Bling (Confession of a King) Lyrics

[Outro]
It ain't hard to hold
When it shines like gold
You'll remember me

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In “Bling,” Brandon shares the tale of struggling to cope with failure and how easy it is to lose focus on the goals we set on our lives.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did The Killers say about "Bling (Confession of a King)"?
Genius Answer

Brandon Flowers elucidated the song’s meaning in a track-by-track guide to the album:

This was kicking around for a long time and then at the last minute we added some acoustic guitars and it really made it feel like the desert, which all ties right into the album. It’s like Talking Heads and Johnny Cash. I guess it’s like a medal for my father. It’s glorifying the person who does a great job raising his kids, just going to work everyday. A lot of people in bands write about the working stiffs. I wanted to make something that was the opposite, because that’s what my family is and I’m proud of it. My dad is 64 years old, he raised 6 kids and now he’s got 20 grandkids and I guess that’s what the ending of the song is about. When you see him playing with his grandkids he’s a happy man.

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Recorded At
Studio at the Palms (Paradise, Nevada) and Criterion Studios (London, England)
Release Date
October 2, 2006
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