What Happened to Virgil is a song by the American rock band The Killers. It is the opening track on the band’s debut album Hot Fuss, released in 2004. The song was written by lead singer and guitarist Brandon Flowers and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. It is a haunting and melancholic song about a man named Virgil and his struggles with addiction and loneliness. The lyrics of the song are powerful and thought-provoking, and the music is an upbeat mix of alternative rock and indie pop.
Song Overview
What Happened to Virgil is an alternative rock and indie pop song by The Killers. It is the opening track on their debut album Hot Fuss and was written by lead singer and guitarist Brandon Flowers and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. The song is about a man named Virgil and his struggles with addiction, loneliness and depression. The lyrics are powerful and thought-provoking, and the music is an upbeat mix of alternative rock and indie pop.
Full Lyrics of What Happened to Virgil
Verse 1:
What happened to Virgil, he used to be so strong
He was the life of the party, but now he’s gone
He used to have it all, but now he’s just a shell
He’s been searching for something that no one can tell
Chorus:
What happened to Virgil, what happened to Virgil
Why did he have to go, why did he have to go
What happened to Virgil, what happened to Virgil
Where did he have to go, where did he have to go
Verse 2:
Virgil had a problem, with the needle and the spoon
He used to be so happy, but now he’s so far gone
He used to be a king, but now he’s just a clown
He’s been searching for something that he can’t find around
Chorus:
What happened to Virgil, what happened to Virgil
Why did he have to go, why did he have to go
What happened to Virgil, what happened to Virgil
Where did he have to go, where did he have to go
Bridge:
Virgil used to have it all, but now he’s just a shell
He’s been searching for something that no one can tell
Chorus:
What happened to Virgil, what happened to Virgil
Why did he have to go, why did he have to go
What happened to Virgil, what happened to Virgil
Where did he have to go, where did he have to go
What Happened to Virgil is a powerful and emotive song about a man named Virgil and his struggles with addiction and loneliness. The lyrics of the song are thought-provoking and the music is an upbeat mix of alternative rock and indie pop. The song is an excellent example of The Killers’ songwriting skills and is sure to leave listeners with a profound appreciation for the band’s work.