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.
Some Nights
fun. Lyrics
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Some nights, I call it a draw
Some nights, I wish that my lips could build a castle
Some nights, I wish they'd just fall off
But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
Oh Lord, I'm still not sure, what I stand for, oh, oh, oh
Most nights, I don't know anymore
Oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
Oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
This is it, boys, this is war, what are we waiting for?
Why don't we break the rules already?
I was never one to believe the hype
Save that for the black and white
Try twice as hard and I'm half as liked
But here they come again to jack my style
That's alright, I found a martyr in my bed tonight
Stops my bones from wondering
Just who I, who I, who I am, oh who am I, mm, mm
Well, some nights, I wish that this all would end
'Cause I could use some friends for a change
And some nights, I'm scared you'll forget me again
Some nights, I always win, I always win
But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for, oh
What do I stand for?
What do I stand for?
Most nights, I don't know (oh, come on)
So this is it? I sold my soul for this?
Washed my hands of that for this?
I miss my mom and dad for this?
No, when I see stars, when I see, when I see stars, that's all they are
When I hear songs, they sound like a swan, so come on
Oh, come on, oh, come on, oh come on
Well, that is it, guys, that is all
Five minutes in and I'm bored again
Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands
This one is not for the folks at home
I'm sorry to leave, mom, I had to go
Who the fuck wants to die alone all dried up in the desert sun?
My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she called, "Love"
And then I look into my nephew's eyes
Man, you wouldn't believe the most amazing things that can come from
Some terrible nights
(Alright, come on)
Oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
Oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
The other night, you wouldn't believe
The dream I just had about you and me
I called you up, but we both agreed
It's for the best you didn't listen
It's for the best we get our distance, oh
For the best you didn't listen
It's for the best we get our distance, oh
In "Some Nights", fun. lead singer Nate Ruess addresses the confusion and disarray of contemporary life, but with the more compassionate message of searching for meaning where it seems impossible to find. The chorus taps into Ruess' personal insecurities, leaving him asking himself, "What do I stand for?" With his repeated statement of "Most nights, I don't know," Ruess successfully voices a doubt shared by many of our generation.
He sings about declaring war, breaking rules, believing hype, martyrdom, selling his soul, dying alone, desert dehydration, and love cons. This is all just a preface for when the circle of the song lands back on that question of self-worth. The music is catchy, but noticeably wearier than their previous tracks such as "We Are Young," with which "Some Nights" is often compared. The track stands on its own and speaks to a new era of vulnerability.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that the verses represent the singer's internal struggle and the heartbreak he has experienced, while the chorus represents his outward attempts to move past his pain and figure out his place in the world. The repeated question of "What do I stand for?" highlights the idea that searching for a sense of purpose can be a lifelong endeavor.
Line by Line Meaning
Some nights, I stay up cashing in my bad luck
Sometimes I stay up late, feeling sorry for myself and dwelling on my misfortunes
Some nights, I call it a draw
Sometimes I feel like neither good nor bad things are happening in my life and it's just okay
Some nights, I wish that my lips could build a castle
Sometimes I wish I had the power to make my dreams come true through just talking
Some nights, I wish they'd just fall off
Sometimes I feel like my words are meaningless and I wish I didn't have to speak at all
But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
Despite everything, I can't stop thinking about you and the impact you've had on my life
Oh Lord, I'm still not sure, what I stand for oh oh oh
I'm still unsure of my values, beliefs, and who I am as a person
What do I stand for? Oh what do I stand for?
I'm asking myself what my purpose is and what I should strive for in life
Most nights, I don't know anymore
Most of the time, I'm lost and uncertain about my direction in life
This is it, boys, this is war, what are we waiting for?
We should stop hesitating and start fighting for what we want in life
Why don't we break the rules already?
We should stop following the norm and do what we really want
I was never one to believe the hype
I never trusted what others said just because of their reputation
Save that for the black and white
Leave those superficial things for others and focus on the meaningful parts of life
Try twice as hard and I'm half as liked
Even if I work twice as hard as others, people still don't appreciate me as much
But here they come again to jack my style
People keep copying my ideas and it's frustrating
That's alright, I found a martyr in my bed tonight
It's okay, I found comfort in feeling sorry for myself
Stops my bones from wondering
It prevents me from pondering about my existence and what I should do next
Just who I, who I, who I am, oh who am I, mm, mm
I'm trying to figure out who I am and what makes me unique
Well some nights, I wish that this all would end
Sometimes I feel like giving up and ending it all to escape my problems
'Cause I could use some friends for a change
I feel lonely and want some companionship for once
And some nights, I'm scared you'll forget me again
Sometimes I fear that you'll forget about me and our memories together
Some nights, I always win, I always win
Some nights, I feel confident and successful in everything I do
So this is it? I sold my soul for this?
Is this all there is to life? Did I sacrifice my values for nothing?
Washed my hands of that for this?
Did I trade something important for something that doesn't really matter?
I miss my mom and dad for this?
Do I regret pursuing this path that made me leave my loved ones behind?
No, when I see stars, when I see, when I see stars, that's all they are
I realize that everything is temporary and meaningless in the grand scheme of things
When I hear songs, they sound like a swan, so come on
When I listen to music, it feels like a beautiful experience, so let's enjoy it
Well that is it, guys, that is all
That's all there is to this situation
Five minutes in and I'm bored again
I'm already tired of this situation and it's only been a short while
Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands
I've been dealing with this for a decade and no one seems to truly comprehend my struggles
This one is not for the folks at home
This one isn't for those who haven't gone through similar experiences
I'm sorry to leave, mom, I had to go
I'm sorry for leaving you, mom, but I had to follow my own path
Who the fuck wants to die alone all dried up in the desert sun?
Who would ever want to die alone, with nothing left to offer and nothing left to give?
My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she called, "Love"
I feel heartbroken for my sister who fell for a deceitful version of love
But when I look into my nephew's eyes
But when I see the innocence and potential in my nephew's eyes
Man, you wouldn't believe, the most amazing things, that can come from
You wouldn't believe how much positivity and love can come from difficult situations
Some terrible nights, ah
Some of the worst, most painful nights of my life
The other night, you wouldn't believe
Recently, I had a dream that seemed impossible
The dream I just had about you and me
A dream about what could have been between us
I called you up, but we'd both agree
I tried to reach out to you, but ultimately we both know it wouldn't work
It's for the best you didn't listen
It's better that you didn't hear what I had to say
It's for the best we get our distance, oh
It's better if we keep our distance and move on from each other
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Nate Ruess
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davidreid7653
There are some nights I hold on to every note I ever wrote
Some nights, I say "f*ck it all" and stare at the calendar
Waiting for catastrophes, imagining they'd scare me
Into changing whatever it is I am changing into...
And you have every right to be scared.
Cause there are some nights I hold you close, pushing you to hold me
Or begging you to lock me up, never let me see the world
Some nights, I live in horror of people on the radio
Tea parties and Twitter, I've never been so bitter
And you, why you wanna stay?
Oh my God! Have you listened to me lately?
Lately, I've been going crazy...
And you, why you wanna stay?
Oh my God! Have you listened to me lately?
Lately, I've been f*cking crazy...
There are some nights I wait for someone to save us
But I never look inward, try not to look upward
And some nights I pray a sign is gonna come to me
But usually, I'm just trying to get some sleep...
Some nights!
@cinthyafragoso1360
There are some nights I hold
To every note I ever wrote
Some nights I say, "F*ck it all."
Stare at the calendar
Waiting for catastrophes
Imagining they'd scare me
Into changing whatever
It is I am changing into
And you have every right to be scared
'Cause there are some nights I hold you close
Pushing you to hold
Or begging you to lock me up
Never let me see the world
Some nights I live in horror of
The people on the radio
Tea parties and Twitter
I've never been so bitter
And you
Why you wanna stay?
Oh my god!
Have you listened to me lately! Lately!
I've been going crazy (so crazy)
And you
Why you wanna stay?
Oh my god!
Have you listened to me lately! Lately!
I've been f*cking crazy
There are some nights I wait
For someone to save us
But I never look inward
Try not to look upward
And some nights I pray
A sign is gonna come to me
But usually
I'm just trying to get some sleep
Some nights
@AClockworkRogers
Has anyone else ever thought Funs album 'Some nights' would be a great soundtrack for a musical?! Like all their songs have so much more than just a pop song, I would love to go to a west end show listening to all of these songs and with performances. Not sure what the play would be about but this album has a theatrical sound to it!
@pessimisticoptimist3107
+Archie Rogers Yes ;-)
@nataliemontgomery1967
+Archie Rogers hell yeah!!
@jazminevertin
I never knew someone had the same thoughts!
@LawDog88
Couldnt have said it better myself...
@lexi-hx6je
Personally, I think that “Aim and Ignite” would make a better musical.
@myidolsmakemefree
this is such an underrated song i love it so much holy
@mediocremaster4310
Same!!
@mattcruse495
We're Still here anyway We just never leave. Its 2k19 and we're aging. Some nights I pray that a new fun album will drop.
@jackmegoff693
Matt Cruse 😢