Leave The Bourbon On The Shelf

Album: Sawdust (2007)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • Released in August 2007, this long awaited song is called the "holy grail" of Killer's tracks as the first part in the murder trilogy which includes "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine" and "Midnight Show." >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Matthew - Calgary, Canada

Comments: 10

  • Daniel from KentuckyWell it could be the entire album. http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/blog/why-hot-fuss-by-the-killers-is-about-a-murderous-homosexual-relationship
  • Maya from Vancouver, BcActually Jenny was suffocated and then dumped in the ocean. Likely not a lake because of the lyric 'Well crashing *tides* can hide a guilty girl' because there are no a lot of tidal lakes out there... and also he doesn't kill her in this song, he kills her in Midnight Show.
  • Ty from Denver, CoI love this song, but i don't see where in the song he kills her. I Figured out (This is probably total common sense. Either that or im totally wrong) That the reason for the fight in the firs place was Jenny was cheating on the dude in the song (or he was totally paranoid and thought she was. Best song in the trilogy!
  • Erika from Fox Valley, WiMy feelings are he either suffocated or broke her neck. I'm leaning towards suffocation though based on the line in Midnight Show "I took my baby's breath beneath the chandelier of stars and atmosphere" .... but that doesn't necessarily rule out snapping her neck. I love the trilogy but I think I like "Bourbon" the best.
  • Kylie from Ventura, CaOh,and yeah, Jenny was suffocated and then dumped in a lake.
  • Kylie from Ventura, CaI love this song, and the whole trilogy. That part totally makes me think of a crazy guy too!
  • Joanne from Dundee, United KingdomI love the bit in this song when he sings, 'the televisions on..I turn it off and smile' It just has quite a sinister feel to it, you can imagine a crazed guy doing that, dont you think?!
  • Erica from Portland, MaThe lyrics make sense. "I'm not satidfied until I hold you tight." Brandon *did* suffocate Jenny, right? That's what everyone says. It makes sense with the other two songs.
  • Michaela from Camden, Nj....I disagree, I think it was great. The Killers have always been known to be very versatile and I think they've continued their tradition. I'd rather listen to a diverse band then one who's songs all sound the same any day.
  • Sonia from Melbourne,Kind of a let down, I reckon.
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Chris Tomlin

Chris TomlinSongwriter Interviews

The king of Christian worship music explains talks about writing songs for troubled times.

John Kay of Steppenwolf

John Kay of SteppenwolfSongwriter Interviews

Steppenwolf frontman John Kay talks about "Magic Carpet Ride," "Born To Be Wild," and what he values more than awards and accolades.

Martyn Ware of Heaven 17

Martyn Ware of Heaven 17Songwriter Interviews

Martyn talks about producing Tina Turner, some Heaven 17 hits, and his work with the British Electric Foundation.

Sugarland

SugarlandSongwriter Interviews

Meet the "sassy basket" with the biggest voice in country music.

Song Titles That Inspired Movies

Song Titles That Inspired MoviesSong Writing

Famous songs that lent their titles - and in some cases storylines - to movies.

Director Paul Rachman on "Hunger Strike," "Man in the Box," Kiss

Director Paul Rachman on "Hunger Strike," "Man in the Box," KissSong Writing

After cutting his teeth on hardcore punk videos, Paul defined the grunge look with his work on "Hunger Strike" and "Man in the Box."