this is a song about Jesus, who gave up his life for the sinners. Joel represents Our Lord. This isn't just a song this is the story of human history reiterated
1) it's been stuck in my head for like 15 minutes 2) How the CRAP does Brandon sing so beautifully about a gd lump of coal!? 3) Ronnie's single tear turning into a snowflake gives me life
This is the most adorable thing I have ever seen. I also never see things, especially songs, with my name in them. I felt like they were singing this directly to me. I might have shed a tear or two. Well Done to The Killers and Jimmy Kimmel.
Bro, relatable! Can't get over this man. Just the other day I was thinking I've got a crush on him since I first heard the Killers back in 2004 (I remember Somebody Told Me's music video was on heavy rotation) and I was only 13. I'm almost 30 now. Can't believe how fake time is. 🤔
What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every coal may overflow with blessings rich and eternal light that shine so bright inside and out, and that every Lump of Coal be like Joel.
A Great Big Sled” (2006), “Don’t Shoot Me Santa” (2007), “Joseph, Better You Than Me” (2008), Happy Birthday Guadalupe (2009), “Boots” (2010) The Cowboy's Christmas Ball (2011), I Feel It in My Bones» (2012), «Christmas in L.A.» (2013) Y “Joel, the Lump of Coal" (2014)
This song is classic!! Who else just comes up with a song on a tv show??!! My brother in-law was born on Christmas and his name is Joel!! This is my favorite song of All time!!!!!
Can't believe it's almost 2020 - this song is still great!
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The best thing about december? The Killers' Christmas single 🎄❄ I love them, they are fuckin amazing, the song was so sweet😍!!! LONG LIVE THE KILLERS!!!
Wow, this is a really neat song. I could see it on future Christmas albums. The Killers and Jimmy Kimmel are genius. Fantastic song, and the video is really good.
The whole skit, animation, and song were just absolutely sublime! Wow what creativity. Loved the coal lump back-up singers especially. The sweaters were over the top. Anthracite - LOL.
I love this song. Well done. For those who think a lump of coal should not be black, have you ever seen coal? The reality is that Joel the lump of coal is a black object that has been cartoon animated. That's it.
Some time ago, at Santa's place Up in the old North Pole There lived a lump of anthracite Whose parents called him Joel Joel, Joel, the lump of coal Happy as a lump can be He just wants to keep Santa warm And make the elves cozy But Santa Claus had other plans For Joel one fateful day "Joel, you're just the lump I need Come join me on my sleigh" Joel, Joel, the lump of coal Heart leapt up with joy "I'll soon be Santa's present to A lucky girl or boy We'll laugh and play together And hold each other tight Snuggle under clean white sheets When we go to sleep at night" Then Santa's elves all laughed at Joel "You're in for a surprise You're not a special Christmas gift You're just a booby prize What kid would ever want you? You're filthy as can be Now you have to go and live With one who's been naughty" "But I make heat," poor Joel cried "And electricity" "You pollute the air With CO2 and mercury" Joel, Joel, the lump of coal Fell down upon his knees "I don't wanna live with a naughty kid Don't make me, Santa, please" But Santa laughed his jolly laugh "Ho, ho, you stupid lump You're just the thing to teach this brat That Santa ain't no chump" So off they flew and, before he knew Joel was in a sack He cried and yelled to Santa Claus "Why don't we just go back?" And then came Christmas morning And, much to Joel's surprise (Much to Joel's surprise) He saw a boy with the saddest face And tears were in his eyes (Tears were in his eyes) He picked Joel up and held him And said "You can be my friend (Hey man, let's be friends) I would've liked some presents but You're what Santa chose to send (Santa chose to send) It's true, I've been a naughty boy And maybe that's a sin (Maybe that's a sin) If this is how Santa treats the kids I'm just glad that I'm not him" Joel, Joel, the lump of coal Knew what he must do He said "Now I know the reason why I got sent to you Cause when a person hurts inside It turns him hard and cruel But I know how to make your pain Into a precious jewel So take me in your hand, young man And squeeze with all your might Let's turn your pain and anger Into something that shines bright" Then Joel, Joel, the lump of coal He gave his life away So that one good naughty little boy Had a diamond on Christmas day
Looks like Brandon's back with the guyliner, even though just a little bit. This story's kinda funny, but Brandon' singing makes it amazing, specially at the ending. My favorite still remains Christmas in LA and Boots, maybe because I just like sad but true life stories that a person can live through.
This story really reminds me of 'The Nightingale and the Rose' by Oscar Wilde. The nightingale sacrifices her life to make a red rose for an heartbroken young man. It used to make me cry when I was younger and so did this song too. :') btw Brandon is so lovely here.
I can't believe that I'm still crying with a song written after a lump of coal 7 years ago.
I cry also sebastian
Same here. It's 2023 now
Me 😂
Me too
Every dang year.
started as a joke, turned into a masterpiece, what an awesome song and story :)
it started out with a kiss, how could it end up like this?
Brennan Donnelly it was only a kiss... it was only a kiss
Alexa Rubin Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
matt m now there going to bed
and my stomach is sick and its all in my head
Naloburr305 But she's touching his chest now,
He takes off her dress now,
Let me go
You see this?! This is a tear! My God... Poor Joel... Why oh why did you have to give up your life. He just wanted to be happy! RIP
At least he didn't end up on the fire, which was my initial concern :D
this is a song about Jesus, who gave up his life for the sinners. Joel represents Our Lord. This isn't just a song this is the story of human history reiterated
@@dekuscrub4330 That's what I thought.
2014 and Brandon Flowers is still hot.
I came from the future, it's 2030 and Brandon's still hot.
Luis Mejia thank you
always!
He gets hotter every year
182daviddelfinK This is what I was thinking through the whole video. I hope he's well...
Instant classic
Instant ramen
Instant karma
instant rice
This genuinely deserves so much more attention
*SO much more* 😬...Happy Christmas in July by the way :))!🎄🌟🎄🌟~~~~~>💓°•○☆💕
Heard 1st time yesterday. One of my all time Christmas favorites. So well written!
1) it's been stuck in my head for like 15 minutes 2) How the CRAP does Brandon sing so beautifully about a gd lump of coal!? 3) Ronnie's single tear turning into a snowflake gives me life
This is the most adorable thing I have ever seen. I also never see things, especially songs, with my name in them. I felt like they were singing this directly to me. I might have shed a tear or two. Well Done to The Killers and Jimmy Kimmel.
Why is this not played on the radio during Christmas!! It’s my favorite Christmas jingle 😭🎄❤️
I found out about this song because of the radio surprisingly
"Let's turn your pain and anger
Into something that shines bright"
WOW!
Why is it that the killers singing about a lump of coal named Joel is still better than 80-90% of mainstream music today?...
it’s not
@@goatmaro9518 you know brandon p0 0. ps right? cancelled.
Because he gets it.
@@lifeinthebarbie2147 What
@@nateb673 so much of rap is extremely intelligent.
Amazing how The Killers always make an amazing Christmas song.
Every Christmas, I come
Back to this song, and cry.
Funny intro but the song is actually very touching.
My girlfriend is very jealous over my Brandon Flowers man-crush...and she should be
haha :)
broooooo same
4 years later bro, did you marry that girl do you have kids
Bro, relatable! Can't get over this man. Just the other day I was thinking I've got a crush on him since I first heard the Killers back in 2004 (I remember Somebody Told Me's music video was on heavy rotation) and I was only 13. I'm almost 30 now. Can't believe how fake time is. 🤔
What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every coal may overflow with blessings rich and eternal light that shine so bright inside and out, and that every Lump of Coal be like Joel.
You all know what the kid did to get on the naughty list right?
He killed all the other children on the block for teasing him.
Luther Arciga What?
Santa's coming for him real soon.
KaszalotForever A bullet in his what?
you know it
He couldn't turn his cheek no longer...
The Killers could basically write a song about anything and still make it sound amazing :)
This is actually a good song. And it's for charity. Those guys making that song from scratch like that reminds me why I'm not a musician lol
I'm not sure why... But I kinda got emotional towards the end lol
Me too!
Little Joel gave his life so he could make the little boy happy 😭😭
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Did he? I think of a bit of science here, under extremely high pressure and temperature the coal will turn into diamond:P
I cried. I'm not even joking
Ikr Joel makes everyone cri ery TIEM buccuz he's Joel 💵🗡🎀🌮🌚🐢🦄
Who cares if it's July * watches on repeat *
I can relate to this
Brandon is SO cute in that sweater. :)
This pop back into anybody’s else’s head during quarantine cause there bored?
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Anyone come back to this video for Christmas this year?
This is good, but Christmas in LA is still my favorite. Beautiful song and great video.
I'm here for Christmas 2018
Every year, bub.
@@toastedjoe1013 Boots though 😭
It's 2017 and this still gives me the feels
November 2023 now
This is still my favorite Christmas song. It makes me really happy and teary in the end.
R.I.P. Joel, you were a great lump of coal. Also...the Killers really don't like Santa Claus :).
Santa tried to kill Brandon, so.......
evoKai93 "Don't shoot me Santa Clause"
evoKai93 *keeps trying to
........
I just heard this on the radio today and screamed when it first started, then I cried a bit. I love it so much 💕
why scream lol
@@victoriam7709 because I was excited I guess
Brandon looks like he's 16 in that sweater and stalking cap
I’ve been stalking him
I’m 16 now and I don’t know how
Quite possibly one of the greatest Christmas songs ever!
instant legendary song! my kids will hear this song on the radio, and ill tell them how Joel, the lump of coal changed my life :')
Merry Christmas! We're counting down the top ten #Kimmel videos of 2014! Here is #7... #JoelTheLumpOfCoal with The Killers
Hey guys
Joel must be Jewish...
#1*
I always look forward to the Killers' Christmas song every year, and this one does not disappoint.
2019 and Brandon Flowers is still hot
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every year i will listen to this
JOEL THE DIAMOOOOOOOOOOND!!!! HE BECAME PURE LIGHT AND THE DRUMMER HAD A CRYSTAL TEAR. THANK YOU JOEL DIAMOND.
This was...*Sniff sniff*....BEAUTIFUL!!!!! *Sniffff*
I just love that so much. The Killers are awesome
A Great Big Sled” (2006), “Don’t Shoot Me Santa” (2007), “Joseph, Better You Than Me” (2008), Happy Birthday Guadalupe (2009), “Boots” (2010) The Cowboy's Christmas Ball (2011), I Feel It in My Bones» (2012), «Christmas in L.A.» (2013) Y “Joel, the Lump of Coal" (2014)
what about 2015 & 2016?
Dirt sledding 2015, I`ll be home for Christmas 2016
How did I miss this? Fantastic, my new favorite Christmas song.
wait why am I crying? This band just gets me in the feels.
Awsome and just perfect!!! The killers are simply the best!
That actually made me feel emotional for Joel
I love the comedy ... but most of all the touching lyric and the melody itself ... very touching song! Great job guys!
Jimmy's new Christmas song with The Killers to benefit (RED)... #JoelTheLumpOfCoal
Love it
Really beautiful!
hahahaha so so fanny!!! love it!
I really like this song . Please play on radio
***** I feel your joy as if it was my own.
This song is classic!! Who else just comes up with a song on a tv show??!! My brother in-law was born on Christmas and his name is Joel!! This is my favorite song of All time!!!!!
Still one of my favorite carols to the day!
Can't wait for the new Christmas song
i'm literally weeping, what is this siren song
god damn it jimmy, you did it. you took my favorite band and made this beautiful song!
Shall we all just agree now that this is the greatest xmas song ever made?
brandons voice is so cute
This literally made me cry
Can't believe it's almost 2020 - this song is still great!
The best thing about december? The Killers' Christmas single 🎄❄ I love them, they are fuckin amazing, the song was so sweet😍!!! LONG LIVE THE KILLERS!!!
Wow, this is a really neat song. I could see it on future Christmas albums. The Killers and Jimmy Kimmel are genius. Fantastic song, and the video is really good.
Brandon is precious.. The killers are precious.
The whole skit, animation, and song were just absolutely sublime! Wow what creativity. Loved the coal lump back-up singers especially. The sweaters were over the top. Anthracite - LOL.
I'M NOT CRYING! YOU ARE!
How in the actual hell did he make that a good song!!! Man is a magician!
Las Vegas loves The Killers! Every time they come back home it's always a great show.
I'm so happy to see the boys back!!! I love that even the music they make for a joke is amazing. 😂 this is too funny.
I've been waiting this for a long time..Great!
Killers & Kimmel are crazy talented. Loved this song so much!!
I literally cried.
This song makes my top 3 killer Christmas songs
how i love this song so much
I love this song! I've had it on my Christmas playlist for years!!!
New favorite Christmas song. The Killers made a hit
And this is why The Killers are my favorite band! Love it! Lol
Amé la canción inmediatamente!! Excelente video, me encantó ver a The Killers junto a Jimmy! Y Brandon con ese gorro no puede estar mas lindo!!!! ♥
I think I'm gonna cry!!!!!! sooooo cuuuuuute! :( poor Joel!!!
This guy has a heavenly voice
Me an Joel go way back! Ah memories of Christmases past!
same here...
Bah humbug
This has no right to be as great as it is.
I found this song incredibly sad.
I hope there are allot less Santa's and more Joel's this Christmas. Have a merry Christmas.
I love this song. Well done. For those who think a lump of coal should not be black, have you ever seen coal? The reality is that Joel the lump of coal is a black object that has been cartoon animated. That's it.
Are you being serious? Lol
Wow, way to be racist. No one probably was even thinking about racially discriminating themes until you came along and was all "GUYS! BLACK!"
This follows the cadence of "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" and I'm here for it
This is my fave song 💓💓💓💓
Some time ago, at Santa's place
Up in the old North Pole
There lived a lump of anthracite
Whose parents called him Joel
Joel, Joel, the lump of coal
Happy as a lump can be
He just wants to keep Santa warm
And make the elves cozy
But Santa Claus had other plans
For Joel one fateful day
"Joel, you're just the lump I need
Come join me on my sleigh"
Joel, Joel, the lump of coal
Heart leapt up with joy
"I'll soon be Santa's present to
A lucky girl or boy
We'll laugh and play together
And hold each other tight
Snuggle under clean white sheets
When we go to sleep at night"
Then Santa's elves all laughed at Joel
"You're in for a surprise
You're not a special Christmas gift
You're just a booby prize
What kid would ever want you?
You're filthy as can be
Now you have to go and live
With one who's been naughty"
"But I make heat," poor Joel cried
"And electricity"
"You pollute the air
With CO2 and mercury"
Joel, Joel, the lump of coal
Fell down upon his knees
"I don't wanna live with a naughty kid
Don't make me, Santa, please"
But Santa laughed his jolly laugh
"Ho, ho, you stupid lump
You're just the thing to teach this brat
That Santa ain't no chump"
So off they flew and, before he knew
Joel was in a sack
He cried and yelled to Santa Claus
"Why don't we just go back?"
And then came Christmas morning
And, much to Joel's surprise (Much to Joel's surprise)
He saw a boy with the saddest face
And tears were in his eyes (Tears were in his eyes)
He picked Joel up and held him
And said "You can be my friend (Hey man, let's be friends)
I would've liked some presents but
You're what Santa chose to send (Santa chose to send)
It's true, I've been a naughty boy
And maybe that's a sin (Maybe that's a sin)
If this is how Santa treats the kids
I'm just glad that I'm not him"
Joel, Joel, the lump of coal
Knew what he must do
He said "Now I know the reason why
I got sent to you
Cause when a person hurts inside
It turns him hard and cruel
But I know how to make your pain
Into a precious jewel
So take me in your hand, young man
And squeeze with all your might
Let's turn your pain and anger
Into something that shines bright"
Then Joel, Joel, the lump of coal
He gave his life away
So that one good naughty little boy
Had a diamond on Christmas day
I love how the killers have fun with music!!!!! IT's great
I got choked up watching this... poor Joel
They didn't know YOLO!!!!
probably a good thing
It was a joke, obviously lol.
THIS IS THE CUTEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER
Looks like Brandon's back with the guyliner, even though just a little bit.
This story's kinda funny, but Brandon' singing makes it amazing, specially at the ending. My favorite still remains Christmas in LA and Boots, maybe because I just like sad but true life stories that a person can live through.
Christmas in LA was a masterpiece :)
The video was depressing. It really highlights how sad an event can be if you got to spend it all alone. Their newest single was even sadder, imho.
Its amazing! I was surprised actually, i didnt expect them to come up with a song like this, its perfect!
Not a surprise this song is just lovely.
brandon's voice . he always sounds so young
Brandon oh you're the living example of "getting better over the years!" ♥
why does this song make me cry every time lol . and now my 3 year old daughter is singing it with me :)
It's A CLASSIC!
that was beautiful
Santa accidentally gives naughty boy worlds largest diamond
awesome song merry christmas everyone
This story really reminds me of 'The Nightingale and the Rose' by Oscar Wilde. The nightingale sacrifices her life to make a red rose for an heartbroken young man. It used to make me cry when I was younger and so did this song too. :') btw Brandon is so lovely here.
omgg i cant look at brandon he look sooooo cute omg im in with that and his voice ahhh i want him this christmas xD
please do this every year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This just proves that Brandon Flowers & Co. can turn any crap into something amazing.