Are we human?

So the new Killers video came out a few weeks ago, "Human," and I've been too busy to actually get around to writing about it here. Shocking, considering last year I would've jumped at the chance to write about Brandon Flowers' new shoes! I suppose I've gotten a little burned out on the band, though. I still love them, of course, but there's too much in the real world pulling me away from music.

For those who've missed it, you can catch the whole video over on YouTube, though embedding has been disabled.

So what do I think? Well, it sounds a lot like the first album, Hot Fuss. Slap some guyliner on Brandon and it'd be hard to not assume it was from the Mr. Brightside days. The difference, however, is that it has a more longing sound to it than the first album. The angst is a bit more mellow and it doesn't have any real passion. Not necessarily a bad thing, since sometimes you don't want to listen to stuff as driving as, say, "Andy, You're a Star", but it's noticeably mellowed.

It's got me pretty hopeful about what the third album is going to sound like. Here are the lyrics:

I did my best to notice
When the call came down the line
Up to the platform of surrender
I was brought but I was kind
And sometimes I get nervous
When I see an open door
Close your eyes
Clear your heart...
Cut the cord

Are we human?
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answer
Are we human?
Or are we dancer?

Pay my respects to grace and virtue
Send my condolences to good
Give my regards to soul and romance,
They always did the best they could
And so long to devotion
You taught me everything I know
Wave goodbye
Wish me well..
You've got to let me go

Are we human?
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answers
Are we human?
Or are we dancer?

Will your system be alright
When you dream of home tonight?
There is no message we're receiving
Let me know is your heart still beating

Are we human?
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answers

You've got to let me know

Are we human?
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answers
Are we human
Or are we dancer?

Are we human?
Or are we dancer?

Are we human
Or are we dancer?