The Drums
I need fun in my life Lyrics


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You'd think I would know
All the answers to the questions before I get old
But I've spent too much time thinking
And I've spent too much time doing
It's time to go

And I need fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun
In my life
And I need life
In my fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun

Oh, I took a walk yesterday all around New York City
And I saw something written on a car
It said "The less you own the more freedom you have"




The less you own the more freedom you have
So I went home and I threw it all away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Drums' "I Need Fun in My Life" speak to a universal yearning for experiences that make life worth living. The singer reflects on the passage of time and the realization that overthinking and simply going through the motions can rob us of the joy of living. The repetitive chorus of "fun, fun, fun" is a call to action, a reminder that life is meant to be enjoyed and experienced in all its messy, unpredictable glory.


The second verse of the song takes on a more introspective tone, as the singer recounts a moment of clarity while wandering the streets of New York City. They see a message on a car that challenges the idea that material possessions are the key to happiness. This leads to a realization that shedding the clutter in one's life can lead to more freedom and a greater sense of connection to the world around us. By throwing things away, the singer gains a newfound sense of liberation and recommitment to living life to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

You'd think I would know
One might assume I have all the answers


All the answers to the questions before I get old
Answers to life's questions should be known by old age


But I've spent too much time thinking
Overthinking has consumed my time


And I've spent too much time doing
Unproductive actions have wasted my time


It's time to go
It's time to make a change


And I need fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun
I am in desperate need of enjoyment and excitement


In my life
To enhance my existence


And I need life
I need to fully experience what life has to offer


In my fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun
I want to integrate fun into my daily life


Oh, I took a walk yesterday all around New York City
Recently, I embarked on a stroll throughout New York City


And I saw something written on a car
I noticed a message inscribed on an automobile


It said 'The less you own the more freedom you have'
The fewer material possessions one has, the more liberated they are


So I went home and I threw it all away
I returned home and discarded my extraneous belongings




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