Why has Mr Brightside stood the test of time? The science behind The Killers' hit

In fact, a recent study named it the highest earning song on Spotify in the UK, despite it being released by The Killers 20 years ago. The track has so far brought the Las Vegas-born band more than £1 million in royalties ($1,254,087) through the streaming service. Indeed, since 2004, 'Mr Brightside' has spent 358 non-consecutive weeks in the UK singles charts, and is currently at number 62. But why exactly has Mr Brightside stood the test of time? MailOnline takes a look at the science behind this rock anthem.