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Genre: Music
Date of upload: Dec 13, 2009 ^^
Rating : 4.882 (23,134/761,797 LTDR)
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Once at the mall, while I was lining up for the cashier, this song started playing on the radio. I couldnât help but sing along to myself. Then another voiceâa manâin the line started singing along, too. It was such a feel-good momentâtwo humans who didnât know each other, connected by The Killers through this song. I was smiling inside the whole time, and I bet the other The Killers fan was, too. =)
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The song is asking the question: Are we free, or are we subjects of society? Human means we can do what we want when we want. Dancer is referring to a puppet dancing on string. Having someone move you were they want you to go, thinking for you, and living our life like a routine that is all planned out. If you listen to the other lyrics you can see that dancer is actually referring to a puppet. "Cut the cord" or let us free is essentially what he is saying.
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FAQ
-The correct lyrics are "are we human, or are we dancer"
-The above line was inspired by a quote from Hunter S. Thompson, saying America is "raising a generation of dancers". Dancers is used to symbolize that we live to meet expectations, like we're choreographed. (up to interpretation?)
-In my personal opinion, the word "dancer" was used instead of "dancers" for a reason. It is used to let us know he is not talking about the profession or hobby, but rather a state of being (like a species?). This way it matches how he used "human" instead of "humans".
-Yes, The Killers are the best band ever.
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My sister passed away when i was 2 years old. My mom recorded me saying "this song reminds me of my sister" when i was 9 years old. My mother was shocked because me and my sister had a good bond when she was born. She used to cry a lot but when i was there to play with her she would start laughing and smiling. At my 10th birthday my mom and dad gave me a cd with The Killers - Human on it. Everytime something sh*t happens this song will come on the radio ( like right now i broke my thumb ). Me and my mom were riding to the hospital and my mother turned on the radio, this song came up and i had that several times. And when this song comes up i feel something in my body. And then is when i know i have a beautiful sister angel standing on my shoulder. I believe in miracles, sometimes miracles are closer then you think. I love you Eva R.I.P 11-06-2004
You will for always be my angelâ¤
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This video was filmed at Goblin Valley State Park in Utah. My last time there was in April, 2012 when I took my Troop of Boy Scouts there for spring break. We had a wonderful time exploring the goblins and hoodoos, camping, and hiking slot canyons in the San Rafael Reef. Little did I know I would lose one of my Scouts to suicide 5 months later. Watching this video brought back so many memories of better times. Grief truly never leaves you. It's the price we pay for loving those souls whose lives are intertwined with our own. I miss you Braedon and wonder often who you would be today. You were an amazing young man. You should be here. đ
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@Anotherguy1st
7 months ago
This was my wifes favorite song. I hope she's dancer now. By that I mean I hope her soul is free to fly among the angels in heaven with her family and friends. I'll always miss you baby!
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