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The Killers — All These Things That I've Done

Album: Hot Fuss
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Total ratings: 930

Released: 2004
Length: 5:00
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When there's nowhere else to run
Is there room for one more son, one more son
If you can hold on
If you can hold on, hold on

I wanna stand up, I wanna let go
You know you know, no you don't you don't
I wanna shine on, in the hearts of man
I want a meaning from the back of my broken hand

Another head aches, another heart breaks
I'm so much older, than I can take
And my affection, well it comes and goes
I need direction to perfection, no no no no

Help me out
Yeah, you know you gotta help me out
Yeah, oh don't you put me on the back burner
You know you gotta help me out, yeah

And when there's nowhere else to run
Is there room for one more son
These changes, ain't changin' me
The cold-hearted boy I used to be

Yeah, you know you gotta help me out
Yeah, oh don't you put me on the back burner
You know you gotta help me out
Yeah, you're gonna bring yourself down
Yeah, you're gonna bring yourself down
Yeah, you're gonna bring yourself down

(''I got soul, but'') I got soul, but I'm not a soldier (''I'm not a soldier'')
I got soul, but (''I got soul, but'') I'm not a soldier (''I'm not a soldier'')
I got soul, but (''I got soul, but'') I'm not a soldier (''I'm not a soldier'')
I got soul, but I'm not a soldier
I got soul, but I'm not a soldier
I got soul, but I'm not a soldier
I got soul, but I'm not a soldier
I got soul, but I'm not a soldier
I got soul, but I'm not a soldier
I got soul, but I'm not a soldier
(''Time, Truth, and Hearts'')

Yeah, you know you gotta help me out
Yeah, oh don't you put me on the back burner
You know you gotta help me out
Yeah, you're gonna bring yourself down
Yeah, you're gonna bring yourself down
Yeah, oh don't you put me on the back burner
You're gonna bring yourself down
Yeah, you're gonna bring yourself down

Over and in, last call for sin
While everyone's lost, the battle is won
With all these things that I've done

All these things that I've done
(''Time, Truth, and Hearts'')

If you can hold on
If you can hold on

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Posted 23 hours ago by TallCreative1 [ Reply ]

planet_lizard wrote:

It's a 10 because the whole family start singing in whatever distant room they happen to be and that's what life's for.

yup, my son (about 3 or 4 at the time) would sing the "i got soul" chorus from the back seat everytime!

Posted 1 month ago by Singletrack [ Reply ]

damonlazer wrote:

My unpopular opinion is that Southland Tales is a fantastic movie. The whole storyline is original, surreal and wonderfully confusing, it has a great soundtrack--not just this song, which is kind of the film's centerpiece, but also Pixies, Rebekah Del Rio, and BRMC--and the cast, can we talk about the cast? Not just Timberlake, but Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Amy Poehler, Nora Dunn, Cheri Oteri, Will Sasso, Jon Lovitz, John Laroquette, Wallace Shawn (Inconceivable!), Stifler, Booger, the medium lady from Poltergeist, Kevin Smith, Janeane Garolfolo (in a deleted scene).

One of my faves. I agree on all points!

Posted 1 month ago by Brennanunlimited [ Reply ]

damonlazer wrote:

hey - thanks for the movie tip!

I just watched the trailer and hoped to rent the movie soon. Period.
I love the fact it distracted by the same person that did Donnie Darko.

Posted 4 months ago by RoaringMouse [ Reply ]

It's a 10 because the whole family start singing in whatever distant room they happen to be and that's what life's for.

Posted 5 months ago by planet_lizard [ Reply ]

cupajoe7 wrote:

I like this song a lot more since I watched the movie "Southland Tales", where Justin Timberlake (!) lip-synced this while a bevy of beautiful female dancers, all dressed alike (I think in nurse uniforms), danced around him. Can't get the visuals out of my head when I hear this song now.

Posted 10 months ago by damonlazer [ Reply ]

As Bill Bailey put it: "I've got ham but I'm not a hamster"

Posted 1 year ago by Sofa_King [ Reply ]

Sounds like they ripped off the Beatles Two of Us in parts...

Posted 14 years ago by Bocephus [ Reply ]

For a song that's supposed to be an anthem, it feels strangely somnambulant, especially the chorus - "gonna bring yourself done, yeeaahhh" just sounds lacking in energy for a song that's supposed to have some uplift. I want to like these guys but I feel like they fail to really bring it.

Posted 14 years ago by DoctorHooey [ Reply ]

lame on a number of fronts...and on the back-buuurrrneer.

Posted 14 years ago by crockydile [ Reply ]

...i've got leprosy but i'm not a leprechaun...

Posted 14 years ago by mandolin [ Reply ]

love this song! best part was how it was used in Southland... lol!

Posted 14 years ago by Paxus [ Reply ]

This was the Killers best song, and I don't see anything close after this from them.

Posted 15 years ago by More_Cowbell [ Reply ]

What's he got?

What's he not?

Posted 15 years ago by TampaPurple [ Reply ]

Pyro wrote:

I think this is a nice follow up to Porcupine Tree. I'm not listening to the lyrics (hard to do at work), but I like the feel. Just one person's take....

The only thing that the Killers (lol), could be doing following Porcupine Tree is on their knees in awe and reverence........Hoping for a crumb.

Posted 15 years ago by j7 [ Reply ]

Hannio wrote:

I'm thinking it hits the nail on the head. What does it mean exactly, "I got soul but I'm not a soldier"? I can't think of anything meaningful, even in the context of the rest of the lyrics.

Here's a couple more ideas...

I care but I'm not going to be up in arms over it. Or maybe fighting isn't always the answer. Take your pick.

I don't assign demerits for ambiguity in my music.

Posted 15 years ago by chirpie [ Reply ]

A tad long and repetitive, but...

FUN!

Posted 15 years ago by Hoosier [ Reply ]

Normally don't like the Killers much, but I dig this song and esp. the souljah refrain.

Posted 15 years ago by DarceySuzanne [ Reply ]

spofcher wrote:

I like the song, except for the really annoying repetitve refrain — soul and soldier thing.

Yep... that's why I dinged it. Otherwise.....

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver [ Reply ]

Help me out, you know you gotta help me out... yeah eah eah eah....

Love it!

But I wonder, is there room for one more sun?
I think, yes, yes there is....

Posted 15 years ago by rolland69 [ Reply ]

dpjag wrote:

Is there a "yawn" emoticon?

How about this one?

Or this:

Posted 15 years ago by Mugro [ Reply ]

the pinging noise had me entirely prepared for echoes... i was a little disappointed...

Posted 15 years ago by TheFriendlyCat [ Reply ]

The song by itself didn't grab me, but this video uses it wonderfully.

Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=nKU0uQki5Dc

Oshkosh '09

Posted 15 years ago by quesarah [ Reply ]

Is there a "yawn" emoticon?

Posted 15 years ago by dpjag [ Reply ]

Does it just sound retro or is it really old?

Posted 15 years ago by Bleyfusz [ Reply ]

I like the song, except for the really annoying repetitve refrain — soul and soldier thing.

Posted 16 years ago by spofcher [ Reply ]

This song and I get along quite well......not sure what it is about it but I have upped my vote to a solid 10. It has staying power and will be around for years to come, at least in my playlist. The lyrics are powerful, the singing even more so and it touches me like most songs rarely do.

Posted 16 years ago by djblitz [ Reply ]

volume

Posted 16 years ago by lmic [ Reply ]

Wow, "The Nike's Guys"

Posted 16 years ago by pvcnote [ Reply ]

Not many "anthem" songs out there these days - and - I still like this one.

Posted 16 years ago by Darrooon [ Reply ]

Hannio wrote:

I'm thinking it hits the nail on the head. What does it mean exactly, "I got soul but I'm not a soldier"? I can't think of anything meaningful, even in the context of the rest of the lyrics.

a friend of my suggested it means one has heart but is unable to fight for what they love, thus suggesting wanting and weakness. whether that interpretation applies to this song i dont know for certain.

Posted 16 years ago by rawaccess [ Reply ]

Posted 16 years ago by cupajoe7 [ Reply ]

ziggytrix wrote:

Anyway, it's not deep. It's not even very meaningful, but "utterly devoid of meaning" goes too far.

I'm thinking it hits the nail on the head. What does it mean exactly, "I got soul but I'm not a soldier"? I can't think of anything meaningful, even in the context of the rest of the lyrics.

Posted 16 years ago by Hannio [ Reply ]

I think this is a nice follow up to Porcupine Tree. I'm not listening to the lyrics (hard to do at work), but I like the feel. Just one person's take....

Posted 16 years ago by Pyro [ Reply ]

One of our local radio personalities uses this song as bumper music. I've always liked the song and really appreciate that I can hear it from beginning to end on RP! Thanks

Posted 16 years ago by Ericac [ Reply ]

I really don't feel that it's necessary to play this song. Ever.

Posted 16 years ago by lathyris [ Reply ]

Something about this song just MOVES me emotionally, I can't put a finger on it but its one of those I love every time I hear it.

Posted 16 years ago by djblitz [ Reply ]

ziggytrix wrote:

Anyway, it's not deep. It's not even very meaningful, but "utterly devoid of meaning" goes too far.

Thank you for the thoughtful and well-researched reply.

Posted 16 years ago by AMH [ Reply ]

Fun set this morning Bill! Thanks for the upbeat stuff.

Posted 17 years ago by felam [ Reply ]

SandwichBoy wrote:

Ah yes, a catchy beat with a jumble of words thrown together that are utterly devoid of meaning and depth.

I dunno. At first parse, it certainly seems that way, but stroll on over to the songmeanings.net link and see what the peanut gallery has to say. Normally, I scoff at the folks who see religious meanings in pop songs, but I think they're right on the mark with this one. the "got soul but not a soldier" line makes me think of the old Sunday school song.

I'm in the Lord's army. I'm in the Lord's army. I may never march in the infantry, Ride in the cavalry, Shoot the artilery. I may never fly o'er the enemy, but I'm in the Lord's army.

Anyway, it's not deep. It's not even very meaningful, but "utterly devoid of meaning" goes too far.

Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix [ Reply ]

i really enjoy brandon flowers' voice. music's good, too.

Posted 17 years ago by emerald4 [ Reply ]

Saw this band on Austin City Limits; one of the few times I turned the channel; not my flavor.

Posted 17 years ago by olsaltybastard [ Reply ]

My 17 year old daughter likes this song and so do I. Who's a square now?

Posted 17 years ago by papaman [ Reply ]

Another very cool, if not quirky, band that I like.

Posted 17 years ago by MonkeyPod [ Reply ]

spacecowpoke888 wrote:

that song is horrible

Pretty commercial, actually. That is what makes it not so good.

Posted 17 years ago by Contaminator [ Reply ]

Servo wrote:

"I got soul, but I'm not a soldier" That part makes the tune. Not just the lyrics, which are clever.

you got it!

Posted 17 years ago by Raechel [ Reply ]

"I got soul, but I'm not a soldier" That part makes the tune. Not just the lyrics, which are clever.

Posted 17 years ago by Servo [ Reply ]

that song is horrible

Posted 17 years ago by spacecowpoke888 [ Reply ]

Hard not to like these guys. 8

Posted 17 years ago by lmic [ Reply ]

liser wrote:

"We're on our way home, y-e-a-h, we're going home" - am I crazy or does this song sound like THAT song?

Do you mean "Two of Us" by the Beatles, off Let It Be, or another song that says that...? I am a little reminded of that New Order track "we're singing for england..." that's at the end of the best of new order. And the lead Killer does like New Order, among others.

Posted 18 years ago by celadonstone [ Reply ]

Darkmatter wrote:

But "I got soul, but I'm not a soldier"? I am at a loss what that particular line in the lyrics mean, aside a pretty lame play with words.

Maybe it's "I got sole, but I'm not a soldier." Not that that makes more sense. Seriously, I don't get this band. It might be because the local radio station that plays them the most is a bunch of pompous dipshits who bug the f*$k out of me, and every band they tout as essential automatically gets demoted in my mind. But it might also be because I just don't think this band is all that new or different. They have a somewhat distinctive style but that doesn't make them innovative or clever. Not that I demand innovation from all of my music. But I just don't get this band!

Posted 18 years ago by queenjill [ Reply ]

I bought the cd after hearing this song on the radio and love the whole album.

Posted 18 years ago by ~Michelle~ [ Reply ]

meloman wrote:

Following PT's "Dark Matter," this really is a case of going from the sublime to the ridiculous.

This is as true today as it was when first posted!

Posted 18 years ago by TexasAggies [ Reply ]

KarimMosna wrote:

Great Song for marching, they should play it in the armies

great song for chair dancing

Posted 18 years ago by pannaramma [ Reply ]

This is a great rock'n'roll song, perfect for cranking up the volume wayyy high. But "I got soul, but I'm not a soldier"? I am at a loss what that particular line in the lyrics mean, aside a pretty lame play with words.

Posted 18 years ago by Darkmatter [ Reply ]

Great Song for marching, they should play it in the armies

Posted 18 years ago by KarimMosna [ Reply ]

stratrjb wrote:

"I got soul but I'm...." I can imagine screaming it along with the entire crowd at a live show!!!

Glad I won't have to experience that dreadful moment in rock history. I guess if you can get enough people to chant the same thing, you can convince yourself that this boring banal line actually could qualify as some kind of rock anthem moment in a live show.

Posted 18 years ago by StevenQ [ Reply ]

Sure, he's got soul. It's called a backing vocal chorus of session singers. And, no. "Burner" is not a four syllable word.

Posted 18 years ago by gregorbill [ Reply ]

i've liked them since their first single of this cd was out. great cd. dig it a lot.

Posted 18 years ago by lily34 [ Reply ]

"We're on our way home, y-e-a-h, we're going home" - am I crazy or does this song sound like THAT song?

Posted 18 years ago by liser [ Reply ]

Sams Town is excellent.

Posted 18 years ago by savoyard [ Reply ]

A coworker went to see them last week and she said that their playlist was so weak, they did the same song 3 times!

Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick [ Reply ]

El_Penguino wrote:

Thank you my Eastern friend, you've nailed it! Nickelback = profanity. A Canadian insult hurled upon the world. I'll use it the next time I stub my toe...Nickelback!

Wicked! ;)

Posted 18 years ago by Bosonator [ Reply ]

davyjrshort wrote:

I enjoy this song really, Really thoroughly, the album too, it's nearly all a crank-up-and-enjoy type of album. Besides if every song was perfect in melody, lyric and inspiration, why we would all just be a perfect people in a perfect world of paradise wouldn't we? hahaha (Or at least a radio paradise eh? ;) Only if all the sterner critics would write their own songs and put them out there for review, I could only imagine what responses they might get themselves. Hmmm

Great opinion! Thank you. Some people sure are quicker to criticize than to perform.

Posted 18 years ago by Bosonator [ Reply ]

Their new album "Sam's Town" is out doggies. It is quite excellent. I haven't decided if it's as good, or better than Hot Fuss, but I've only listened to it once or twice yet. I think it will grow on me. js5280 wrote:

We'll see if the Killers follow up with a good second album or if it is just another flash in the pan.

Posted 18 years ago by walk [ Reply ]

Bosonator wrote:

I think you mean "profound"... Profound: 'I think, therefore I am' Profane: 'f*ck, sh*t, h*ll, N*ckelback, etc...'

Thank you my Eastern friend, you've nailed it! Nickelback = profanity. A Canadian insult hurled upon the world. I'll use it the next time I stub my toe...Nickelback!

Posted 18 years ago by El_Penguino [ Reply ]

Posted 18 years ago by davyjrshort [ Reply ]

coloradojohn wrote:

I know it grates occasionally as sophomoric, but if I can recall early U2 or mid-career Bowie or indeed certain efforts by any one of us along the path of a life-line, and allow for it, I have to admire their new, vibrant, up-front vocals and intensity, and there seems no denying that they could go far, based on the hard-rocking portents laid down on this album. And my, it sounds so damn good at high volume!

I agree, I think they have a lot of potential as a mainstream band. Mainstream isn't always bad, except if it played ad nauseum which is almost guarenteed on the radio. That is why I find my music elsewhere, like here. The Killers still stay on my MP3 disc rotation here lately. I remember back in the 80s when I HATED U2 because they were overplayed. Great band, but only in moderation. Same can be said with any band as witnessed by some who complain that RP rotates a few songs too much. We'll see if the Killers follow up with a good second album or if it is just another flash in the pan.

Posted 18 years ago by js5280 [ Reply ]

Gryn wrote:

It sounds like Adam Ant mixed with Queen.

I thought it sounded like ELO at the beginning, but ELO was a helluva lot better than this.

Posted 18 years ago by kazuma [ Reply ]

Inspires me to write a love poem to the MUTE button.

Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy [ Reply ]

The whole album is one of the best of the new wave of bands that are currently around - Others include - Jet- Kasabian - BRMC - Bedroom Heroes - Doveman -ZUTONS (best of the bunch)..........

Posted 18 years ago by Pablo13 [ Reply ]

mysteryplane wrote:

"I got soul, but im not a soldier"?? You got a record, but youre still a retard.

Exactly! I hate to contribute to the negativity on here, but that line is just trite and meaningless. I really have never understood the appeal of this band. Oh well. To each his own.

Posted 18 years ago by Seany [ Reply ]

Rainman1975 wrote:

I like this song. It totally grew on me and I really dig it. It's not the greatest song in the world. It doesn't have the most profane meeting. But you can't help but turn up the volume and rock along.

I think you mean "profound"... Profound: 'I think, therefore I am' Profane: 'f*ck, sh*t, h*ll, N*ckelback, etc...'

Posted 18 years ago by Bosonator [ Reply ]

"I got soul, but im not a soldier"?? You got a record, but youre still a retard.

Posted 18 years ago by mysteryplane [ Reply ]

Love it, another song that has a cool end part "I got soul but I'm...." I can imagine screaming it along with the entire crowd at a live show!!!

Posted 18 years ago by stratrjb [ Reply ]

Following PT's "Dark Matter," this really is a case of going from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Posted 18 years ago by meloman [ Reply ]

This song makes me dance around my cube. And...I don't happen to be a teeny-bopper nor someone who listens to only mainstream radio. I'm a bit taken back by all the negativity for this song. I'm a firm believe of "To each their own" but geez, people.

Posted 18 years ago by pixidrizzl [ Reply ]

flyfree wrote:

love it!

Posted 18 years ago by Mari [ Reply ]

Posted 18 years ago by Rainman1975 [ Reply ]

Just upgraded from 6 to 7. Grows on you I guess.

Posted 18 years ago by pdxguy [ Reply ]

love it!

Posted 18 years ago by flyfree [ Reply ]

Not sure if it was the beginning of this song or the end of Dark Matter (Porcupine Tree), but those tones (sonar like) made me think this was going to be Bauhaus. Oh well. This ain't bad though...

Posted 18 years ago by AphidA [ Reply ]

Posted 18 years ago by coloradojohn [ Reply ]

Great song! This and Mr. Brightside are 2 of my new favorites!

Posted 18 years ago by Rod [ Reply ]

never play this again!

Posted 19 years ago by muskrat-toast [ Reply ]

though a little silly, I still find myself cranking up the volume..hmm, what's a song to do anyway? 'you put me on the backburner'

Posted 19 years ago by Rich3D [ Reply ]

Vogelfrei wrote:

i've got hips but i'm not a hipster

LOL!

Posted 19 years ago by Squirrel [ Reply ]

Hey, this is pretty energetic and fun :-)

Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster [ Reply ]

oh ya old farts, relax.

edit: ok, that is kind of rediculous...

Posted 19 years ago by TobalMoreno [ Reply ]

My 19 yr old listens to this. what a surprise.

Posted 19 years ago by CCinSB [ Reply ]

i've got hips but i'm not a hipster

Posted 19 years ago by Vogelfrei [ Reply ]

I find this whole album to actually be pretty good.

Posted 19 years ago by pixidrizzl [ Reply ]

Does anybody remember which GI Joe episode used this for its theme song? barfo

Posted 19 years ago by dogturd21 [ Reply ]

I would rate this perhaps an 7, maybe as high as 8.5, but that damm chorus "I got soul but I'm not a soldier...' repeated 437 times? That drops it to a 3-4. Good tune, good vocals, but uneven lyrics. This song deserves and IED. Lets raise the bar a little higher than trying to be profound to 11 year old boys.

Posted 19 years ago by dogturd21 [ Reply ]

andesitic wrote:

I think I well summed this up with the following: "I've got a butt, but I'm not a butler" This song is weak.

i'm going to think of that every time i hear this, now. thanks so much, andesitic. :) i think this is a cute track, lyrics notwithstanding. :) also, i've got hips, but i'm not a hipster.

Posted 19 years ago by PattonFever [ Reply ]

RichardPrins wrote:

Make that a mediocre album as well...

indeed. (that damn idiotic chorus is enough to...)

Posted 19 years ago by Platypus [ Reply ]

huebdoo wrote:

I love it... its so nice to see artists that can actually play, write and sing songs

Wow, we are really setting the bar low these days?

Posted 19 years ago by pgarner [ Reply ]

ZedLeppelin wrote:

Yep! They're trying to have smart lyrics, but the line really only suggests that most people who have souls are soldiers. (And inversely that it's an exception to the rule to have soul and not be a soldier!)

I think I well summed this up with the following: "I've got a butt, but I'm not a butler" This song is weak.

Posted 19 years ago by andesitic [ Reply ]

AliGator wrote:

"I got soul but I'm not a soldier" is my latest earworm.

Posted 19 years ago by ZedLeppelin [ Reply ]

The aural equivalent of lite beer.

Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy [ Reply ]

"I got soul but I'm not a soldier" is my latest earworm. :roll:

Posted 19 years ago by AliGator [ Reply ]

Leaf13 wrote:

Well I'll give RP credit. Lisening for about a month now and this is the first current top 40 hit i've heard on here!

This is a hit?! I guess that says it all about "top 40."

Posted 19 years ago by meloman [ Reply ]

While the "I got soul, but I'm not a soldier" lyric makes me cringe, musically it's quite enjoyable. Certainly better than the first single "Somebody Told Me" which turned me off to The Killers until this song...

Posted 19 years ago by mandalavt [ Reply ]

I've got a butt, but I'm not a buttler. Come on, this is cr*p.

Posted 19 years ago by andesitic [ Reply ]

This sounds very good!

Posted 19 years ago by fuh2 [ Reply ]

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Posted 19 years ago by 34bogas [ Reply ]

Ah yes, a catchy beat with a jumble of words thrown together that are utterly devoid of meaning and depth. Nothing but an empty, soulless and pointless waste of fucking airtime. If this is indicative of the quality of the rest of that album, I'm very glad I did not give in to impulse and pick it up.

Posted 19 years ago by SandwichBoy [ Reply ]

If I was a soldier, and had some soul, I would shot this soul less dribble off the playlist

Posted 19 years ago by irnepstein [ Reply ]

It was fun to watch them on the Tonight Show last night.

Posted 19 years ago by rosedraws [ Reply ]

Platypus wrote:

worst song on the album, by a long shot.

Make that a mediocre album as well...

Posted 19 years ago by R_P [ Reply ]

worst song on the album, by a long shot.

Posted 19 years ago by Platypus [ Reply ]

First time I heard this tune I really liked it but its become anoying to me.

Posted 19 years ago by richie25 [ Reply ]

I got soul but I'm not a soldier... :)

Posted 19 years ago by magicnumber [ Reply ]

Posted 19 years ago by tim_ontario [ Reply ]

shakitten wrote:

I just picked this album up last night...kinda diggin' the retro 80's feel of it. It's fun!

Maybe that's why, uh, I like it - and - (cringe) my daughter likes it too.

Posted 19 years ago by Darrooon [ Reply ]

so fun to sing along

Posted 19 years ago by rosedraws [ Reply ]

I just realized! They sound like Sparks to me.... anybody else think so?

Posted 19 years ago by Helchat [ Reply ]

I love it... its so nice to see artists that can actually play, write and sing songs Kinda has an 80-90's feel to it (Cure... Echo... etc)

Posted 19 years ago by huebdoo [ Reply ]

Posted 19 years ago by TheLoneIguana [ Reply ]

I just picked this album up last night...kinda diggin' the retro 80's feel of it. It's fun!

Posted 19 years ago by shakitten [ Reply ]