post-COVID-19 delays.

  3. What are some of the visual elements used in the music video for 'A Dustland Fairytale'?

    Directed by Anthony Mandler, the music video features a narrative style with references to the cult classic movie 'The Outsiders'. It depicts an older man reflecting on his youth and past conflicts symbolized by gang rivalry and personal relationships. The story culminates in reconciliation and reflection on past actions.

  4. What is significant about the lyrical mention of 'Cinderella' and 'slick chrome American prince' in the song?

    'Cinderella' represents Brandon Flowers’ mother, reflecting her grace and challenges, while the 'slick chrome American prince' symbolizes his father's charismatic yet complex persona. These characters underscore the fairy tale-like but gritty reality of their love story set against their humble beginnings.

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