D4L came this close to #2. But I'm afraid Mike got it right.
2. My Chemical Romance - Helena
| Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge |
Burning on, just like a match you strike to incinerate
The lives, of everyone you know
And what's the worst to take? (worst you take)
From every heart you break (heart you break)
And like a blade you stain (blade you stain)
Well, I've been holding on tonight
What's the worst thing I could say?
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long not goodnight
The only justification I need for a #2 showing of the amazing 'Helena' is... THE VIDEO. Yeah this is about songs, but this is one of those rare cases where a video is able to make a song even better than it already is. No matter where MCR ends up down the road, this song/video dynasty will be forever known as the official anthem of the punk-rock with emo and pop seasoning movement. It's got a serious case of build up, and it does not fail to deliver in it's huge finale. This is musical theatrics. And I applaud MCR with extreme pleasure for having such an enjoyable and phenomenal vision through "Helena".
So. If this wasn't #1. I'd be lying to myself.
So don't be surprised.
1. THE KILLERS - MR. BRIGHTSIDE
| Hot Fuss |
I'm coming out of my cage, and I’ve been doing just fine
Gotta gotta gotta be down, because I want it all
It started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I’m falling asleep, and she’s calling a cab
While he’s having a smoke, and she’s taking a drag
Now they’re going to bed, and my stomach is sick
And it’s all in my head, but she’s touching his—chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, let me go
I just can’t look its killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it’s just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
‘Cause I’m Mr Brightside
On this fine New Year's Day, I celebrate the year that Branden Flowers and co. were able to produce the absolutely perfect pop (rock, new wave, whatever) single of the year. My brother, an avid System/Korn fan, loves it. My mom, a dire Celine/Cher fan, loves it. My friends, ranging from Ashlee/Lindsay to FOB/MCR fans, LOVE it. It's just that universal, that well embraced, that well written. It is the untold story we often feel, where the one we love is ripped away from us without a sense of consent or resolution.
Mr. Brightside is one of those songs you just never get tired of. I heard it for the first time last December, and I still love it more than ever; especially after hearing it performed live. It was their biggest hit off their even bigger album, and with just cause. It's just .. man. I don't even know.
But I know this is the only logical choice for the #1 song of 2005.
Thanks so much for the replies, interest, and time for a chart near and dear to my heart.
Have a solid 2006 everyone.