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Lyrics of We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe) by FUN
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verse
Nate Ruess
Give me a second, I
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 ′bout her 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
The holes in my apologies
You know I'm trying hard to take it back
pre-chorus
Nate Ruess
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I′ll carry you home
chorus
Nate Ruess
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
verse
Nate Ruess
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 toast
′Cause I found someone to carry me home
chorus
Nate Ruess
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
hook
Janelle Monáe
Carry me home tonight
Just carry me home tonight
Carry me home tonight
Just carry me home tonight
bridge
Nate Ruess
The moon 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?
chorus
Nate Ruess
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
outro
Nate Ruess
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I′ll carry you home tonight
Writer(s): Jeffrey Bhasker, Jack Michael Antonoff, Nathaniel Joseph Ruess, Andrew Dost
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The song 'We Are Young' by Fun feat. Janelle Monáe talks about a night out with friends where the singer reflects on past mistakes and tries to make amends. Despite the ups and downs, the lyrics convey a sense of unity, support, and the idea of seizing the moment to create unforgettable memories with loved ones.
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Themes
Youth and freedom
• Tonight we are young
• We can burn brighter than the sun
• So let's set the world on fire
Regret and redemption
• The holes in my apologies
• I know you're trying to forget
• I know I gave it to you months ago
Support and companionship
• I'll carry you home
• So will someone come and carry me home tonight?
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Moods
Joy, love, celebration, party, empowerment
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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Some Nights
Album • 2012 • 12 tracks
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