We Are Young
Fun. F./Janelle Monae Lyrics

Give me a second I
I need a moment to compose myself before I continue speaking

I need to get my story straight
I need to make sure my account of events is correct

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

My lover she's waiting for me just across the bar
My significant other is currently situated nearby

My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking 'bout a scar, and
A stranger is currently sitting in my spot and inquiring about an injury I have sustained

I know I gave it to you months ago
I realize that I caused you harm in the past, several months prior

I know you're trying to forget
I am aware that you are attempting to move on from what I did

But between the drinks and subtle things
However, due to our current situation involving alcohol and other factors

The holes in my apologies, you know
There are flaws in my apologies that you recognize

I'm trying hard to take it back
I am doing my best to make things right

So if by the time the bar closes
In the event that the establishment ceases serving alcohol

And you feel like falling down
If you feel overwhelmed or upset

I'll carry you home
I will assist you in returning to your residence

Tonight
This evening

We are young
We are youthful and free-spirited

So let's set the world on fire
Let's become catalysts for change and make bold moves

We can burn brighter than the sun
We are capable of making a strong and lasting impact

Now I know that I'm not
I understand that I am not the only person in your life

All that you got
Your entire support system

I guess that I, I just thought
I mistakenly believed

Maybe we could find new ways to fall apart
We may potentially pursue habits or behaviors that damage our relationship

But our friends are back
However, our companions have returned

So let's raise a cup
Let's make a toast

'Cause I found someone to carry me home
Because I have located a person who can assist me in getting home

Carry me home tonight (na na na na na na)
Escort me to my place of residence this evening

Just carry me home tonight (na na na na na na)
Please, just help me get home tonight

The moon is on my side (na na na na na na)
The lunar body above us is providing its support

I have no reason to run (na na na na na na)
There is no need for me to flee or escape

So will someone come and carry me home tonight (na na na na na na)
Would someone, please, give me assistance in getting home this evening

The angels never arrived (na na na na na na)
Spiritual beings did not come to our aid when we needed them

But I can hear the choir (na na na na na na)
However, I am able to hear the celestial singing

So will someone come and carry me home (na na na na na na)
Could someone please do me the favor of helping me return home

Tonight
This evening

We are young
We are youthful and free-spirited

So let's set the world on fire
Let's become catalysts for change and make bold moves

We can burn brighter than the sun
We are capable of making a strong and lasting impact

So if by the time the bar closes
In the event that the establishment ceases serving alcohol

And you feel like falling down
If you feel overwhelmed or upset

I'll carry you home tonight
I will assist you in returning to your residence this evening