Some Nights
Fun.
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Some nights, I stay up cashing in my bad luck 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 What do I stand for? Oh what do I stand for? 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 I 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? Oh what do I stand for? Most nights, I don't know (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 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 is not one for the folks at home, I'm sorry to leave, mom, I had to go Who the f*ck 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" But when I look into my nephew's eyes, Man you wouldn't believe, the most amazing things, that can come from, Some terrible nights, ah (oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh oh) 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'd both agree It's for the best you didn't listen It's for the best we get our distance, oh It's for the best you didn't listen It's for the best we get our distance, oh
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Written by: Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Nate Ruess
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Some Nights" was released as the second single off Fun.'s second album of the same name. The track was released on June 4, 2012 and was met with positive reviews. Critics praised its catchy melody and thoughtful lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success internationally. It reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, also made appearances in the top 10 of many other countries including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 55th Grammy Awards, while the album it comes from won Best New Album. "Some Nights" further solidified Fun. as a force in the mainstream music scene.
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Song Genre"Some Nights" incorporates an unconventional structure blending elements of indie pop, theater pop, progressive pop, and power pop with influences of Afrobeat. It departs from the catchy pop hooks characteristic of most hit songs.
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Autotune usageAn interesting aspect of the song is the prominent use of autotune on lead singer Nate Ruess's voice, which was a deliberate choice to convey a particular feeling rather than to correct singing inaccuracies.
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Song InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as an introspective, existential anthem, with its lyrics exploring themes of self-doubt, loneliness, and the struggle of maintaining one's identity.
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Official Music VideoThe official music video for the song is set during the American Civil War and features a dramatic storyline that corresponds to the lyrics. It was highly applauded for its storytelling and visual effects.
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AchievementThe song has sold over 6 million copies in the United States alone, making it one of the best-selling singles in the country.
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Parodies and CoversDue to its popularity, "Some Nights" has been parodied and covered by many artists, including a notable rendition by the a cappella group, Pentatonix.
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Songwriters and ProducersBesides band members Nate Ruess, Jack Antonoff, and Andrew Dost, the song was co-written and produced by Jeff Bhasker, who has worked with other prominent artists like Kanye West, Beyonce, and Bruno Mars.
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Featured in MediaThe song has been featured in several television shows, commercials, and films, including Glee and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which contributed to its wide-scale popularity.
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