We Are Young
Fun Feat Janelle Monбe 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 about 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 tab
'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 world is on my side
I have no reason to run
So will someone come and carry me home tonight
The angels never arrived
But I can hear the choir
So will someone come and 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
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home tonight
The beginning of the song, “Give me a second, I need to get my story straight” describes a feeling of remorse and trying to apologize for past mistakes. The story is about a person who’s trying to get their ex back after causing hurt in the past. They’re in a bar with friends getting drunk, hoping to avoid talking about their past mistakes but can’t seem to avoid feeling guilty about it. The line, “My lover she’s waiting for me just across the bar” portrays the main character as still trying to hold onto their past relationship.
The chorus, “Tonight, we are young, so let’s set the world on fire. We can burn brighter than the sun” tells the listener to forget all their problems and enjoy the moment while they’re young. The song is about being young, wild and free, and living in the moment. The character yearns to experience love and freedom, regretting past choices and waiting for the chance to make it right.
The song’s lyrics are open to interpretation, but it is generally accepted that the writer is describing the exhilaration and difficulties associated with growing up. Everyone feels the same sense of desire and seeking for adventure, even though their experiences and reactions may be widely different. The song says that it does not matter how messy everything might be now, it is outside pressures making them feel the way they do, but with human companionship from friends and loved ones, they will feel capable of overcoming that anxiety and loneliness, as well as a sense of existential angst that fills people.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a second I,
I need to get my story straight
I need to organize my thoughts and get my story straight to avoid miscommunications.
My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
My friends are doing drugs in the bathroom and getting extremely high.
My lover she's waiting for me just across the bar
My partner is waiting for me on the other side of the bar.
My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking about a scar, and
Someone wearing sunglasses has taken my seat and is asking about a scar I have.
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
I know I hurt you months ago and you're trying to forget, but my behavior and lackluster apologies have made it difficult for you to move past it. However, I am doing my best to make things right.
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down, I'll carry you home
If by the end of the night you are too drunk to stand, I will carry you home.
Tonight, we are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
We are young and full of life, so let's have a great time and do something amazing.
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
I know that I'm not the only thing in your life, but I thought we had the potential to explore new ways of breaking up.
But our friends are back
So let's raise a tab
'Cause I found someone to carry me home
Our friends have returned, so let's order drinks together. Besides, I've found someone to take me home, so I don't have to worry about getting too drunk.
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)
Please carry me home tonight, I need your help.
The world is on my side
I have no reason to run
So will someone come and carry me home tonight
I feel confident and safe tonight, but still need someone to take me home.
The angels never arrived
But I can hear the choir
So will someone come and carry me home
I don't believe in divine intervention, but I can hear people singing. Can someone take me home?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, ANDREW DOST, JACK ANTONOFF, NATE RUESS
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