Caution (The Killers song)

"Caution" is a song by American rock band the Killers from their sixth studio album, Imploding the Mirage (2020). It was released on March 12, 2020, as the lead single from the album, and features a guitar solo by former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham.[4] The track topped the Billboard Rock Airplay and Alternative Airplay charts.

"Caution"
Single by the Killers
from the album Imploding the Mirage
Released	March 12, 2020
Studio	Subtle McNugget (Los Angeles) Electro-Vox (Los Angeles) Battle Born (Las Vegas)
Genre	Pop rock[1] heartland rock[2] synth-pop[3]
Length	4:29 (album version) 3:48 (radio edit)
Label	Island
Songwriter(s)	Brandon Flowers Mark Stoermer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. Alex Cameron Shawn Everett Jonathan Rado
Producer(s)	Jonathan Rado Shawn Everett
The Killers singles chronology
"Land of the Free" (2019) "Caution" (2020) "Fire in Bone" (2020)
Music video
"Caution" on YouTube

Background

The cover artwork is "Golden Breeze" by American artist Thomas Blackshear.[5]

Music video

The music video is a sneak peek from a forthcoming short film with director Sing Lee tied to the Killers upcoming album Imploding the Mirage.[6] The film will premiere on Apple Music. The music video has snippets reminding of an Americana theme. There are a number of stories going on. A stage play is being enacted, a story of young love, some family drama and family intrigue with police intervening and so on. There is also footage of the Killers performing at what is seemingly a local venue.

Awards

Year	Ceremony	Award	Result
2020	MTV Video Music Award	Best Rock	Nominated

Pitchfork ranked Caution the 94th best song of 2020.[7]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Imploding the Mirage.[8]

Recording locations

• Recorded at Subtle McNugget Studios (Los Angeles), Electro-Vox Recording Studios (Los Angeles), and Battle Born Studios (Las Vegas)
• Mixed at Subtle McNugget Studios (Los Angeles)
• Mastered at The Lodge (New York City)

Personnel

The Killers

• Brandon Flowers – vocals, synth
• Ronnie Vannucci Jr. – drums, percussion
• Mark Stoermer – bass, guitar

Additional personnel

• Jonathan Rado – production, string synth, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, drones
• Shawn Everett – production, recording, mixing
• Ivan Wayman – engineering
• Robert Root – engineering
• Lindsey Buckingham – guitar
• Blake Mills – guitar, bass, bass IV
• Lucius – background vocals
• Emily Lazar – mastering

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2020) Peak position Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[9] 10 Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[10] 32 Canada Rock (Billboard)[11] 3 Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[12] 17 Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[13] 1 New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[14] 28 Scotland (OCC)[15] 13 UK Singles (OCC)[16] 95 US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[17] 2 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[18] 26 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[19] 16 US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[20] 1 US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[21] 19 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[22] 3 US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[23] 1

Year-end charts Chart (2020) Position US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[24] 47 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[25] 28 US Rock Airplay Songs (Billboard)[26] 8 US Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[27] 22 US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[28] 15 US Alternative Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[29] 24 US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[30] 11

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	March 12, 2020	Digital download streaming	Island
United Kingdom		Contemporary hit radio
United States	April 27, 2020	Hot AC radio	Island Republic	[31]
	June 30, 2020	Contemporary hit radio		[32]

References

1. Marotta, Michael (March 12, 2020). "The Killers drop new song 'Caution', unveil fall tour with Johnny Marr". Vanyaland. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
2. "The Killers release new banger 'Caution' + announce Imploding The Mirage". Gigwise. March 19, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
3. Gill, David (August 17, 2020). "The Killers get intense and nostalgic". Riff Magazine. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
4. Martoccio, Angie (March 12, 2020). "The Killers Unveil New Single, 'Caution,' Featuring Lindsey Buckingham". Rolling Stone.
5. "The Killers & Lindsay Buckingham Share "Caution": Listen". Stereogum. March 12, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
6. Jon Blistein (March 20, 2020). "Killers Tease New Short Film With Grand 'Caution' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
7. https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/best-songs-2020/
8. Imploding the Mirage (liner notes). The Killers. Island Records. 2020. B0032028-02.CS1 maint: others (link)
9. "Ultratop.be – The Killers – Caution" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
10. "Ultratop.be – The Killers – Caution" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
11. "The Killers Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
12. "Mexico Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
13. "Mexico Ingles Airplay". Billboard.
14. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 23, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
15. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
16. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
17. "The Killers Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
18. "The Killers Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
19. "The Killers Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
20. "The Killers Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
21. "The Killers Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
22. "The Killers Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
23. "The Killers Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
24. "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
25. "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
26. "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
27. "Rock Digital Song Sales – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
28. "Alternative Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
29. "Alternative Digital Song Sales – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
30. "Alternative Digital Song Sales – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
31. "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on April 16, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
32. "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics