Remember that psychic East Asian Elvis? Well he dances! And he sorta knows the words to “Read My Mind.” The Killers shot this clip in Japan, and it’ll test the mettle of your hatred for them, at least when they have a dance-off/leaf-fight with a bunch of school kids in a park. Aww. And look at those silly bicycles! The tight leather jackets! And the, uh, toothbrushing lesson from the green monster mascot?

Comments (20)
  1. shane  |   Posted on Feb 8th, 2007

    Is it just me or is Flowers channeling Freddie Mercury for most of the video? It must be the mustache.

    Regardless, this song is one of the few highlights on Sam’s Town…smart choice for a single.

  2. queazy  |   Posted on Feb 8th, 2007

    Oh snap, Anna Nicole Smith died.

  3. omg-er  |   Posted on Feb 8th, 2007

    Totally the best single off of Sam’s Town. And definitley their best video as of now.

    …Or maybe it’s a tie between this and Mr. Brightside. You gotta love that Moulin Rouge-esque video. But this is definitley better than Bones and When You Were Young. Bones = not the most entertaining video, but amusing. When You Were Young = cinematography too dark (atleast for my taste.) Still love them Killers though. Hope they finally get a Grammy this year.

  4. Nancy  |   Posted on Feb 8th, 2007

    an amazing and fun video. much better than the last two videos. kudos to the killers- can’t wait to see them in april!

  5. they should have gone into a love motel. much more interesting.

  6. what’s with the green monster thing brushing it’s teeth and all?

  7. finn  |   Posted on Feb 9th, 2007

    the best single off of sam’s town, hands down! looking forward to the PSB remix of this as well. not sure about this music video though. for me, it’s just too WTF?!?

  8. Definitely the best single off Sam’s Town. Also a great video, but what the hell is the green thing?!

  9. fatso  |   Posted on Feb 9th, 2007

    yes, i have to agree that it’s the best song off sam’s town. i don’t mind the video. it’s not great… they could have toned down the japanese kitsch a little. it would have made the juxtaposition of the americana lyrics with the japanese city-life more interesting…

    and yes, i did use ‘juxtaposition’.

  10. I don’t see this as being the best on Sam’s Town. My vote would’ve gone to Uncle Jonny or This River Is Wild. As for the video…until Ronnie cuddles the green monster, it’s worthless.

  11. Johnny  |   Posted on Feb 9th, 2007

    This is a pretty flacid try aat something endearing. The lead singer looks like a total prat and there is something very forced about the whole scenario. Certainly in terms of editorial they should have waited to introduce the band before having the lead singer start gesticulating like that. The song is actually pleasant, but the plastic antics and the shove-it-down-your-throat sentimentality is all quite stupid and uncreative. We have seen the Beatles-Meet-The-World shtick all too many times.

  12. Um, hey Brandon Flowers, was that you going through my laundry?

  13. That green thing is a character from a japanese childrens show. ‘Gatchapin’ is the name, i think.

  14. Nico  |   Posted on Feb 20th, 2007

    This video rocks!!! A realy nice video from The Killers!! Thank you ;) Keep Rock alive!

  15. cynthia  |   Posted on Feb 28th, 2007

    I love this song can’t stop listening love the green thing on the video – this song kicks butt!
    Love Cynthia

  16. enyal  |   Posted on Mar 6th, 2007

    ustedes son la mejor banda de las begas y no hay niuna que los iguale yo soy enyal un chico de un pueblo muy pequeño pero eso no me impide que los admire tantoyo los conoci gtscias a alfa radio la mejor estacion de mexico adios y aber cuando bienen

  17. Ms Lynch  |   Posted on Mar 6th, 2007

    This song is brilliant, love it loads……. It is one of the best on Sam’s town, love exitlude n al!!!!!! No Brandon Flowers isn’t a pratt, u the pratt……. Killers r mint, went 2 see them couple of wks ago, they were amasing…… Keep bringing out brilliant songs boys :) x x

  18. Heleny  |   Posted on Mar 7th, 2007

    The Killers live are, without doubt, the best I have ever ever seen. Brandon Flowers has amazing presence and the music is just un-believable. The video shows the intensity of Brandon and he absolutely has the presence of Freddie Mercury. If you EVER have the opportunity to see The Killers live…trust me…..GO!!!!

  19. Shannon  |   Posted on Mar 17th, 2007

    I love this video. I was born in japan, so I remember the green monster in kid shows. Brandon Flowers rocks my world!!!!!

  20. Best song makes me cry lol :)

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