VIDEO: Buffalo Bills & Their Fans Can’t Get Enough Of This Song

A song that’s over 20 years old is becoming an anthem for sports fans across the country, and we just found out the athletes they’re rooting for love it, too. 

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“Mr. Brightside” by The Killers was the second single from the band's debut album Hot Fuss. It was released in 2003 (ugh, we’re old), but it didn’t become the iconic hit it is today until it was rereleased to pop radio a year later. 
Since then, the tune has become one of the most streamed songs of all time, with The New York Times comparing it to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and dubbing it “a generation’s anthem.” 

When the song blares on a pair of speakers, it's easy to see why, because, well...

It's a banger.

“Mr. Brightside” Is The New Sporting Event Anthem

“Mr. Brightside” became synonymous with sports after it was adopted by University of Michigan football fans, and has since made a comeback at sporting events in arenas and stadiums around the country. 

It’s usually played when the home team is down, or fans are disappointed with a call, to help boost up morale (which is ironic, considering the song is about crushing heartbreak after a breakup). Still, it’s fun to sing along at the top of your lungs, regardless if your team is winning or losing.

Buffalo Bills & Bills Mafia Have Fallen In Love With "Mr. Brightside"

Towards the end of last season and continuing into this one, Buffalo Bills home games have featured “Mr. Brightside” during a timeout, displaying the lyrics on the video boards in the stadium so Bills Mafia can sing along. And boy, do they ever. 

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It’s a ridiculously awesome moment and a bonding experience for fans throughout Highmark Stadium, and when it was played again when the Bills played the Jags on Monday Night football, even the players got in on the action. 

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In a video clip that warms our hearts, makes us laugh, and has us appreciating our fun-loving team even more, Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, Spencer Brown, Mack Hollins, and James Cook couldn’t resist singing and dancing along with Bills fans when “Mr. Brightside” was blasted throughout the stadium. Man, our team is cool. 

(video via AJ Feldman of WROC-TV in Rochester)

Let's be very clear-- the "Shout" song is, and always will be, the #1 anthem of the Buffalo Bills until the end of time. Period. 

Buuuut... is it okay to hope that the Buffalo Bills and the powers that be at Highmark Stadium will continue with this newly-loved tradition?

It'll be really interesting to see if the song can do what it's original sports intention was and pump up the fans and players when they need it most...

Also, we really want to see who will get to be lead singer next time.

READ MORE: What Happened To The Buffalo Bills "Shout" Song?