i think its about religion and hes asking if he can be by gods side w/ jesus (is there room for one more son)and that he needs god to understand all the pain in his life and how "you gotta help me out" refering to god.the i got soul but im not a soldier part is talking about how he feels that although he has the soul that god has given him, he can't fight all of lifes battles by himself. and although there are so many helpless souls(everyones lost)he understands his problems (the battle is won)
It's an anti war song at heart in my opinion, its not saying soliders dont have a soul, but rather a call to the people of america and the world, open your eyes to your leaders they will send you off to war for their own profit and their own glory. I like bill bailey but hes totaly missed the point!
As i said in my opinion, i never claimed to be right :), to me it seems as if comes from a conversation in parts from some one who was destined to join the army. The the joy of music you find your own meaning in songs, not that i read into every song. Theres plent of sites devoted to peoples interpretations, the only one who really knows is the song writer themselves. Whats your interpretation?
I would add a few links but i dont think youtube lets you add external links,blocked my first reply.
well, to be fair i never really try to interpret the meaning of song lyrics, better to just listen and enjoy rather than analyse i think. but what i didnt think you were right about was the "open your eyes to your leaders they will send you off to war for their own profit and their own glory" part. youre right, people can have their own opinions and thats fine but this is mine.
It's a little hard figuring out what the video had to do with the song, but I love mysteries and, most importantly, this song, so it's a 5 star by me! ^^
Everytime a friend asked me what song I wanted to play at my funeral ! The later the better of course but certainly the song that reflects the most my spirit !! I agree with lyanne007... this is the song that I listen when I feel sad or nostalgic that the energy packed inside reminds us the strongest moments of our existence and always pushes us to enjoy the life at the maximum !!!
Just search "War Child I Got Soul But I'm Not a Soldier". I feel quite guilty telling you that, because this version actually has some artistic quality outside the line that everybody knows. The cover is literally just that line repeated with some rap because it sounds sort of R 'n B-ish. It's a nice idea, seeing as it's for charity, but you can tell approximately 10 minutes of thought went into the entire project.
this song and human to me are by faaaaaaaaaaaar the best songs i have ever heard .Also the meaning that both of them bring is superb and really deep feelings. i love the killers !!!!!!!!!!
Si prestan atención, en la parte en que la chica le pega a Brandon una bofetada, se nota como q Brandon no aguantaba la risa en la grabación, pero luego se puso serio, naahhh se, eso es lo q me pareció a mi
they're so awesome,,because the writer of these song's has the brain's to listen to the past's great music...and then copy it in a new and fresh way that sounds,,,,,,,awesome. thats why. i suggest you listen to the Kinks Ray Davies style in the 70's especially Village Green Society,,,and Powerman vs Lola...and Aurthor. those albums are all The Killer's basic template for their success...trust me...go listen to those albums and you will hear the Killers over 30 year's in the past.
i forgot the first one that is all most the best.....Something Else....Ray Davies was a genius who wrote more classic listenable songs and is still preforming than you could ever imagine. my niece told me to listen tothe Killer's,,and i said after 20 seconds to her,,,,I've got something to tell you about the Killer's...and she fought with me at first,,,,but now thanks me for turning her on to the Killer's grandfather......Ray Davies. listen...I think the Killer's are incredible too..i do.
haha me and my buds sang this song running around the track at school.. everyone else was like "WTF?" seeing us 5 guys singin "I got soul but im not a soldier!" its a good song though
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lol lol lol he is riding a donkey!! how epic lols is tht lol
b3333333p 2 years ago
In the begining they TOTALLY sound like the Beatles! Vocal wise
RainbowCowsxx 2 years ago
why are there arguments on every fuckin video. every one like. GET OVER YOURSELFS PEOPLE :) NO ONE CARES.
SshhBatman 2 years ago 2
How about we stop fighting about what the lyrics mean and just enjoy the song!
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citruuus 2 years ago
This video is AMAZING!!
apiefan 2 years ago
the killers are rad
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two things....These changes aint changing me, the cold hearted boy I use to be...wtf, lol
And wtf is the donkey about??? lolol
Beastie583 2 years ago
because donkeys are awesome!
PikaPlushie 2 years ago 2
i think its about religion and hes asking if he can be by gods side w/ jesus (is there room for one more son)and that he needs god to understand all the pain in his life and how "you gotta help me out" refering to god.the i got soul but im not a soldier part is talking about how he feels that although he has the soul that god has given him, he can't fight all of lifes battles by himself. and although there are so many helpless souls(everyones lost)he understands his problems (the battle is won)
super2ernie2man 2 years ago 11
nice point of view!
RRMMRROO 2 years ago
your statement made no fucking sense, whatsoever, and i have a very religious background
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Okay, why don't people post? Also, whose doing the rating here? Hello....... yu gotta help me out........
backhandgrip1 2 years ago
1:28 omfg so hottttt <3
SierraCupcake 2 years ago 5
OMGGG. totally agreee:)))
haahah favorite scene of music video!!!
<33333333
dsbfcbml 2 years ago 2
L U S T . A D U L T E R Y !
Theses guys grew up i Las Vegas, remember. They know it all. (I know someone who knows the guitar player)
backhandgrip1 2 years ago
just focus on the music people ;3
GrowingObsession 2 years ago 6
It's an anti war song at heart in my opinion, its not saying soliders dont have a soul, but rather a call to the people of america and the world, open your eyes to your leaders they will send you off to war for their own profit and their own glory. I like bill bailey but hes totaly missed the point!
TomBrynJones 2 years ago
..really? i dont think your right.
megauga 2 years ago
As i said in my opinion, i never claimed to be right :), to me it seems as if comes from a conversation in parts from some one who was destined to join the army. The the joy of music you find your own meaning in songs, not that i read into every song. Theres plent of sites devoted to peoples interpretations, the only one who really knows is the song writer themselves. Whats your interpretation?
I would add a few links but i dont think youtube lets you add external links,blocked my first reply.
TomBrynJones 2 years ago
well, to be fair i never really try to interpret the meaning of song lyrics, better to just listen and enjoy rather than analyse i think. but what i didnt think you were right about was the "open your eyes to your leaders they will send you off to war for their own profit and their own glory" part. youre right, people can have their own opinions and thats fine but this is mine.
megauga 2 years ago
Naw, it's about L U S T . A D U L T E R Y! Hey, these guys grew up in Las Vegas , they know it all!
backhandgrip1 2 years ago
sonds like the song for you is "war pigs"
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shit music for shit people.
ArmedHogs 2 years ago
shit people, with shit comments.
Τhe Killers <3
MrsLovegee 2 years ago 6
hi my name is shitty mcgee and i agree to this comment and that i love the killers
CINTERPOL 2 years ago 2
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you are shit fuck off in my languaje chingate puto de mierda
001leonidas 2 years ago
amazibg video
the killers are fucking amazing
and Anton Corbijn is a fucking genius! :P :P
bono300vox 2 years ago 4
JERICHOOOOO
zoeohman 2 years ago 2
I want a lil burro to ride
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pretty obviously lip syncing
datasupa 2 years ago
really did you really put that its a fucking video of course he is lip singing
DrinkDrankPunk72 2 years ago 3
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dockie1964 2 years ago
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dockie1964 2 years ago
I GOT SOUL BUT IM NOT A SOLDIER!!!
lcguinea 2 years ago 7
gman urself
LilYaGuMan 2 years ago
well i dont know it im just asking
hyperboy174601 2 years ago
!!!!!!!! I seen themm!
Friiemopunk 2 years ago
whats the meaning of the song?
Jabbarrzz 2 years ago
i no wats the meaning of the song
hyperboy174601 2 years ago
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NICOLEDFREYER123 2 years ago
i think brandon was born in the desert and has a love for the land and the culture
1coldjosh 2 years ago
I've got a badge, but I'm not a badger
ImTeslabeotch 2 years ago 7
I have always wondered. Does he say sun or son?
Crinderman 2 years ago
son :]
MissMolly191 2 years ago
ive got bones but im not a boner
crazybdog6 2 years ago 5
C'est une vraie bombe!!
TheLudob 2 years ago
It's a little hard figuring out what the video had to do with the song, but I love mysteries and, most importantly, this song, so it's a 5 star by me! ^^
People really do make weird comments...
LittleCrazyGamer 2 years ago
weird people weird comments
hyperboy174601 2 years ago
Weird comments.
ringhloth 2 years ago 4
so true
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that asian chick got big boobs
furbielicious08 2 years ago
Yeah she does lol
jkbish 2 years ago
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got a fag but im not a faggit
IanMacEoin 2 years ago
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ive got a vagina but i aint a cunt!!
chris1984allen 2 years ago
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ive got a bum but im not a bummer
pheron17 2 years ago
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IV GOT STONES BUT IM NOT A STONER!
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i live in china....
... but im not a vagina
VAGINA
maultiermaster 2 years ago
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i got tea but im not a teaser
i got knee but im not a fistfucker
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i got bones but im not a boner
DontEatMyHam 2 years ago
i've got love but im not a lover
yodude93 2 years ago
it is class!
gh3babby 2 years ago
I'VE GOT GANG BUT I'M NOT A GANGSTER.
punkzaznboi 2 years ago
i've got time but i'm not a timer
jjpelle 2 years ago
I GOT A PEN BUT IM NOT A PENIS
SADFEETFEAR 2 years ago
I'VE GOT TOAST BUT IM NOT A TOASTER
RYANRMcfc 2 years ago 15
awwee ronnie♥
mcrchickluvsmikey14 2 years ago
search undiscovered loner
RyanPotrikus 2 years ago
I'VE GOT HAM BUT I'M NOT A HAMSTER
ppauly 2 years ago 15
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ive got pen but im not a pennis loool
CeliozEden 2 years ago
Everytime a friend asked me what song I wanted to play at my funeral ! The later the better of course but certainly the song that reflects the most my spirit !! I agree with lyanne007... this is the song that I listen when I feel sad or nostalgic that the energy packed inside reminds us the strongest moments of our existence and always pushes us to enjoy the life at the maximum !!!
Nikovibes 2 years ago 4
The numbers indicate the order the pieces should be viewed to understand the story.
fourmoyle 2 years ago 3
dammn brandon is sooo fucking hot when hes in the shower all wet
kimberlylopezz 2 years ago 2
I love this song, whenever I feel sad, I listen to it and then it makes me feel great!
Lyanne007 2 years ago 5
i love the expression on the women's faces. they're so... puissant
dkkauwe 2 years ago
there is a new one of this song out
does anyone know were i can find it on youtube pleasee?
TheImover22 2 years ago
whats with the numbers the girls are holding throughout the video?
dlrieck 2 years ago
I'm pretty sure it's counting down. To the showoff between the whores (excuse me) and the cowboys/outlaws...
Maybe.
I dunno.
chloetheninja123 2 years ago
Just search "War Child I Got Soul But I'm Not a Soldier". I feel quite guilty telling you that, because this version actually has some artistic quality outside the line that everybody knows. The cover is literally just that line repeated with some rap because it sounds sort of R 'n B-ish. It's a nice idea, seeing as it's for charity, but you can tell approximately 10 minutes of thought went into the entire project.
ChristheSuperDude 2 years ago
search songwriter silent parade
spaceman20killers 2 years ago
also whenever i hear this song it reminds me of all the great things in life that make life greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat ! 5/5 subscribed
forthbridg 2 years ago 4
this song and human to me are by faaaaaaaaaaaar the best songs i have ever heard .Also the meaning that both of them bring is superb and really deep feelings. i love the killers !!!!!!!!!!
forthbridg 2 years ago
ohh, I' ve been waiting for this video since I first saw it!!
It's so coooooool!!
Lillllibulllli 2 years ago 2
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I'mma let you finish but.... Beyonce has one of the best videos of all time!
mannahearts 2 years ago
How can people say the uk version is better? This is so perfect and original. My all time favorite band.
juansi77 2 years ago 2
definitely in my top 10 favorite songs
IL0VEPANCAKES 2 years ago 6
southland tales ftw
nelandquinten 2 years ago
Is it just me, or is this video an homage to Russ Meyer's "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" ?
PencilNeckedGeek 2 years ago 5
I think so. I love it's surreal imagery.
sirmercutio99 2 years ago 2
I got soul..but im not a soldier!!!
heliumwars 2 years ago 2
sooo.........what exactly ARE all of these things he's done?
datasupa 2 years ago
your mother, your sister, your grandmother, your great grandmother
HeigouZ 2 years ago
you forgot hamster.
typhoidxastroxzombie 2 years ago 2
Да, песня просто класс! Да и клип тоже угарный, своеобразный такой, минимум - необычный=)
HoseAdidas10 2 years ago
English?
Feebeeism 2 years ago
SEX
katiekillion 2 years ago
young soul rebels copying the killers .killers are better in my opinion
MsTigerpower 2 years ago
They diddnt Copy them.
They did a cover of it for charity under permittion of the killers... pfft.
skyandkit 2 years ago
what say..... beautiful song
TheKillersMehdi 2 years ago
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This video is AWESOME!!!
rockinpablo 2 years ago
Si prestan atención, en la parte en que la chica le pega a Brandon una bofetada, se nota como q Brandon no aguantaba la risa en la grabación, pero luego se puso serio, naahhh se, eso es lo q me pareció a mi
Sesgada 2 years ago
which is your favorite video? this or the UK version?
Sesgada 2 years ago
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ilike the young soul rebels much better.
BingBangBoh 2 years ago
Brandon in the shower for a whole fourteen seconds. Oh oh oh.
KHlovechild 2 years ago 2
oops wrong timing!!
bcoolio43 2 years ago
lol look at his face at 1:20....(he is cute)
bcoolio43 2 years ago
don't mess up the mascara in the shower (Brandon Flowers is the greatest)
frongwadder 2 years ago
stupid stipid G.A..L
cutieondraya44 2 years ago
My daughter was in the hospital, and my wife, my two daughters, and I danced to this song in the ICU.
Beautiful memories.
colincoby 2 years ago 3
Is your daughter ok?
24teejay1 2 years ago 2
She's doing great.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger right? Thanks for asking. All the best.
colincoby 2 years ago 2
5* and fav
inferywow 2 years ago
this song reminds me of astroland in NYC when its closed in the winter
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this song is great they did a wonderful job on this, i got the ringer at MyFavoriteRingTone. com today, go killers keep rockn it
sarahpalin3231 2 years ago
LOVE them
pausosexy 2 years ago
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Uk version is better.
deyohn 2 years ago
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I love the killers, they're awesome but their videos are weird....
waabooz08 2 years ago
you should watch the UK version I think it's more them
annatheHPtwerdfightr 2 years ago
^_^ no they r not u just need to have the right mind settings to get them! :)
MasterOfFlash92 2 years ago
anyone know where to get those costumes? cuz i really want one...
manyvipable 2 years ago
dixie gun work's i think might have want you are looking for duster?
sashaxwp 2 years ago
the killers kick ass
superball94 2 years ago 5
LOL xD llael
dogether 2 years ago
Here is when each scene begins.
Scene 1 - 1:12
Scene 2 - 3:50
Scene 3 - 1:42
Scene 4 - 0:31
Scene 5 - 3:17
Scene 6 - 2:25
Scene 7 - 4:21
Scene 0 - 0:00
collin115 2 years ago 3
Thanks =)
Halchemist15 2 years ago
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what movie is this?
collin115 2 years ago
wells it's based off "tomb stone" but's it's not a real movie. it's a music video.
rand101l 2 years ago
search ryan hey world
spaceman20killers 2 years ago
why are they so awesome??
Najeehendrix 2 years ago 6
they're so awesome,,because the writer of these song's has the brain's to listen to the past's great music...and then copy it in a new and fresh way that sounds,,,,,,,awesome. thats why. i suggest you listen to the Kinks Ray Davies style in the 70's especially Village Green Society,,,and Powerman vs Lola...and Aurthor. those albums are all The Killer's basic template for their success...trust me...go listen to those albums and you will hear the Killers over 30 year's in the past.
CHUCKLOVES1969 2 years ago
i forgot the first one that is all most the best.....Something Else....Ray Davies was a genius who wrote more classic listenable songs and is still preforming than you could ever imagine. my niece told me to listen tothe Killer's,,and i said after 20 seconds to her,,,,I've got something to tell you about the Killer's...and she fought with me at first,,,,but now thanks me for turning her on to the Killer's grandfather......Ray Davies. listen...I think the Killer's are incredible too..i do.
CHUCKLOVES1969 2 years ago
WEll, I find it strange. Because.... This video is more Sam's Town style, but it was on Hot Fuss...
haloguy32 2 years ago 2
whats with the like fembots?
and the numbers?
someone explain it to me please
damworthdancin 2 years ago
On Wikipedia It Says The Videos Out Of Order But, The Numbers Put Together.
JohnnyRaySanchez1993 2 years ago
lol when brandon falls in the shower
DinoSaysRarr 2 years ago 5
i've noticed he falls quite bit in videos lol
in don't shoot me santa haha.
purplepotatoe92 2 years ago 3
amazing song
SpanishGuy18 2 years ago
i know wat thw video is about
MrObamanator 2 years ago
DAEWON SONG
TheJuniorCop 2 years ago
haha me and my buds sang this song running around the track at school.. everyone else was like "WTF?" seeing us 5 guys singin "I got soul but im not a soldier!" its a good song though
wren2468 2 years ago
Officially the most bizarre music video ever
themachine2 2 years ago
sta bien xida
la rola
vale la pena skuxar
ste grupo
92dunk 2 years ago
1:27-1:42 = dear god
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Easily the strangest death was the report of a 19 year old mans head exploding everywhere followed by a heart explosion
NewAgeCancer 2 years ago
yeah, so im sopposed to believe that some magical force is going to kill me, cuz i watch killers video? get a life ..
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NewAgeCancer 2 years ago
The first 30 seconds are totally 100% epicness
goob67896 2 years ago
hot fuss was so amazing..
KathrynChung 2 years ago 4
I'm surprised so few viewers realize this video is a tribute to the films of Russ Meyer, especially Faster Pussycat, Kill Kill
dogterd 2 years ago 3
who?
jaketherake89 2 years ago
Ciudad de México 7/11/09. the KILLERS yeah!!!.
lihuhu 2 years ago 2
es demasido caro ¡¡¡¡¡¡
ChundomanX 2 years ago
yeah really
BumperJumperFilms 2 years ago
why are the girls holding up cards with numbers on it? thanks
collin115 2 years ago
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Eleventytwoo 2 years ago
The numbers are the correct order of the scenes of the movie
midias12 2 years ago
Intro song to the premiere episode of Jericho. An awesome show and and awesome song.
PaulG85 2 years ago
this is the shit!
(it rocks)
3347714370 2 years ago 2
The killers vien a montreal !!!!
aller acheter vos billets.
The Killers go at montreal,
go to buy your tickets!
lebonin5 2 years ago
uuu la mejor rolaaaaaa vamos THE KILLERS
simplexavy 2 years ago
brandon flowers is so cute ^.^
greenconverse121 2 years ago 3
Oh god, I love this song.
jellocase 2 years ago
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Hot Fuss was such a great album. They had so much potential. Too bad they chose to cash in and suck.
knut 2 years ago
actually, i find they get more listenable with each album. they had no indie cred to sell, just a great pop rock band. take it as is!
gnutro 2 years ago 2
at 10 seconds he really looks like weezer lead singer rivers cuomo
fuchalo 2 years ago
lol you're right
lflr4lnco 2 years ago
the asiatic girl is hot
slash71019 2 years ago 3
good song. video is a little weak
garcimq 2 years ago
why are they in a trailer park??!
theESSnEMM 2 years ago
I love the killers! Their music is awesome!!!! the lead singer is HOTTTTT!! I forget his name..."I've got soul but I'm not a soldier"
Dnewhall20 2 years ago 2
brandon flowersssss
wishwash11111 2 years ago
Oh yeah thats right...Thanks!!
Dnewhall20 2 years ago
I love this song!
watercupk 2 years ago
Good job...great for those who listen...Freddy Mercury is cheering for you...
museken 2 years ago
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why does there always have to be some hidden meaning to a song?...can't it just be a good song...(the end)
redbob13 2 years ago
Not only that, in the UK version all the girls are kissin' the guys, in the American vid they show b*tches killin guys... That's messed up, WTF?.
6irondriver 2 years ago 2