Parents need to know that this alt-pop group has become one of the hottest bands going, and despite their intimidating name, there's really nothing violent or offensive in the music. The band does tackle some esoteric territory, which might leave listeners scratching their heads, but the unique themes are positive, without being clichh.
Positive messages:God and the devil are discussed in several songs, as is the choice between good and evil. "This is Your Life" includes the line, "The cops, they'll steal your dreams and they'll kill your prayers." Many songs are about finding humanity. "I heard a rumor that you quit this day and age, well maybe I was mistaken, bless your body, bless your soul, pray for peace and self control."
Violence:A few songs include intense images such as "dried blood" or "being cut open."
Sex:"Joy Ride" references taking a girl to a hotel, "Wrap your arms around me, come a little closer, stumble in the twilight, and fell onto the floor, loving Mona Lisa."
This album is magnificent! I am always pleased with how the Killers next albums turn out... always reaching higher than my already high expectations of them :) Brandon has said in interviews (more recent, Day and Age era) that he calls some of the bands who he had rivalries with and apologizes, he is sincerely sorry. Brandon is actually a very nice, good guy, from the interviews and articles and his music you can tell he is a good man, devoted to music and puts all his heart into it, he doesn't always write about love which i find a good quality. he sings on lessons and real situations that you deal with in life. I love the meanings to their music, human has a wonderful meaning of being yourself and not a sheep, following others tastes and lifestyles. I think Brandon has set a good self-image for the band along with Dave, Ronnie, and Mark. but other than that i agree with all the positive outlooks this site has on Day & Age. I rate this for all ages because i know that a younger person probably wont get joyride's innuendo. i have been listening to David Bowie and Elvis Costello since i was an infant and know that i never even payed attention to some lyrics that i didn't get until i was like 10, so i think all ages should be able to appreciate The Killers' wonderful music!!
Yes, I'm very obsessed with the killers, and this is their greatest album by far... My favorites are: Spaceman, Joy Ride, A Dustland Fairytale, Neon Tiger, Tidal Wave (bonus track), Forget About What I Said (bonus track.