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Mr. Brightside by McFly

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McFly

Mr. Brightside

From The Greatest Bits: B-Sides & Rarities2005

Written by Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning

Produced by Jason Perry

Lyrics

Mr. Brightside

Coming out of my cage And I've been doing just fine 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 'Cos I just can't look its killing me And taking control Jealousy turning saints into the sea Swimming through sick lullabies Choking on your alibi But it's just the price I pay Destiny is calling me Open up my eager eyes 'Cos I'm Mr Brightside (repeat) I never I never I never I never

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About this track

"Mr. Brightside" is a song by McFly from the album The Greatest Bits: B-Sides & Rarities, released in 2005. The song was written by Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning. It was produced by Jason Perry.

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  • Brandon Flowers— 293 credits as songwriter & producer →
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