The band consists of Nate Ruess (vocals), Andrew Dost (keyboard, bass) and Jack Antonoff (guitar, trumpet). Ruess is a former member of The Format, Andrew Dost is a former member of Anathallo and Jack Antonoff is a member of Steel Train. The band also includes touring members Nate Harold (bass), Emily Moore (keyboards, guitar) and Will Noon (drums).
The band released albums Aim and Ignite in 2009 and Some Nights in 2012. Their single We Are Young (featuring Janelle Monáe) peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
On September 14, 2010 fun. released a deluxe version of "Aim & Ignite" in both Canada and America which included the original 12 tracks, as well as two remixes by R.A.C, music videos, and a newly recorded song called Stitch Me Up.
Songfacts reports that their song We Are Young was featured on the TV show Glee during its December 6, 2011 episode "Hold On to Sixteen". It was performed after the end of Sectionals in the auditorium of McKinley High. The version by the Glee Cast debuted at #12 on the Hot 100 on the following week, spurring fun.'s original to enter the same chart at #53.
In February 2015, the band announced that they were not splitting up, but taking some time off to pursue other projects.
Sleigh Ride
fun. Lyrics
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Ring-ting-tingling too,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you,
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling, "Yoo hoo",
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
Let's go, let's look at the show,
We're riding in a wonderland of snow.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
It's grand, just holding your hand,
We're riding along with a song
Of a wintry wonderland.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy,
And comfy cozy are we,
We're snuggled up together
Like two birds of a feather would be,
Let's take that road before us,
And sing a chorus or two,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
There's a birthday party
At the home of Farmer Gray,
It'll be the perfect ending to a perfect day,
We'll be singing the songs
We love to sing without a single stop,
At the fireplace while we watch
The chestnuts pop.
There's a happy feeling
Nothing in the world can buy,
When they pass around the coffee
And the pumpkin pie,
It'll nearly be like a picture print
By Currier and Ives,
These wonderful things are the things
We remember through all our lives!
Let's take that road before us
And sing a chorus or two,
As you one can see, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you, and you, and you.
Let's take that road before us
And sing a chorus or two,
As you one can see, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
The lyrics of this song describe the perfect winter day spent with someone special, riding in a sleigh through the snow-covered countryside. It's the kind of day where everything is just right - the snow is falling, friends are calling, and there's a happy feeling in the air. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy refrain of "giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap" make it an excellent choice for spreading holiday cheer.
In addition to its catchy tune, "Sleigh Ride" is filled with charming imagery that captures the magic of wintertime. The lyrics reference rosy cheeks, pumpkin pie, and a Currier and Ives print, all of which evoke warm and cozy feelings of nostalgia. These details are woven together to create a sense of place and time that feels both timeless and entirely specific to the season.
Overall, "Sleigh Ride" is a playful, joyful celebration of winter, friendship, and the joys of being together during the holiday season. Its nostalgic charm and delightfully catchy tune make it a beloved classic that people of all ages can enjoy.
Line by Line Meaning
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling,
Ring-ting-tingling too,
Listen to the sound of the sleigh bells ringing and tingling in the air.
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you,
The snow outside creates a perfect setting for us to go on a sleigh ride together.
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling, "Yoo hoo",
It's snowing outside and our friends are calling us to go out and enjoy the winter wonderland.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
Let's go, let's look at the show,
We're riding in a wonderland of snow.
Let's ride our sleigh and see the snow-covered scenery around us, it's like being in a magical wonderland of snow.
It's grand, just holding your hand,
We're riding along with a song
Of a wintry wonderland.
It's great to hold your hand while we ride the sleigh and enjoy the wintry wonderland around us.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy,
And comfy cozy are we,
We're snuggled up together
Like two birds of a feather would be,
Our cheeks are pink from the cold and we're cozy and comfortable snuggling up together like two birds would.
Let's take that road before us,
And sing a chorus or two,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
Let's take this path ahead of us and sing a few songs together, it's the perfect weather for a sleigh ride.
There's a birthday party
At the home of Farmer Gray,
It'll be the perfect ending to a perfect day,
We're going to a birthday party at Farmer Gray's home which will be a perfect ending to our perfect day.
We'll be singing the songs
We love to sing without a single stop,
At the fireplace while we watch
The chestnuts pop.
We will sing the songs we love without stopping while warming up by the fireplace and watching chestnuts pop.
There's a happy feeling
Nothing in the world can buy,
When they pass around the coffee
And the pumpkin pie,
There's a feeling of happiness that can't be bought when we all sit around and share coffee and pumpkin pie.
It'll nearly be like a picture print
By Currier and Ives,
These wonderful things are the things
We remember through all our lives!
Our experience will be like a picture taken by Currier and Ives, we'll remember these wonderful moments forever.
As you one can see, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you, and you, and you.
As everyone can see, this weather is perfect for a sleigh ride together, with you, and you, and you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@renryuugu7446
I DON'T CARE IF IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS I WILL STILL LISTEN TO THIS.
@justinmk2146
Ren Ryuugu same here
@sarahb.7175
Technically, it's not Christmas--it makes no mention of Christmas, so no guilt!
@samanthaj2155
I work at vanity and this song is on our store cd and it's the only one that I'm not sick of yet since its in a constant loop
@fernandomusacoach
ShinyTreecko494 wow
@scrubsfan16
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@anesajames4265
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@BaldHoe
I work at GUESS? And this fucking song makes me wanna kill myself. Same with the Sia ones, both are awful.
@vickychen9203
This is still my favorite song in 2023 . I miss Fun. so much.
@sofiaschuller9716
I'm a huge fan of fun. I heard this song in hollister and immediately thought that this sounded like Nate Ruess! Just shows how unique his voice is:)