Leave The Bourbon On The Shelf by The Killers is a song about heartbreak and unrequited love. The narrator is expressing regret and longing for a past relationship that has ended. They plead with the former lover to not leave, symbolized by the desperation to have bourbon left on the shelf as a means of comfort. Key themes include longing, regret, and the struggle to move on from a lost love. Particularly poignant moments include the repeated chorus where the narrator implores for another chance, showing the depth of their emotional turmoil.