We Are Young
Fun ft Janelle 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 song "We Are Young" by Fun. ft Janelle Monae is an anthem of youth, rebellion, and relationships. The lyrics tell a story of a protagonist who is trying to patch things up with a former lover. The introduction of the song describes the singer's current situation of being out with friends while they're getting high, and his lover is waiting for him at the bar. The line "I know I gave it to you months ago, I know you're trying to forget" implies an argument, perhaps over infidelity, broke them apart.
Throughout the song, the singer tries to make things right and "take it back" by reminding his former lover of the good times they had together. He acknowledges his faults but still wants to fix it. The chorus "Tonight, we are young, so let's set the world on fire, we can burn brighter than the sun" is a rallying cry for youth to enjoy life to the fullest, regardless of the obstacles that come with it. The song sets the stage for a raucous night that will hopefully end with reconciliation.
The theme of youthful recklessness is reinforced by the lines "The world is on my side, I have no reason to run." The idea that youth is invincible and anything is possible is evident throughout the song. This idea is captured beautifully in the final line, "So if by the time the bar closes, and you feel like falling down, I'll carry you home tonight." The singer is willing to be the support system his lover needs to make it through their dark times.
Overall, "We Are Young" is a universal anthem for young people, the song reminds the audience that we all have our struggles and past mistakes, but there is always hope for reconciliation and brighter days.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a second I, I need to get my story straight
I need a moment to plan what I am going to say
My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
My friends are in the restroom doing drugs
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 about a scar, and
Someone wearing sunglasses has stolen my seat and is asking about my mark
I know I gave it to you months ago
I know I hurt you a while back
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 other small gestures
The holes in my apologies, you know
The flaws in my apologies, you know
I'm trying hard to take it back
I'm trying my best to fix things
So if by the time the bar closes, and you feel like falling down, I'll carry you home
So if by the time the bar closes, and you're feeling unwell, I'll take 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 enjoy ourselves, live life to the fullest, and create memorable experiences
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 am not everything to you, but I hoped we could figure out new ways to cause problems
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 celebrate and drink more because I found someone to take me home
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)
Take me home tonight, just take me home tonight, please take me home tonight, just take me home tonight
The world is on my side I have no reason to run So will someone come and carry me home tonight
Everything is in my favor and I have no reason to flee, so can someone take me home tonight
The angels never arrived But I can hear the choir So will someone come and carry me home
No help has come, but I can hear the choir, so 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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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..
@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.