We Are Young
Fun. Feat. Janelle Mone (Boyce Avenue Acoustic Cover) Lyrics
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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
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
In "We Are Young," the singer is trying to make amends with a past lover. The singer acknowledges that they made a mistake which led to the breakup, and they desperately want to make it right. Through drinking and music, the singer is trying to reconnect with their previous lover. They are asking for one more chance to fix their flaws and reunite. To set the mood and atmosphere, the song includes raw and pure emotions with bold statements such as "let's set the world on fire, we can burn brighter than the sun."
The chorus, "tonight, we are young, so let's set the world on fire," is an invitation for the listeners to embrace their youth and live in the moment, regardless of their age, status, or position. Through the lyrics, they encourage the audience to forget their problems for a moment and to have fun. They want people to live life to the fullest without regret, to enjoy the moment, to be with friends, and to experience the world in the most electrifying way possible.
Overall, "We Are Young" is a gift to the listeners, giving them liberating freedom to be themselves, to let go of their toxic past, and to start a new life. The verses complement the choruses, and the music adds more emotion to the lyrics. With the support of Janelle Monáe's harmonious vocals, Fun.'s anthem has become a timeless classic that is perfect for any night out with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a second I
Hold on, I need to get my story straight
My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
My buddies are doing drugs in the bathroom
My lover she's waiting for me just across the bar
My partner is waiting for me nearby
My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking 'bout a scar, and
Someone has taken my seat and is asking a question about a scar
I know I gave it to you months ago
I know I hurt you a long time 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 alcohol and other subtle factors
The holes in my apologies, you know
My apologies have not been good enough
I'm trying hard to take it back
I'm trying my best to fix things
So if by the time the bar closes
So, if by the end of the night
And you feel like falling down
And if you are feeling down
I'll carry you home
I'll take care of you
Tonight
This evening
We are young
We are still in our youth
So let's set the world on fire
So let's do something amazing
We can burn brighter than the sun
We can do something incredible
Now I know that I'm not
Now I understand that I am not
All that you got
All that you have
I guess that I, I just thought
I suppose I thought
Maybe we could find new ways to fall apart
Maybe we can find new ways to break up
But our friends are back
But our buddies have returned
So let's raise a cup
So let's drink and celebrate
'Cause I found someone to carry me home
Because I have found someone to take care of me
Carry me home tonight (na na na na na na)
Take care of me tonight
Just carry me home tonight (na na na na na na)
Just help me get home tonight
The moon is on my side (na na na na na na)
The moon is shining down on me
I have no reason to run (na na na na na na)
I have no reason to flee
So will someone come and carry me home tonight (na na na na na na)
So will someone please help me get home tonight
The angels never arrived (na na na na na na)
No divine intervention occurred
But I can hear the choir (na na na na na na)
But I can hear the singing
So will someone come and carry me home (na na na na na na)
So will someone please help me get home
Tonight
This evening
We are young
We are still in our youth
So let's set the world on fire
So let's do something amazing
We can burn brighter than the sun
We can do something incredible
So if by the time the bar closes
So, if by the end of the night
And you feel like falling down
And if you are feeling down
I'll carry you home tonight
I'll take care of you tonight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, Nate Ruess
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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 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..
@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
@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.