“Joel, the Lump of Coal" by The Killers & Jimmy Kimmel

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  • @AralucarD
    @AralucarD 2 роки тому +78

    I can't believe that I'm still crying with a song written after a lump of coal 7 years ago.

  • @Affenhirte
    @Affenhirte 10 років тому +652

    started as a joke, turned into a masterpiece, what an awesome song and story :)

    • @CHIPtsune
      @CHIPtsune 10 років тому +89

      it started out with a kiss, how could it end up like this?

    • @alexarubin5740
      @alexarubin5740 10 років тому +35

      Brennan Donnelly it was only a kiss... it was only a kiss

    • @Max-Power_
      @Max-Power_ 10 років тому +25

      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

    • @Naloburr305
      @Naloburr305 10 років тому +20

      matt m now there going to bed
      and my stomach is sick and its all in my head

    • @charlotteserrat7213
      @charlotteserrat7213 10 років тому +25

      Naloburr305 But she's touching his chest now,
      He takes off her dress now,
      Let me go

  • @emaldonadokpcr
    @emaldonadokpcr 10 років тому +159

    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

    • @Victorious56
      @Victorious56 10 років тому +59

      At least he didn't end up on the fire, which was my initial concern :D

    • @dekuscrub4330
      @dekuscrub4330 4 роки тому +3

      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

    • @inmyplace9777
      @inmyplace9777 3 роки тому

      @@dekuscrub4330 That's what I thought.

  • @chiquemoderado
    @chiquemoderado 10 років тому +629

    2014 and Brandon Flowers is still hot.

    • @Luiz27M
      @Luiz27M 10 років тому +119

      I came from the future, it's 2030 and Brandon's still hot.

    • @chiquemoderado
      @chiquemoderado 10 років тому +4

      Luis Mejia thank you

    • @venusloveful
      @venusloveful 10 років тому +1

      always!

    • @trinitycuty30
      @trinitycuty30 10 років тому +46

      He gets hotter every year

    • @ziena85
      @ziena85 10 років тому

      182daviddelfinK This is what I was thinking through the whole video. I hope he's well...

  • @CaptainRumi
    @CaptainRumi 10 років тому +196

    Instant classic

  • @matthewlee4834
    @matthewlee4834 Рік тому +29

    This genuinely deserves so much more attention

    • @karissad7382
      @karissad7382 Рік тому

      *SO much more* 😬...Happy Christmas in July by the way :))!🎄🌟🎄🌟~~~~~>💓°•○☆💕

  • @cdmacattack
    @cdmacattack 11 місяців тому +2

    Heard 1st time yesterday. One of my all time Christmas favorites. So well written!

  • @heather23renae
    @heather23renae 10 років тому +129

    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

  • @artfulconjure
    @artfulconjure 8 років тому +20

    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.

  • @aronr.4636
    @aronr.4636 4 роки тому +25

    Why is this not played on the radio during Christmas!! It’s my favorite Christmas jingle 😭🎄❤️

    • @theunfunnyjokester
      @theunfunnyjokester 12 днів тому

      I found out about this song because of the radio surprisingly

  • @heyanctilpui
    @heyanctilpui 11 місяців тому +5

    "Let's turn your pain and anger
    Into something that shines bright"
    WOW!

  • @MichaelBrown-rg8oi
    @MichaelBrown-rg8oi 7 років тому +272

    Why is it that the killers singing about a lump of coal named Joel is still better than 80-90% of mainstream music today?...

  • @7890Carlos
    @7890Carlos 10 років тому +18

    Amazing how The Killers always make an amazing Christmas song.

  • @leslyblas3094
    @leslyblas3094 3 роки тому +5

    Every Christmas, I come
    Back to this song, and cry.

  • @scottgoulet1776
    @scottgoulet1776 10 років тому +97

    Funny intro but the song is actually very touching.

  • @moisturefarmer7592
    @moisturefarmer7592 9 років тому +298

    My girlfriend is very jealous over my Brandon Flowers man-crush...and she should be

    • @flowers2312
      @flowers2312 8 років тому +4

      haha :)

    • @giancarlobetti239
      @giancarlobetti239 6 років тому +1

      broooooo same

    • @SpaceExplorer
      @SpaceExplorer 5 років тому +4

      4 years later bro, did you marry that girl do you have kids

    • @spookyfox730
      @spookyfox730 4 роки тому

      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. 🤔

  • @gallodread
    @gallodread 10 років тому +10

    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.

  • @tripptank
    @tripptank 8 років тому +124

    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.

  • @shadowmoses7794
    @shadowmoses7794 10 років тому +20

    The Killers could basically write a song about anything and still make it sound amazing :)

  • @1NobleGiant
    @1NobleGiant 10 років тому +50

    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

  • @kettie5678
    @kettie5678 10 років тому +171

    I'm not sure why... But I kinda got emotional towards the end lol

    • @JosefVlogable
      @JosefVlogable 10 років тому +3

      Me too!

    • @izzygrasso967
      @izzygrasso967 10 років тому +11

      Little Joel gave his life so he could make the little boy happy 😭😭

    • @Eeli2008
      @Eeli2008 10 років тому

      WalrusDerpGaming
      Did he? I think of a bit of science here, under extremely high pressure and temperature the coal will turn into diamond:P

    • @KeltorRochridge
      @KeltorRochridge 9 років тому +15

      I cried. I'm not even joking

    • @avahengehold122
      @avahengehold122 8 років тому

      Ikr Joel makes everyone cri ery TIEM buccuz he's Joel 💵🗡🎀🌮🌚🐢🦄

  • @jooniemini
    @jooniemini 9 років тому +116

    Who cares if it's July * watches on repeat *

    • @Gian990
      @Gian990 7 років тому

      I can relate to this

  • @SunnyBear
    @SunnyBear 10 років тому +164

    Brandon is SO cute in that sweater. :)

  • @elijahmiethe8080
    @elijahmiethe8080 4 роки тому +47

    This pop back into anybody’s else’s head during quarantine cause there bored?

    • @lifeinthebarbie2147
      @lifeinthebarbie2147 3 роки тому

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  • @em8253
    @em8253 8 років тому +52

    Anyone come back to this video for Christmas this year?

    • @toastedjoe1013
      @toastedjoe1013 6 років тому +1

      This is good, but Christmas in LA is still my favorite. Beautiful song and great video.

    • @jazz123214
      @jazz123214 6 років тому +1

      I'm here for Christmas 2018

    • @teresakonczal4856
      @teresakonczal4856 6 років тому +1

      Every year, bub.

    • @teresakonczal4856
      @teresakonczal4856 6 років тому +1

      @@toastedjoe1013 Boots though 😭

  • @PianoBounty
    @PianoBounty 7 років тому +9

    It's 2017 and this still gives me the feels

  • @Nordicsmith
    @Nordicsmith 5 років тому +3

    This is still my favorite Christmas song. It makes me really happy and teary in the end.

  • @CastisV
    @CastisV 10 років тому +96

    R.I.P. Joel, you were a great lump of coal. Also...the Killers really don't like Santa Claus :).

    • @Kai9386kea
      @Kai9386kea 10 років тому +74

      Santa tried to kill Brandon, so.......

    • @Naloburr305
      @Naloburr305 10 років тому +7

      evoKai93 "Don't shoot me Santa Clause"

    • @NESherv
      @NESherv 10 років тому +1

      evoKai93 *keeps trying to

    • @scottjoel
      @scottjoel 10 років тому

      ........

  • @spongebuddy009
    @spongebuddy009 8 років тому +30

    I just heard this on the radio today and screamed when it first started, then I cried a bit. I love it so much 💕

  • @Depp99ful
    @Depp99ful 10 років тому +77

    Brandon looks like he's 16 in that sweater and stalking cap

  • @Phantom_c8
    @Phantom_c8 7 років тому +6

    Quite possibly one of the greatest Christmas songs ever!

  • @Gobblegobble123
    @Gobblegobble123 10 років тому +11

    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 :')

  • @JimmyKimmelLive
    @JimmyKimmelLive  10 років тому +90

    Merry Christmas! We're counting down the top ten #Kimmel videos of 2014! Here is #7... #JoelTheLumpOfCoal with The Killers

  • @darkanne01
    @darkanne01 10 років тому +3

    I always look forward to the Killers' Christmas song every year, and this one does not disappoint.

  • @arinasemenihina7769
    @arinasemenihina7769 5 років тому +45

    2019 and Brandon Flowers is still hot

    • @lifeinthebarbie2147
      @lifeinthebarbie2147 3 роки тому

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  • @luvyut1676
    @luvyut1676 6 років тому +3

    every year i will listen to this

  • @franklagoon22
    @franklagoon22 10 років тому +2

    JOEL THE DIAMOOOOOOOOOOND!!!! HE BECAME PURE LIGHT AND THE DRUMMER HAD A CRYSTAL TEAR. THANK YOU JOEL DIAMOND.

  • @AbbieCloudnose
    @AbbieCloudnose 10 років тому +22

    This was...*Sniff sniff*....BEAUTIFUL!!!!! *Sniffff*

  • @TheCJD89
    @TheCJD89 10 років тому +12

    I just love that so much. The Killers are awesome

  • @jimmyvorterix
    @jimmyvorterix 10 років тому +36

    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)

    • @Guillermemo
      @Guillermemo 7 років тому +1

      what about 2015 & 2016?

    • @dangiela13
      @dangiela13 7 років тому

      Dirt sledding 2015, I`ll be home for Christmas 2016

  • @ricktheis9006
    @ricktheis9006 10 років тому +2

    How did I miss this? Fantastic, my new favorite Christmas song.

  • @lolaa9725
    @lolaa9725 10 років тому +1

    wait why am I crying? This band just gets me in the feels.

  • @socaldetailpros5627
    @socaldetailpros5627 10 років тому +9

    Awsome and just perfect!!! The killers are simply the best!

  • @TheChateauBros
    @TheChateauBros 10 років тому +8

    That actually made me feel emotional for Joel

  • @kengkaru
    @kengkaru 10 років тому +5

    I love the comedy ... but most of all the touching lyric and the melody itself ... very touching song! Great job guys!

  • @JimmyKimmelLive
    @JimmyKimmelLive  10 років тому +158

    Jimmy's new Christmas song with The Killers to benefit (RED)... #JoelTheLumpOfCoal

  • @craighiggins8996
    @craighiggins8996 3 роки тому +1

    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!!!!!

  • @denisplesa
    @denisplesa 6 років тому +4

    Still one of my favorite carols to the day!

  • @fannyflowers2379
    @fannyflowers2379 8 років тому +24

    Can't wait for the new Christmas song

  • @bathypelagiczone
    @bathypelagiczone 4 роки тому +8

    i'm literally weeping, what is this siren song

  • @lhagiduty
    @lhagiduty 10 років тому +9

    god damn it jimmy, you did it. you took my favorite band and made this beautiful song!

  • @jakemounteney5416
    @jakemounteney5416 10 років тому +13

    Shall we all just agree now that this is the greatest xmas song ever made?

  • @flowers2312
    @flowers2312 8 років тому +44

    brandons voice is so cute

  • @Shaannooonn
    @Shaannooonn 8 років тому +5

    This literally made me cry

  • @laylak9161
    @laylak9161 5 років тому +2

    Can't believe it's almost 2020 - this song is still great!

  •  10 років тому +19

    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!!!

  • @nairbjc
    @nairbjc 10 років тому +18

    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.

  • @xshadowscreamx
    @xshadowscreamx 8 років тому +33

    Brandon is precious.. The killers are precious.

  • @NO1JAYHAWK
    @NO1JAYHAWK 10 років тому +1

    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.

  • @vidieo__
    @vidieo__ 4 роки тому +2

    I'M NOT CRYING! YOU ARE!

  • @skylersmith8646
    @skylersmith8646 4 роки тому +5

    How in the actual hell did he make that a good song!!! Man is a magician!

  • @LuckyNumberSevens77
    @LuckyNumberSevens77 10 років тому

    Las Vegas loves The Killers! Every time they come back home it's always a great show.

  • @melanielovesmovies
    @melanielovesmovies 10 років тому +7

    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.

  • @milanjankovic3168
    @milanjankovic3168 10 років тому +2

    I've been waiting this for a long time..Great!

  • @kellyclark2806
    @kellyclark2806 5 років тому +2

    Killers & Kimmel are crazy talented. Loved this song so much!!

  • @cynthiavaladez8236
    @cynthiavaladez8236 10 років тому +2

    I literally cried.

  • @TotalMitchMove
    @TotalMitchMove 9 років тому +2

    This song makes my top 3 killer Christmas songs

  • @GiovannaMdeFS
    @GiovannaMdeFS 4 роки тому +1

    how i love this song so much

  • @robind8149
    @robind8149 4 роки тому +1

    I love this song! I've had it on my Christmas playlist for years!!!

  • @datboi3545
    @datboi3545 7 років тому +2

    New favorite Christmas song. The Killers made a hit

  • @skipsmom1
    @skipsmom1 10 років тому +4

    And this is why The Killers are my favorite band! Love it! Lol

  • @giabrand1
    @giabrand1 10 років тому +21

    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!!!! ♥

  • @r_27P
    @r_27P 10 років тому +1

    I think I'm gonna cry!!!!!! sooooo cuuuuuute! :( poor Joel!!!

  • @jamalnasir5648
    @jamalnasir5648 10 років тому +2

    This guy has a heavenly voice

  • @ufcwannab91
    @ufcwannab91 10 років тому +7

    Me an Joel go way back! Ah memories of Christmases past!

  • @TheArachnid
    @TheArachnid 3 роки тому +11

    This has no right to be as great as it is.

  • @alicewinx1
    @alicewinx1 10 років тому +57

    I found this song incredibly sad.

  • @northerna4482
    @northerna4482 6 років тому +2

    I hope there are allot less Santa's and more Joel's this Christmas. Have a merry Christmas.

  • @Iluvukitcat
    @Iluvukitcat 10 років тому +11

    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.

    • @jaygrayfox
      @jaygrayfox 10 років тому

      Are you being serious? Lol

    • @juliuskwak1263
      @juliuskwak1263 10 років тому +2

      Wow, way to be racist. No one probably was even thinking about racially discriminating themes until you came along and was all "GUYS! BLACK!"

  • @Kelly-hh7jz
    @Kelly-hh7jz 4 роки тому +1

    This follows the cadence of "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" and I'm here for it

  • @ashleightaylor9403
    @ashleightaylor9403 8 років тому +9

    This is my fave song 💓💓💓💓

  • @333nile
    @333nile 9 років тому +9

    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

  • @aitanademichelli9068
    @aitanademichelli9068 2 роки тому +2

    I love how the killers have fun with music!!!!! IT's great

  • @jessemaldonado4364
    @jessemaldonado4364 3 роки тому +1

    I got choked up watching this... poor Joel

  • @sushi7443
    @sushi7443 10 років тому +44

    They didn't know YOLO!!!!

    • @stevenan93
      @stevenan93 10 років тому +70

      probably a good thing

    • @TGODZebra7
      @TGODZebra7 10 років тому +33

      It was a joke, obviously lol.

  • @SammiHowlett
    @SammiHowlett 6 років тому +4

    THIS IS THE CUTEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER

  • @95MidnightStar
    @95MidnightStar 10 років тому +46

    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.

    • @frenzo110
      @frenzo110 10 років тому +8

      Christmas in LA was a masterpiece :)

    • @MoahGentle
      @MoahGentle 3 роки тому

      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.

  • @johnnysmith1845
    @johnnysmith1845 10 років тому +1

    Its amazing! I was surprised actually, i didnt expect them to come up with a song like this, its perfect!

  • @autumnwind1216
    @autumnwind1216 3 роки тому +1

    Not a surprise this song is just lovely.

  • @abc92800
    @abc92800 7 років тому +3

    brandon's voice . he always sounds so young

  • @juuliibo
    @juuliibo 10 років тому +7

    Brandon oh you're the living example of "getting better over the years!" ♥

  • @saldc3206
    @saldc3206 4 роки тому +1

    why does this song make me cry every time lol . and now my 3 year old daughter is singing it with me :)

  • @jaynine65
    @jaynine65 10 років тому +1

    It's A CLASSIC!

  • @biancamaego
    @biancamaego 7 років тому +3

    that was beautiful

  • @cyrusgodivala5529
    @cyrusgodivala5529 10 років тому +7

    Santa accidentally gives naughty boy worlds largest diamond

  • @ethanwilliams1327
    @ethanwilliams1327 10 років тому +1

    awesome song merry christmas everyone

  • @una877
    @una877 7 років тому +1

    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.

  • @Lawrence1999
    @Lawrence1999 10 років тому +2

    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

  • @familycanada1804
    @familycanada1804 10 років тому +1

    please do this every year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @CJL1567
    @CJL1567 9 років тому +12

    This just proves that Brandon Flowers & Co. can turn any crap into something amazing.