We Are Young
Janelle Monje/Fun 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
In "We Are Young," Janelle Monae and Nate Ruess sing about living up the moment and not letting past mistakes and regrets weigh them down. The song's first verse sets the scene in a noisy bar where the singer is seeking redemption from a past relationship mistake with their partner. The singer is aware of the flaws they committed and seeks forgiveness. They realize it is challenging to take back what they have done, but they will not stop trying.
The chorus declares that the singer will live for the current moment and set the world on fire, making things better. The repetition of the phrase "we are young" suggests that the singers and their peers have a taste for adventure, and with the power of youth, they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. The tone is celebratory and optimistic, with the emphasis on seizing the opportunity to live life to the fullest.
The final lines of the song affirm the singer's loyalty to their partner or friend, agreeing to carry them home and support them through hard times. The track's choral sections and sing-along quality suggest that the song's message is to abandon apprehension, embrace youthfulness, and have fun while it lasts.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a second I,
I need to get my story straight
I need some time to think about what I'm going to say next.
My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
My friends are doing drugs in the bathroom.
My lover she's waiting for me just across the bar
My partner is waiting for me at the bar.
My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking about a scar, and
Someone is sitting in my seat and asking me about a scar I have.
I know I gave it to you months ago
I know that I hurt you in the past.
I know you're trying to forget
I know that you're trying to move on from what happened.
But between the drinks and subtle things
The holes in my apologies, you know
Despite my apologies, I keep making the same mistakes and hurting you again and again.
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
I regret what I did, and I want to make amends. If you need me to, I'll take care of you tonight.
Tonight, we are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
We're young and reckless, so let's have a good time and do something wild.
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 I'm not everything to you, but I hoped that we could still make things work despite our 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 order more drinks. I don't need to be carried home anymore because I've found someone else.
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 chorus is repeated, emphasizing that the artist wants someone to carry them home.
The world is on my side
I have no reason to run
So will someone come and carry me home tonight
I feel good about life and don't need to escape. However, I still want someone to take care of me tonight.
The angels never arrived
But I can hear the choir
So will someone come and carry me home
Divine intervention isn't happening, but I still need someone to help me out.
Tonight, we are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
The chorus is repeated again, reiterating that we should take advantage of being young and do something crazy.
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home tonight
The song ends with the artist offering to reciprocate the help they received earlier in the night.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, ANDREW DOST, JACK ANTONOFF, NATE RUESS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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