We Are Young
F.U.N Lyrics


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Give me a second I
I need to get my story straight
My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
My lover she’s waiting for me just across the bar
My seat’s been taken by some sunglasses asking 'bout a scar, and
I know I gave it to you months ago
I know you’re trying to forget
But between the drinks and subtle things
The holes in my apologies, you know
I’m trying hard to take it back
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I’ll carry you home

Tonight
We are young
So let’s set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun

Tonight
We are young
So let’s set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun

Now I know that I’m not
All that you got
I guess that I, I just thought
Maybe we could find new ways to fall apart
But our friends are back
So let’s raise a toast
‘Cause I found someone to carry me home

Tonight
We are young
So let’s set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun

Tonight
We are young
So let’s set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun

Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Just carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Just carry me home tonight (Nananananana)

The moon is on my side (Nananananana)
I have no reason to run (Nananananana)
So will someone come and carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
The angels never arrived (Nananananana)
But I can hear the choir (Nananananana)
So will someone come and carry me home (Nananananana)

Tonight
We are young
So let’s set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun

Tonight
We are young
So let’s set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun

So if by the time the bar closes




And you feel like falling down
I’ll carry you home tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "We Are Young" by F.U.N. explore the idea of enjoying one's youth and living in the moment. The opening lines of the song describe the singer trying to come up with a convincing story to tell their lover, who is waiting for them at the bar. Meanwhile, their friends are in the bathroom getting high, and their seat has been taken by a stranger. The singer acknowledges that they messed up in the past, but they are trying to make amends, and they promise to carry their lover home if they feel like falling down.


The chorus of the song is a declaration of youth and a call to action. The repetition of the phrase "We are young" emphasizes the idea that the people singing the song are in the prime of their lives and should make the most of it. The lyrics urge the listener to set the world on fire and burn brighter than the sun. This is a metaphor for living boldly and making a mark on the world. The singer acknowledges that they are not perfect, but they are surrounded by friends who can help them have a good time.


The bridge of the song describes the singer's search for someone to carry them home, both literally and figuratively. The moon is on their side, and they have no reason to run, but they are looking for someone to bring them comfort and support. The angels never arrived, but they can hear the choir. This is a metaphor for the idea that we don't always get the help or guidance we need in life, but we can still find moments of beauty and grace.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me a second I
I need a moment to prepare myself


I need to get my story straight
I need to get my thoughts in order


My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
My friends are using drugs in the bathroom


My lover she’s waiting for me just across the bar
My significant other is waiting for me at the bar


My seat’s been taken by some sunglasses asking 'bout a scar, and
Someone wearing sunglasses has taken my seat and is asking about a scar


And I know I gave it to you months ago
I know I hurt you months ago


I know you’re trying to forget
I know you're trying to move on


But between the drinks and subtle things
But with the influence of alcohol and small gestures


The holes in my apologies, you know
My apologies have been insufficient


I’m trying hard to take it back
I'm doing my best to make amends


So if by the time the bar closes
If by the time the bar closes


And you feel like falling down
And you feel overwhelmed or distressed


I’ll carry you home
I'll take care of you and see you home safely


Tonight
This evening


We are young
We're in the prime of our youth


So let’s set the world on fire
Let's do something exciting and meaningful


We can burn brighter than the sun
We can shine brilliantly


Now I know that I’m not
I realize that I'm not


All that you got
The only thing you have


I guess that I, I just thought
I assumed


Maybe we could find new ways to fall apart
Perhaps we could find new ways to break up


But our friends are back
But our friends have returned


So let’s raise a toast
Let's make a celebratory gesture


‘Cause I found someone to carry me home
Because I found someone to take care of me and see me home safely


Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Take care of me and see me home safely this evening


Just carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Simply see me home safely this evening


The moon is on my side (Nananananana)
The moon is with me


I have no reason to run (Nananananana)
I have no reason to flee


So will someone come and carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Will someone take care of me and see me home safely tonight


The angels never arrived (Nananananana)
I didn't get any divine assistance


But I can hear the choir (Nananananana)
But I can hear an angelic chorus


So will someone come and carry me home (Nananananana)
Will someone take care of me and see me home safely


Tonight
This evening


We are young
We're in the prime of our youth


So let’s set the world on fire
Let's do something exciting and meaningful


We can burn brighter than the sun
We can shine brilliantly


So if by the time the bar closes
If by the time the bar closes


And you feel like falling down
And you feel overwhelmed or distressed


I’ll carry you home tonight
I'll take care of you and see you home safely this evening




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, ANDREW DOST, JACK ANTONOFF, NATE RUESS

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@vincenzoborsellino4683

Give me a second I
I need to get my story straight
My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
My lover she's waiting for me just across the bar
My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking 'bout a scar, and
I know I gave it to you months ago
I know you're trying to forget
But between the drinks and subtle things
The holes in my apologies, you know
I'm trying hard to take it back
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Now I know that I'm not
All that you got
I guess that I, I just thought
Maybe we could find new ways to fall apart
But our friends are back
So let's raise a cup
'Cause I found someone to carry me home
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Carry me home tonight (na na na na na na)
Just carry me home tonight (na na na na na na)
Carry me home tonight (na na na na na na)
Just carry me home tonight (na na na na na na)
The moon is on my side (na na na na na na)
I have no reason to run (na na na na na na)
So will someone come and carry me home tonight (na na na na na na)
The angels never arrived (na na na na na na)
But I can hear the choir (na na na na na na)
So will someone come and carry me home (na na na na na na)
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home tonight



@user-cn8go7ky2r

@Jorge Rivas i can relate...
in the beginning of the year, i was getting bullied by these girls who i thought were my friends which they always claimed to be..
but they'd constantly hurt me leave me out of things and constantly make me cry..
i was too scared to make new friends so i didnt..
im still with that toxic friend group, and even though they claim to be my friend, and claim to care about me, they never said sorry..
to make things worse, i'd cry every night just wishing to be in my old town again, when i felt like people cared about me and loved me..
all those good friends from my old town are gone now, and worse thing was is that i never got to say bye..
they're a bit better now but like i said they havent told me they're sorry yet..

you never realize how good you have it until it's gone..



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@thanos6818

You spend your childhood wanting to grow up, and you spend your adulthood wishing you were a child again

@tui7980

‘Reality is often disappointing’, huh?

@kristianafaga2149

Thanos is changed LOL

@emiyakiritsugu6043

sad but true, i miss my child day

@kiank3919

Just like MJ

@hopoffmydick9574

Thanos thank you Thanos

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@luisangel5056

Nostalgia is the worst and the best feeling ever

@julialyons6447

No cap

@fawncel

its so strong for me it literally hurts

@caza88ification

Fun fact.....Nostalgia was illeagal in the USA. It was declared a fatal disease that would kill you.

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