Caution (The Killers song)

"Caution" is a song by American rock band the Killers from their forthcoming sixth studio album, Imploding the Mirage. 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.[3] The track topped the Billboard Rock Airplay and Alternative Airplay charts.

"Caution"
Single by the Killers
from the album Imploding the Mirage
ReleasedMarch 12, 2020 (2020-03-12)
Genre
Length4:29
3:48 (radio edit)
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Shawn Everett
  • Jonathan Rado (add.)
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.[4]

Music video

The music video is a sneak peak from a forthcoming short film with director Sing Lee tied to the Killers upcoming album Imploding the Mirage.[5] 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 Pending

Credits and personnel

The Killers

Additional personnel

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[6] 10
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[7] 32
Canada Rock (Billboard)[8] 3
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[9] 17
Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[10] 1
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[11] 28
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[12] 13
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[13] 95
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[14] 2
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[15] 29
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[16] 16
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[17] 19
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[18] 3
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[19] 1

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various March 12, 2020
Island
United Kingdom Contemporary hit radio
United States April 27, 2020 Hot AC radio
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References
  1. Marotta, Michael (2020-03-12). "The Killers drop new song 'Caution', unveil fall tour with Johnny Marr". Vanyaland.com. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  2. "The Killers release new banger 'Caution' + announce Imploding The Mirage". Gigwise. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  3. Martoccio, Angie (March 12, 2020). "The Killers Unveil New Single, 'Caution,' Featuring Lindsey Buckingham". Rolling Stone.
  4. "The Killers & Lindsay Buckingham Share "Caution": Listen". Stereogum. 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  5. Jon Blistein (March 20, 2020). "Killers Tease New Short Film With Grand 'Caution' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  6. "Ultratop.be – The Killers – Caution" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  7. "Ultratop.be – The Killers – Caution" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  8. "The Killers Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  9. "Mexico Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  10. "Mexico Ingles Airplay". Billboard.
  11. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 23, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  12. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  14. "The Killers Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  15. "The Killers Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  16. "The Killers Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  17. "The Killers Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  18. "The Killers Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  19. "The Killers Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  20. "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on April 16, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  21. "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
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