The Killers
Human

Dear ones,
today I will dedicate some of my time to you, to explain and present a song that, of course, is not very clear to everyone. 

It's "Human", a single that became a Hit (for reasons far from obvious) by the Killers. "I spent a lot of time and reflection writing this song," declares Brandon (that is, the leader of the group... for those who don't know), "I hate that no one takes it seriously and even accuse it of being devoid of any sense." 
Poor man; it's understandable, darn. It's not even clear to me why there is so much lack of clarity. 
My people, have you ever heard of puppets? Puppets that dance as they are ordered to? What else could "Cut the cord, are we human or are we dancer?" mean?

There's no need to be a genius to understand something like this; you just need to look around, open your eyes, and understand what's happening on the planet we live on. Brandon, of course, realized it and decided to communicate it to us through songs, which unfortunately no one understands. 
Tell me, what could "sometimes I get nervous when I see an open door; close your eyes, clear your heart..." mean? Try to think about it for a moment... let me help you: Open door, a sign of opportunity, a new beginning. But it makes him nervous because he doesn't know what's hiding behind it, yet he comforts himself by closing his eyes and opening his heart, accepting and indeed seizing the new beginning. Doesn't it seem connected? I won't go into explaining what's behind it now. But I'm sure some of you, presumed readers, will understand what I'm talking about. 

What else could "and I'm on my knees, looking for the answer..." mean? Come on, you can't say this song doesn't make any sense. It's not just commercial crap. Brandon knows, Brandon conveys his fears and hopes through songs, clear only to those who really know how to listen to them and are aware of what's happening. 
In fact, the entire Album "Day & Age" is full of meanings, alas, hidden to practically everyone. "Spaceman"... simple as a song, huh? You listen to it and think "God, what song is this? What the heck does all this mean? Bah, nothing. They are a simple little band, they make music just to entertain." Did I hit the nail at least a little? Yes, I'm sure. But I have a bad piece of news for you: "Spaceman" is far from a simple little song. Just like "Human". Not to mention "Neon Tiger"... I would love to tell you much more, I would love to write you all the details... but I know what your reaction would be: "Bah, crazy!" 

Therefore, I hope at least to some of you, it's clear what I'm talking about. And I hope at least someone will share this thought about The Killers with me because they are truly a special band, not simple and commercial as you all think. Try to reflect, to connect reality with their songs, and many things will become clear. Don't be superficial, for those who listen to the Killers: feel them... don't just listen to them. Trust me, they communicate much more to us than you believe. 

If only you knew, my dear ones, if only you knew.