That isn't irony. Maybe you could call it ironic if the song was asking the listeners to shoot themselves but it isn't and the song doesn't have anything to do with Christmas music being bad.
I first heard this song when I was in high school and one thing that stood out to me was the way he says “Believes me” @ 3:35. Ten years later I’ve stumbled upon this song again and I just waited for that moment in the song. Just love it.
I cannot believe I have enjoyed and listened to this song ever since it came out, but this (2021) is the FIRST time I actually listen to it on Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone!
+montse piña and in December (I don't know whether you know or not, Montse,) they came out with a sequel! Lol (;o)* It's called *Dirt Sledding*...Killers: as crazy as ever...eheh ehhh Season's greetings! Melody Fox d(*_*)b (aka Melody Chrismix and the Princess of Rock) Love Peace Music
Lyrics Oh, Santa I've been waiting on you That's funny kid Because I've been coming for you Oh, Santa I've been killing just for fun Well, the party is over kid Because I, because I got a bullet in my gun A bullet in your what Don't shoot me Santa Clause I've been a clean living boy I promise you, did every little thing you ask me to I can't believe the things I'm going through Don't shoot me Santa Clause No one else around believes me But the children on the block they tease me I couldn't let them off that easy Oh, Santa It's been a real hard year There just ain't no getting around this Life is hard but look at me I turned out alright Hey, Santa Why don't we talk about it, work it out Believe me, this ain't what I wanted I love all you kids, you know that, hell I remember when you were just 10 years old Playing out in the desert Just waiting for a sip of that Sweet Mojave rain In the sweet Mojave rain The boy was on his own Don't shoot me Santa Clause I've been a clean living boy I promise you, did every little thing you ask me to I can't believe the things I'm going through Hey, Santa Clause No one else around believes me But the children on the block they tease me I couldn't let them off that easy They had it coming, so, why can't you see I couldn't turn my check no longer The sun is going down and Christmas is near Just look the other way and I'll disappear forever Don't shoot me Santa Clause No one else around believes me But the children on the street they tease me I couldn't let them off that easy Believe me Santa, Santa
Matthew Gray Gubler did a great job of directing this! I had no idea. Yes, I’m here because of his Instagram post. Now onto the next MGG directed Killers video!
I watch this every time a teen kills themselves after beaten, this time adriana kuch, 14 took her life the day after her beating was posted online. i dont understand why she didnt kill her attackers first th-cam.com/video/UjdtJmoDBMw/w-d-xo.html
1:50 yo that’s gube’s handwriting 😭🥺 I’ve loved the killer’s since high school, and now that I’m a fan of MGG too I can’t help but notice all of the little things in this video that just scream Matthew
I've always felt this song to be about the fear of going to hell and viewing God as a judge who wants to punish us for our sins while ignoring all the circumstances and pain we went through that led us to commit them. But God is not like that.
This year I have listened to this Xmas song the most!! I am obsessed with the sound of the guitar and when Brandon says “believes me” in the later part of the song! The Killers are just everything … I’ll never tire of listening to them x
In the heat of August, I love this song. I'd hate to think how many times I've played it and it never gets old. And when I put it on I have to hear it a few times in a row ! !
In 2007, when I received the first Gen IPOD touch during Christmas... the first song I listened to was this one. It was brand new... and a banger..... and still is.
This is honestly one of the funniest music videos I’ve ever watched. “Santa Age 8” makes me laugh out loud every single time, as does Mark, Dave and Ronnie disguised as Christmas trees
Baby Killers… LAS MEJORES CANCIONES NAVIDEÑAS, LAS MÁS DIVERTIDAS E INGENIOSAS ACTUALES SIEMPRE SON DE USTEDES! Gracias!!! Por consentirnos cada año con canciones especiales 🎄
This is hands down the best Christmas song ever written and the best Christmas video ever filmed. Really wish it had more recognition because it definitely deserves many accodlades
I found this Wayy back on on Music on demand when I was young and to this day I never forgot about it and I'd throw it on from time to time even not during Christmas. But when the holidays come around and people are putting on the overused "Classics" I cant help but think to myself "I wish more people knew about don't shoot me Santa"
This song does such a great job of conveying that feeling you get when you're begging Santa not to kill you.
🤣🤣🤣🎄⛄⛄ facts!
I hate it when he does that😢
Truly me when I am begging Santa not to shoot me
Right
Festive dread
The guy who plays Spencer Reid in Criminal Minds, Matthew Gray Gubler, directed this video.
THIS MAKES IT 1000000 TIMES BETTER OMG
That's why I love it so much. Bc of Matthew
no he didn't... you're thinking of Dirt Sledding
Susana Diaz He 100% did... look it up
+Susana Diaz yes he did
"A bullet in your what?!" gets me everytime. Perfect delivery.
yes!!!
This is how I start every December and it’s still a great song.
You are not alone!
I wish there are more Christmas songs like this one.
Same here! Christmas isn't Christmas until I hear this song five times in a row.
I start this shit any time of the year
Я из россии, песня-классссссс!!!!!!
Perfect song for 2020 Christmas!
CORRECT
Glad that I’m not the only one who thinks so
Same
Perfect song for EVERY Christmas
same here!
When I was 15, I thought this video was the funniest thing on earth. I'm 26 now, and it's still the funniest thing on earth.
Matthew Gray gubler directed this music video
Same here, I love it
At 40, this video still cracks me up!
@@genevagould8276 Same😁
Agree and I'm older
😆
I love how almost all of the Killer's music videos look like they'd make really interesting movies
Music Videos use to be mostly mini movies, I'm glad some have kept it up
Matthew gray gubler directed this
Yes! 🥰
Ughhh the raw desperation in his voice during the last line always gets me. Hes really pleading. Amazing.
I love that too!
It's that time of the year again... Now I can listen to this in public.
Guest what... it's that time again!
@@senorbolanosbolanos2764 lol
same doe
Hello! Good morning! And Merry Christmas even if you don't celebrate.
Yeas!!
Ready for Christmas 2019 with this. It's a must for Christmas!!
yes
Yes. We just started this morning!
Check out dropkick Murphy's Christmas song. Also a must have!!
Essential Crimbo listening ;)
Ouço todo ano
The best, and darkest, of The Killers’ Christmas songs. The whole “Santa age 8” still slays me.🤣
Sleighs you? 😉
@@jamiecase well played sir well played indeed
@@jamiecase I like what you did there 👏
Santa is Turkish. He doesn't have a gun, he just uses his fists. On heretics.
@@aclark903that's Saint Nicholas aka Sinterklaas
This has been considered a classic Christmas song for me and my family
The only Christmas song that doesn't make me want to shoot myself.
Ironically, it's about asking Santa not to be shot.
NitroRad o
NitroRad lol true
there are 11 more that won't make you want to shoot yourself. check them out
Nitro Rad
That isn't irony. Maybe you could call it ironic if the song was asking the listeners to shoot themselves but it isn't and the song doesn't have anything to do with Christmas music being bad.
Brandon Flowers in a christmas sweater with minimal dancing and a mildly concerned expression as he plays maracas is my sexuality
Jajajaja🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha omg
3:13
I ... this might be the most perfect thing I've read in ages.
Crazed ginger Santa is mine
Yep. Seems like something Matthew Gray Gubler would direct.
exactly my thoughts
Omg yes
Yup that's my bby
I heard from an interview that he did direct one of their videos. Was it this one?
dirt sledding too i think
I first heard this song when I was in high school and one thing that stood out to me was the way he says “Believes me” @ 3:35. Ten years later I’ve stumbled upon this song again and I just waited for that moment in the song. Just love it.
That always stood out to me to, it’s so special.
I really like that part too, along with his "woo!" at 3:14
"You can choose the Christmas songs this year" "Oh, in this case..."
I cannot believe I have enjoyed and listened to this song ever since it came out, but this (2021) is the FIRST time I actually listen to it on Christmas.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Same here 😉
Me too!
Hi me from 2 years ago, you did it again. Merry Christmas!
protect this song at all costs
I just woke up in the middle of the night, in August, with this song in my head and an absolute urge to listen to it.
Dude I’m literally in the same exact scenario right now lmao
It does that to you, It’s addictive
Out of every Christmas song, I listen to this one the most.
Same here
The season is coming :D But for me it's always the season.
Mine is "merry christmas, kiss my ass" by all time low
Mine is all I want for Christmas is you by mcr
Yes! It's finally getting to that time of year where I can listen to this song without getting looks!
I feel you.
+Flame Games Tbh, if I play this video I get weird looks no matter what time of the year it is
+Flame Games Believe me, I still get looks this time of year singing this.
+- 007 - Dude you need to stop feeling strangers.
Joseph Laramie *touches sensually*
"Santa Age 8" gets me every time hahaha
hahhaha yeah funny af
Me too lol
just saw this for the first time laughing so hard
I love how it looks like Brandon cracks up when Santa says he turned out alright.
Looks disturbingly like my cousin ...
This NEVER gets old. No matter how many times I watch it over the years. I love it too much.
this man has such a gorgeous voice, he can make a song out of anything and STILL make it sound great.
middle of july and im still singing this
Me too
hola gracias
+Tim Donovan :D November 2015, almost 9 years later and I still listen to iT :P because I loveeee it!
+montse piña and in December (I don't know whether you know or not, Montse,) they came out with a sequel! Lol (;o)* It's called *Dirt Sledding*...Killers: as crazy as ever...eheh ehhh
Season's greetings!
Melody Fox d(*_*)b (aka Melody Chrismix and the Princess of Rock)
Love Peace Music
Tim West same
And that time of the year has finally arrived!!!
Brandon’s “whoo” at 3:14 gets me every time lol
We all say that "whoo" at the right time, too. lmao.
he said: whoo 👀
Ok, its that time of the year again. let us enjoy!
Lyrics
Oh, Santa
I've been waiting on you
That's funny kid
Because I've been coming for you
Oh, Santa
I've been killing just for fun
Well, the party is over kid
Because I, because I got a bullet in my gun
A bullet in your what
Don't shoot me Santa Clause
I've been a clean living boy
I promise you, did every little thing you ask me to
I can't believe the things I'm going through
Don't shoot me Santa Clause
No one else around believes me
But the children on the block they tease me
I couldn't let them off that easy
Oh, Santa
It's been a real hard year
There just ain't no getting around this
Life is hard but look at me I turned out alright
Hey, Santa
Why don't we talk about it, work it out
Believe me, this ain't what I wanted
I love all you kids, you know that, hell
I remember when you were just 10 years old
Playing out in the desert
Just waiting for a sip of that
Sweet Mojave rain
In the sweet Mojave rain
The boy was on his own
Don't shoot me Santa Clause
I've been a clean living boy
I promise you, did every little thing you ask me to
I can't believe the things I'm going through
Hey, Santa Clause
No one else around believes me
But the children on the block they tease me
I couldn't let them off that easy
They had it coming, so, why can't you see
I couldn't turn my check no longer
The sun is going down and Christmas is near
Just look the other way and I'll disappear forever
Don't shoot me Santa Clause
No one else around believes me
But the children on the street they tease me
I couldn't let them off that easy
Believe me Santa, Santa
Matthew Gray Gubler did a great job of directing this! I had no idea.
Yes, I’m here because of his Instagram post. Now onto the next MGG directed Killers video!
Santa is a really righteous dude.
Matthew G and the killers = best thing EVER
100% AGREE
Fuck, even their joke songs are fucking amazing..
Have you ever heard their song they wrote for Yo Gabba Gabba?
FManAngryAmerican what song
Minitonka Spaceship Adventure
Even when they're making jokes songs no one takes seriously, it still sounds great
Who doesn't take this seriously
I take this one seriously as a song. Not Joel the lump of coal though. That's clearly a joke
@@Hii-ec6nr it would be silly to take it 100% seriously when he's talking about killing all those people and Santa shooting him
I watch this every time a teen kills themselves after beaten, this time adriana kuch, 14 took her life the day after her beating was posted online. i dont understand why she didnt kill her attackers first th-cam.com/video/UjdtJmoDBMw/w-d-xo.html
Can't get enough of this song!
Still their best Christmas song.
+r13lilwendz Still THE best christmas song
+r13lilwendz said no one EVER
+fossy111 is that a killers song?
r13lilwendz Well I am saying it!!! It is my opinion.
Sam Monahan I think it is.
At last a group who did and original song for Christmas.
How old are you, 12 ?
There are COUNTLESS Bands, Singers and Acts that have done "original" Songs, especially when it comes to HipHop
Eysenbeiss I'm 12 do you have a problem with that!
Christmas Lights Coldplay
A Killer's Christmas was something I didn't know I needed
The entire album is essential this time of year
Como cada año, vengo a escuchar canciones navideñas de los Killers!! ❤️🎄Xmas 2022
Best music video ever?
The Killers and The Gube brought me here. Love both talents so much.
Yea totally
i love the almost impassive "woo" at like 3'15! cool song, cool video!
1:50 yo that’s gube’s handwriting 😭🥺 I’ve loved the killer’s since high school, and now that I’m a fan of MGG too I can’t help but notice all of the little things in this video that just scream Matthew
I JUST SAW HIS HANDWRITING TOO I WAS LIKE "wait thats matthew's handwriting-"
"But the children on the block they tease me I couldn't let them off that easy" is this song about a mass shooting on christmas
...maybe...
Or before Christmas
Badass line.
Reindeer suicide bombers everywhere
Pumped up kicks with jingle bells
I've always felt this song to be about the fear of going to hell and viewing God as a judge who wants to punish us for our sins while ignoring all the circumstances and pain we went through that led us to commit them. But God is not like that.
It's not even December yet but I've already started listening to this again
今改めて聞いても本当良い曲。大好き。
Hope y'all are having a good Christmas!
Never knew this existed until now, and I cannot believe it.
The guy in the Santa costume was having the time of his life. I love it! :'D
Me and my brother used to listen to this song all the time now we don’t even talk 😔
Am I the only person who listen this song all the year???
No 😍
Nope
No.
Yes out of 8 billion people it’s just you congratulations
Sweet, melancholic and weird. Such a classic song.
Felicito a Matthew Gray Gubler por este perfecto video y sobre todo a The Killers por sus locas y apasionadas canciones
I did not need another reason to love MGG, as I already had a million and two. But now I know I have a million and three, so thank you.
Oh god I still love this song 2024
Thank god for Killers, making Christmas more alternative ;)
Its fucking epic
Finally! I get to listen to this song a million times for the next month.
Art come true again.
I heard this song for the first time last week and I've been listening to it nonstop since then. It's beautifully bizarre and gorgeously sung.
This year I have listened to this Xmas song the most!! I am obsessed with the sound of the guitar and when Brandon says “believes me” in the later part of the song! The Killers are just everything … I’ll never tire of listening to them x
In the heat of August, I love this song. I'd hate to think how many times I've played it and it never gets old. And when I put it on I have to hear it a few times in a row ! !
Yoooooo it's about that time of the year again!
In 2007, when I received the first Gen IPOD touch during Christmas... the first song I listened to was this one. It was brand new... and a banger..... and still is.
absolutely fall in love with this song xD
How did I miss this for 11 years?!?!
Knowing who directed this (Matthew Gray Gubler) it makes so much more sense now.... OK not really. But now I know why its so weird. ;-P
Bc he's a fuckin GENIUS ahah
this is incredible
Their best Christmas song so far and great video by Mathew :) Love them
BEST CHRISTMAS SONG
Ever!
Great directing skills by Matthew Gray Gubler. 💖 (The main reason why I'm here. Haha!)
+Hayley Greguhn same XP
+Hayley Greguhn Reid!
Same
same!
same
my best christmas song
This song really gets me, reminds of my childhood. Also, fuck, I was only 7 when this came out.
Haha i was 11
***** Believe me man, being 7 and a teenager are too very different things.
Otávio Do Not Look Here Google Are you implying that I don't know what it's like to be a child? lmao
***** No man, just sayin' that I'm old enough for nostalgia.
+Otávio Do Not Look Here Google And you got 7 likes... Bet someone will be a dick and like it to make it 8
This is honestly one of the funniest music videos I’ve ever watched. “Santa Age 8” makes me laugh out loud every single time, as does Mark, Dave and Ronnie disguised as Christmas trees
Yeah, Mark, Dave and Ronnie disguised as Christmas trees breaks me up every time LOL
Thank u Killers for making the only Christmas songs I can bear. Especially love this one.
Love this Effin video.. Santa fist pumpkin in the car driving gets me evertime!!!
Baby Killers… LAS MEJORES CANCIONES NAVIDEÑAS, LAS MÁS DIVERTIDAS E INGENIOSAS ACTUALES SIEMPRE SON DE USTEDES! Gracias!!! Por consentirnos cada año con canciones especiales 🎄
Amén
"its been a real hard year" hittin harder in 2020
This is hands down the best Christmas song ever written and the best Christmas video ever filmed. Really wish it had more recognition because it definitely deserves many accodlades
I found this Wayy back on on Music on demand when I was young and to this day I never forgot about it and I'd throw it on from time to time even not during Christmas. But when the holidays come around and people are putting on the overused "Classics" I cant help but think to myself "I wish more people knew about don't shoot me Santa"
One of my favorites ever! Greetings from the land of Santa. Thank you america for another great song!
To anyone who is reading this Merry Christmas and hope you have a great holiday.
Danella Nelson thank you, you too 🎄
3:14 Brandon's really unenthusiastic "whoo" is such a hilarious touch lmao
Mood lol
This song will be important in 2024 just like it was in the years before... oh Santa...
2009: It's been a real hard year.
2020: Tell me about it...
I come back to his song every year
Gubler is an absolute genius! ❤️
Still my favourite chirstmas song of all time
Almost that time of the year!!
Ready for Christmas 2021 with this one
I remember when this was released! And I am already listening for the 2022 Christmas.
Tweaker Santa is a real one.
Wow I've been listening to this for 12 years already....this is my Christmas classic. Along with a great big sled!
Brandon Flowers wrapped in tinsel. Who would need anything else?.....
Maybe some reindeer antlers, a candy cane in his nose and maybe Christmas tree bulbs in his ears, ( but hey, I'm just spitballing here!)
Marina Rhett Sturgill ahahahaha
Every year I come here in December.
My favourite Christmas song
this is definitely my favorite song
yess it's almost that time of the year so i have an excuse to nonstop listen to this song
Merry Christmas 2022 from me and mine to you and yours!
im going to listen to this song every Christmas eve for the rest of my life