Some Nights

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About Some Nights

"Some Nights" is a song by American indie pop band Fun. It was released on June 4, 2012, as the second single from their second studio album of the same name. The song was written by Jeff Bhasker, Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, and Jack Antonoff. Musically "Some Nights" is an indie pop song with elements of power pop and afrobeat while the lyrics depict the protagonist having an existential crisis. In the United States, "Some Nights" was a sleeper hit, spending approximately seven months on the Billboard Hot 100 before reaching a peak of number three for six non-consecutive weeks beginning the week of September 29, 2012. The song became Fun's second single to enter the chart's top ten, as well as their second song to be certified platinum in the U. S., after their previous single, "We Are Young". "Some Nights" was also successful in countries around the world. 


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2012
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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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Fun.

Fun (stylized as fun.) is an American indie rock band based in New York City that was formed by Nate Ruess, formerly of The Format. After the breakup of The Format, Ruess formed Fun with Andrew Dost and Jack Antonoff of Anathallo and Steel Train respectively. Fun has released two albums: its debut Aim and Ignite in 2009 and Some Nights in February 2012. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Awards
The 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.
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.
Autotune usage
An 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.
Song Interpretation
The 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.
Official Music Video
The 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.
Achievement
The song has sold over 6 million copies in the United States alone, making it one of the best-selling singles in the country.
Parodies and Covers
Due to its popularity, "Some Nights" has been parodied and covered by many artists, including a notable rendition by the a cappella group, Pentatonix.
Songwriters and Producers
Besides 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.
Featured in Media
The 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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