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The Lumineers — Brightside
Album: Brightside
Avg rating:
6.4

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Total ratings: 1342









Released: 2021
Length: 3:30
Plays (last 30 days): 5
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I can see it in the air
Every word was like a smoke from a cigarette
You were blowin' in your hands
The heater broke in the Oldsmobile

And the light in your eyes
Alone on the freeway

I was stranded in the bed
You were listening to The Dark Side of the Moon
I could barely see your eyes
Psilocybin in a hotel room

And the light in your eyes
The waves on the ceiling

I'll be your brightside, baby, tonight
I'll be your brightside, baby, tonight
Tonight

You were tired of Tacoma
I was tired of believing we were right
Losing every other friend
Finding nothing in the afterlife

But the light in your eyes
Alone on a feeling

I'll be your brightside, baby, tonight
I'll be your brightside, baby, tonight
Tonight

You're stranded on the bridge
You're crying for your kids
I'll be your brightside, baby, tonight
Tonight
Tonight

I could see it in the air
Every word was like a smoke from a cigarette
Sun is coming up ahead
Get your crack the windshield shine

And the light in your eyes
Alone on the freeway

I'll be your brightside, baby, tonight
I'll be your brightside, baby, tonight
Tonight

You're stranded it on the bridge
The cops are closing in
I'll be your brightside, baby, tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Comments (28)add comment
 bam23 wrote:

I will not question anyone’s music taste (well, mostly) but this song is painful for me. The relationship between the singing and the rest of the piece grates intensely. Surely this need not be the case ?



There is something in Shultz's voice when he sings the chorus that's a bit disconcerting. Like he's straining uncomfortably. It may actually just be the production, or a bit of both.

In reality I think this is just his style. If you listen to the whole album, this isn't the only track where it sounds like his vocal chords are at their limit.
Posted 2 days ago by Murray    [ Reply ]
 Ipse_Dixit wrote:

Surprised this isn't rated higher than a six. We are a fickle bunch. While it doesn't break new ground, it is a solid song that is well executed. I gave it an 8.



"a solid song that is well executed" - that's not exactly high praise though, is it? Sounds like the definition of a 6 at best to me! 
Posted 2 days ago by Murray    [ Reply ]
I will not question anyone’s music taste (well, mostly) but this song is painful for me. The relationship between the singing and the rest of the piece grates intensely. Surely this need not be the case ?
Posted 2 days ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:

Assuming they write their own material, why is it in a key the singer can't handle?

And today, the App wouldn't let me skip to the next song. What fresh hell is this?



The search for perfection in music is a fool's errand, and completely misses the humanity of music. Maybe the app was trying to teach you a lesson in humanity?
Posted 6 months ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
This is almost a perfect song. The notes he hits in the chorus "brightside" just don't quite resonate with the rest of the song for me.
Posted 8 months ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
Man I am sooooo tired of this song.  But I like that it gives me that feeling of familiarity that I'm at Radio Paradise... so I have mixed feelings.
Posted 9 months ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 clwguy wrote:

I like the Lumineers, but this song is so out of tune that it's painful to listen to.






Kinda like the way it hurts 
Posted 9 months ago by Reem    [ Reply ]
Just so bad to my ears - ahh PSD.
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
I just crowned this Bill's favorite song!  (at present)
Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:

the people saying this is out of tune or they called it in are fucking non-musical… mental. this is a brilliant tune



Just marked it down from 5 to 2 just to annoy you.
Posted 1 year ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:

Assuming they write their own material, why is it in a key the singer can't handle?


Ugh, right - that guy sings like a double amputee - can't hold a note, can't carry a tune.
Posted 1 year ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
the people saying this is out of tune or they called it in are fucking non-musical… mental. this is a brilliant tune
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 clwguy wrote:

I like the Lumineers, but this song is so out of tune that it's painful to listen to.



Totally agree, this one feels phoned in for sure. 
Posted 1 year ago by nysbeerguy    [ Reply ]
 tompoll wrote:

Another alum of the Adam Duritz School of Flat Singing.



good call.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I like the Lumineers, but this song is so out of tune that it's painful to listen to.
Posted 2 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
Surprised this isn't rated higher than a six. We are a fickle bunch. While it doesn't break new ground, it is a solid song that is well executed. I gave it an 8.
Posted 2 years ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
I'll be your brightside, baby, tonight
when the wheels come down
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
A Wonderful tune! I rated it with 8! 
Posted 2 years ago by philonair    [ Reply ]
Just heard this live at The Gorge Amphitheatre! Being honest, went for their opener, Gregory Alan Isakov. 

But the crowd stood the whole time for The Lumineers. So so neat being in a crowd of adoring fans.

Posted 2 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
Plays (last 30 days): 7
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I guess that's a sign this song isn't doing it for people.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Assuming they write their own material, why is it in a key the singer can't handle?

And today, the App wouldn't let me skip to the next song. What fresh hell is this?
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Won some tix to see them at Red Rocks a few years ago....a romp stomping good time was had by all.
Posted 3 years ago by jef    [ Reply ]
Good Tune!
Posted 3 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 GTT wrote:

"You were listening to the Dark Side of the Moon. " Nice reference.

the lyrics are quite amazing, simple and dark and evocative of a sad and hopeless existence

Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:

I want to hear a cover of this by Mister Mister. I just want to hear Bill say, "That was Mister Mister Brightside."




Then they could cover Mr. Brightside by the Killers, why not?
Posted 3 years ago by zair99    [ Reply ]
Another alum of the Adam Duritz School of Flat Singing.
Posted 3 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
I want to hear a cover of this by Mister Mister. I just want to hear Bill say, "That was Mister Mister Brightside."
Posted 3 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
not bad
Posted 3 years ago by thatslongformud    [ Reply ]