Top 10 Best Songs by Kings of Leon

The song that was actually an accident, but became their biggest anthem. The guitar riff is simple, dry and irresistible. Caleb's voice is at its rawest and sexiest. "Your sex is on fire." It's pure passion and adrenaline. Whether you hear it in a bar or at a festival, everyone screams along. The ultimate rock classic of this century.

The hit that finally brought them to the stadiums. It's about loneliness 'on the road' and the desire for human contact. "I could use somebody." Caleb's ad-libs are legendary. It starts quietly and builds to an explosion of sound. It's a universal scream for love and connection.

A song about wanting to burn down your old life to start over. "I won't ever be your cornerstone." The melody is rolling and hypnotic. The group singing in the chorus is beautiful. It's about the helplessness of not meeting expectations and the drive for freedom.

Dark, spooky and bewitching. The guitar effects sound like wailing ghosts. It's about an unreachable love or obsession. The atmosphere is oppressive. "Stranded in this spooky town." It's one of their most experimental and intense songs. Music for a nighttime drive through a desolate landscape.

A beautiful, drunken ballad. The beat stumbles a little, which perfectly fits the theme of a night of heavy drinking and the regret that follows. Caleb sings about the beauty of intoxication ("I love the rain the most when it stops"). It's melancholic, honest and atmospheric. You smell the stale drink and the loneliness.

A love letter to their fans in England, who embraced the band long before America did. The bass line is funky and danceable. It's one of their swingiest songs. The lyrics are a thank you for the support and the craziness. It shows a looser, happier side of the band.

A tight, modern rock song that shows they can still deliver the tempo. The guitar line is catchy and driving. It's about seizing opportunities and living in the moment. "Take the time to waste a moment." Caleb sings with enormous urgency. It's a perfect radio hit with a raw edge.

Not to be confused with the song by Imagine Dragons. This is Kings of Leon at their most gospel-like. The background choirs are grand and spiritual. It's about your heritage and the road ahead. "It's in the water." The atmosphere is celebratory and uplifting. A song that takes you to an outdoor church service, but with electric guitars.

An ode to their home base. Here you hear the country influences most clearly: violins, acoustic guitars and a campfire atmosphere. It's a warm song about returning to your roots and the simplicity of the south. "Gonna go back down south now." You feel the summer evening and the crickets in the music. Pure and nostalgic.

A short, energetic song from their early period. It's about the sudden fame and craziness of touring ("I'm sitting in a bucket"). The bass line hops and the guitars are playful. It sounds happy, but the lyrics betray the insecurity of young boys thrust into the spotlight.