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.
Why Am I the One
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That when she pulls me by the hair
She hasn't much to hold onto
She keeping count on her hand
One, two, three days that I've been sleeping on my side
I finished kissing my death
So now I head back up the steps
I mean the sun was never like this
So I wanna feel with the seasons
I guess it makes sense 'cause my life's become as vapid as
A night out in Los Angeles
And I just wanna stay in bed
I hold you like I used to
You know that I am home
So darling if you love me
Would you let me know?
Or go on, go on, go on
If you were thinking that the worst is yet to come
Why am I the one always packing up my stuff?
For once, for once, for once
I get the feeling that I'm right where I belong
Why am I the one always packing all my stuff?
She got enough on her mind
That she feel no sorrow
I let my fate fill the air
So now she rollin' down the window
Never been one to hold on
But I need a last breath, so I ask if she remembers when
She used to come and visit me
We were fools to think that nothing could go wrong
Go on, go on, go on
If you were thinking that the worst is yet to come
Why am I the one always packing up my stuff?
For once, for once, for once
I get the feeling that I'm right where I belong
Why am I the one always packing all my stuff?
I think I kinda like it but I might of had too much
I'll move back down
To this western town
When they find me out, make no mistake about it
I'll move back down
To this western town
When they find me out, make no mistake about it
I'll move back down (Go on, go on, go on, if you were thinkin' that the worst is yet to come)
To this western town
Why am I the one always packin' up my stuff
Go on, go on, go on, if you were thinkin that the worst is yet to come
Why am I the one always packin' up my stuff?
For once, for once, for once, I get the feeling that I'm right where I belong
Why am I the one always packin' up my stuff?
I think I kinda like it, but I might of had too much
I'll move back down
"Why Am I the One" is a song by American indie pop band Fun. that was released as the fourth single from their second studio album, Some Nights, in 2013. The lyrics of the song describe the feeling of being lost and unsure of where one's life is heading, as well as the desire to be loved and accepted by someone. The opening lines of the song, "I got enough on my mind/ That when she pulls me by the hair/ She hasn't much to hold onto" suggest that the singer is preoccupied with their own thoughts and concerns to fully engage with their partner.
The chorus of the song repeats the question, "Why am I the one always packing up my stuff?", which can be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling like one is always on the move, both physically and emotionally. The singer expresses a desire to find a sense of belonging and stability, which they seem to have lost. The refrain, "For once, for once, for once, I get the feeling that I'm right where I belong," can be seen as a moment of hope and clarity, where the singer has an insight into their own situation and sees a way forward.
Overall, "Why Am I the One" is a poignant and introspective song that explores universal themes of doubt, insecurity, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. It's a reminder that even when we feel lost, we're not alone in our struggles and that sometimes the hardest thing to do is to ask for help.
Line by Line Meaning
I got enough on my mind
My thoughts are burdened with various issues.
That when she pulls me by the hair
When she pulls my hair, she has little to hold on to.
She hasn't much to hold onto
There is not much hair to grab onto.
She keeping count on her hand
She is counting the days I have been sleeping on my side.
One, two, three days that I've been sleeping on my side
I have slept on my side for three consecutive days.
I finished kissing my death
I almost died and I am grateful that I did not.
So now I head back up the steps
I am moving on with my life after my near-death experience.
Thinking about where I've been
Reflecting on my past experiences.
I mean the sun was never like this
I am noticing that things are different now than they used to be.
So I wanna feel with the seasons
I want to experience life as it changes with the seasons.
I guess it makes sense 'cause my life's become as vapid as
I am starting to understand that my life has become shallow and unfulfilling.
A night out in Los Angeles
Life in Los Angeles is comparable to my current vapid existence.
And I just wanna stay in bed
I want to avoid facing my problems by staying in bed.
I hold you like I used to
I hold onto you like I did in the past.
You know that I am home
Being with you makes me feel at home.
So darling if you love me
If you love me, please let me know.
Would you let me know?
Can you tell me if you love me?
Or go on, go on, go on
Alternatively, you can continue on without telling me.
If you were thinking that the worst is yet to come
If you believe that the worst is still to come in our relationship.
Why am I the one always packing up my stuff?
Why am I always the one who has to leave?
For once, for once, for once
At least for once,
I get the feeling that I'm right where I belong
I feel like I am where I am meant to be.
I think I kinda like it but I might of had too much
I enjoy this feeling, but I may have overindulged.
She got enough on her mind
She is preoccupied with various issues.
That she feel no sorrow
She is detached from her emotions.
I let my fate fill the air
I am allowing fate to take control of my life.
So now she rollin' down the window
She rolls down the car window.
Never been one to hold on
I have never been one to hold onto things or people.
But I need a last breath, so I ask if she remembers when
I need one last breath of fresh air, so I ask if she remembers a past experience.
She used to come and visit me
She would visit me in the past.
We were fools to think that nothing could go wrong
We were naive to believe that our relationship was infallible.
I'll move back down
I will return to my previous location.
To this western town
The town I will return to is in the western region.
When they find me out, make no mistake about it
If/when they discover the truth about me, there will be consequences.
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, ANDREW DOST, JACK ANTONOFF, NATE RUESS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crustpunkjesuschrist
It's funny. The singles ranked in popularity on this album go
1. We Are Young
2. Some Nights
3. Carry On
4. Why Am I The One
But ranked in emotional impact, it goes
1. WhyAm I The One
2. Carry On
3. Some Nights
4. We Are Young
@AgarioSplitrunner
@@Kingmeta5
FUN:
1. We Are Young
2. Some Nights
3. Carry On
4. Why Am I The One
But ranked in emotional impact, it goes
1. WhyAm I The One
2. Carry On
3. Some Nights
4. We Are Young
Life is Strange:
1. Life is Strange 1
2. Life is Strange prequal
3. Life is Strange bonus episode
4. Life is Strange 2
Emotionally:
1. Life is Strange bonus episode
2. Life is Strange 1
3. Life is Strange Before the Storm
4. Life is Strange 2
@synhartha
I got enough on my mind
That when she pulls me by the hair
She hasn't much to hold onto
She keeping count on her hand
One, two, three days that I've been sleeping on my side
I finished kissing my death
So now I head back up the steps
Thinking about where I've been
I mean the sun was never like this
So I wanna feel with the seasons
I guess it makes sense 'cause my life's become as vapid as
A night out in Los Angeles
And I just wanna stay in bed
I hold you like I used to
You know that I am home
So darling if you love me
Would you let me know?
Or go on, go on, go on
If you were thinking that the worst is yet to come
Why am I the one always packing up my stuff?
For once, for once, for once
I get the feeling that I'm right where I belong
Why am I the one always packing all my stuff?
She got enough on her mind
That she feel no sorrow
I let my fate fill the air
So now she rollin' down the window
Never been one to hold on
But I need a last breath, so I ask if she remembers when
She used to come and visit me
We were fools to think that nothing could go wrong
Go on, go on, go on
If you were thinking that the worst is yet to come
Why am I the one always packing up my stuff?
For once, for once, for once
I get the feeling that I'm right where I belong
Why am I the one always packing all my stuff?
I think I kinda like it but I might of had too much
I'll move back down
To this western town
When they find me out, make no mistake about it
I'll move back down
To this western town
When they find me out, make no mistake about it
I'll move back down (Go on, go on, go on, if you were thinkin' that the worst is yet to come)
To this western town
Why am I the one always packin' up my stuff
Go on, go on, go on, if you were thinkin that the worst is yet to come
Why am I the one always packin' up my stuff?
For once, for once, for once, I get the feeling that I'm right where I belong
Why am I the one always packin' up my stuff?
I think I kinda like it, but I might of had too much
I'll move back down
@GoobyBean
It’s 2024 boys, please come back. Together
@josexxxalvarez2752
👍
@louisc8873
already packed my stuff
@deepakmukhi7741
we are here, don't worry, mate✌️
@TheRazzaManazza
You had ONE job...
@bavidjohn7039
What happened to them
@isabellacassisi1016
it’s 2023 and I’ve never got over Fun. Those songs made my teenage days 🥺😢
@enpakrev
Yes, it's crazy how fast time goes by.
@the_dog99
Hey Isabella, there's surely no fun without FUN. Still here in 2023, and here's a song for you 😊 https://youtu.be/BS02l0cw140
@kittypoo404
Me 2