Fun.: Carry On (ACOUSTIC)

Fun. perform an acoustic version of 'Carry On' from the album, Some Nights - available now on Fueled By Ramen. Stream/Download it at lnk.to/FunSome...
Directed by Travis Satten
Recorded & Mixed by Ryan Fagman @ Soundscribe Studios
LYRICS
Well I woke up to the sound of silence
The cars were cutting like knives in a fist fight
And I found you with a bottle of wine
Your head in the curtains
And heart like the Fourth of July
You swore and said
"We are not
We are not shining stars"
This I know
I never said we are
Though I've never been through hell like that
I've closed enough windows
to know you can never look back
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Carry on, carry on
So I met up with some friends
at the edge of the night
At a bar off 75
And we talked and talked
about how our parents will die
All our neighbours and wives
But I like to think
I can cheat it all
To make up for the times I've been cheated on
And it's nice to know
When I was left for dead
I was found and now I don't roam these streets
I am not the ghost you want of me
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Whoa
My head is on fire
But my legs are fine
After all they are mine
Lay your clothes down on the floor
Close the door, hold the phone
Show me how no one's ever gonna stop us now
Cause we are
We are shining stars
We are invincible
We are who we are
On our darkest day
When we're miles away
Sun will come, we will find our way home
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Carry on, carry on
No one's ever gonna stop us now...
#fun #somenights #carryon

[@DorkThink]

8 years ago, when this song came out, I had cancer and had been living with chronic illness and pain for 20 years. This song kept me alive. And has kept me alive, as I am facing cancer again. I came back to remind myself that I can always Carry On. Thank you Nate, for being you and sharing that golden voice with this Mesa lady you've kept alive and looking forward. ❤️

[@andresbf830]

You got this. Carry on! ❤️

[@DorkThink]

@@andresbf830 Thank you so much! 💗

[@al5577]

God bless you and strengthen you 🙏

[@DorkThink]

@@al5577 Thank you for your well wishes! ✨

[@cyzstixmusic]

Best wishes! & thank you for sharing !

[@sirjanbastola7660]

His vocal range is crazy.

[@Leon98Leo]

He has a unique voice type ! God's gift ;) !

[@katiemulroy1514]

i love his voice !

[@spymoopingovaltine7298]

Always have to use my head voice when I sing to his song.

[@Leon98Leo]

Spymooping Ovaltine impressive , thats mean u can reach his note !!

[@spymoopingovaltine7298]

+Leonard Fair I have very high pitched head voice but not so much with chest voice ;D

[@roninelenion4805]

As someone who has struggled with depression for eleven years, hearing this song always gives me a boost. It's probably my favorite song because it's a constant reminder to keep going. If anyone happens upon this comment and is having a hard time, carry on, friend. There are better times ahead.

[@thejusticechannel13]

I feel you, I had a shitty personality from my early 20s going into my late 20s. I am now recovering from being a narcissist and controlling person.

[@dods811]

Hey ronin hope your keeping ok mate, theres no truer words in this song the moral of the story is carry on in life hopefully you can find happiness and hopefully all the bad stuff is left behind, stay safe mate

[@thetboliproject2890]

@@thejusticechannel13 It is a very rare thing to know someone who recognizes this in oneself and is recovering. I commend you! I have been a people pleaser who puts others ahead of myself, yet recently, I have come to realize there is an aspect of narcissism in this. It's freaking hard to change and be a better person!

[@thetboliproject2890]

I'm with you on this! I have listened to this song countless times to bring myself up.

[@annisaautami]

Thanks you... i hope your life will always filled with joy and peace. God bless you

[@Addisonmoreno]

I can't get enough of this band, this song is so empowering too, all I need to face the day is this song.

[@Denise_Suzanne]

Check out Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers another Phoenix area band that has that same uplifting feeling.

[@Denise_Suzanne]

+Marvin The Maniacal Dancing Ape Nate is from Glendale, AZ. A suburb of Phoenix

[@Denise_Suzanne]

+Marvin The Maniacal Dancing Ape He's lived in Glendale most of his life. Moved here because of allergies he had in Iowa. Look at his bio on the band's website. Probably better source than wiki

[@dan1201fol]

i can never get sick of this guys voice

[@puakumbu4092]

Me too

[@marianne9736]

Pua Kumbu Eu também

[@kweences]

same

[@RuthKoheifish]

About five or six years ago I had an iPod1 with only ONE song (and I have no idea how it ended up on there, either), and it was Some Nights by FUN. Whenever I'd have road trips with my family, I'd play that song on a loop. For hours. I literally never got sick of it (even to this day, whenever I hear it!), so I know EXACTLY what you mean by not getting sick of this guy's voice. Thanks for reminding me of that!

[@sarahmcneil2604]

I’m going through the worst breakup of my life, I was crying my eyes out and this song started playing. And hearing “if you’re lost and alone. Or you’re sinking like a stone. Carry on” helped me immensely. It was more comforting then anything.

[@brigittesnelson2354]

You're gonna be okay💜

[@exmarxgames]

Listen to Sight of the Sun

[@kingsleyigwe3073]

I'm going through same right now 9 years relationship gone lol

[@johnnarichcomedy]

aamen

[@bambangibrahim2231]

just carry on🙂

[@ramoladsilva]

I still love this song so much, eight whole years later

[@TheSirol36]

I just lost my mother, and this song just keeps going though my head.

[@WoahAwkwardSilence]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@oykugungorgungor1633]

Im sorry for you :(

[@sgleason1562]

Lori Tompkins prayers

[@katewurtz]

Lori Tompkins i’m so sorry. it will get better:) trust me.💓💓💓

[@sarat8065]

i’m so sorry):

[@johnnykaz21]

For a band that is so heavily produced for commercial purposes, they are FANTASTIC stripped down like this... The mark of truly great musicianship as well as artistry...

[@MrAngrybox]

Nate's voice is something else, he is so incredibly good live!

[@mortythehotspur9468]

The year is 2024 and Im still being encouraged to carry on by this powerful number. well done fun

[@wtoo_8]

Nate has really special voice. One of the greatest voice I've heard ever.

[@xxxmelissatacionxxx]

I like to come back to this video occasionally because Nate Ruess has one of my favourite voices.

[@_brady_uhl_8880]

Idk if you've heard it but fun played with Queen (well the guitarist and drummer cause they're the only ones left in the band) like 10 years ago, and sang somebody to love. You should listen to it it's amazing I feel like you'd appreciate it:)

[@xxxmelissatacionxxx]

@@_brady_uhl_8880 Thank you :)

[@kylistoner3961]

Nate is the definition of perfection.

[@newmoodclown]

U need a reply after years?

[@jonahevans5810]

@Johnson N U need a reply after days?

[@sukhamjotsingh3447]

Dude we need you... JUST ONE MORE ALBUM. THATS IT! PLEASE!

[@julia-7129]

no one gives FUN enough credit like honestly they are so amazing and they have meaning and I'm 14 and realize this. I wish they played on every radio station and everyone listened to this and just became inspired to be a better person.

[@geonarusade]

Julia Fontaine damn right girl

[@rickyferguson7373]

Julia Fontaine in 2012 they played 24/7 on the radio.

[@danielortega3556]

Why did you have to bring up the fact that you were 14? Like I know I sound like an asshole for saying this, but seriously, dude. This song was popular as fuck in the year it was released, 2012- *looks at the time they posted this* shit

[@kennguin3797]

Papa Curl *it was only the same two or three songs, nothing more*

[@desialyssa6623]

r/ I'm14andthisisdeep

[@krzydchkid]

Really like the acoustic versions of this and We Are Young. Shows the talent they have.

[@cassandraanderson3634]

My daughters and I dance around the house singing to this song all the time. GREAT song!! We love it.

[@mirandadesbiens5424]

Honestly, I like the acoustic version a lot more

[@realstressedoutavocado]

Only the best artists sound better acoustic and Nate is definitely one

[@KiniboKinny]

Same here

[@jakesharma9952]

This song is more than words… it’s a statement about the strength of one’s character and to never, ever give up but to persevere and move ahead in your life … when your lost and alone or your sinking like a stone… carry on ❤

[@Keyaqp]

So talented.. wow. Just... wow.

[@dsl1dsl1]

Much music. such song. very talent. wow.

[@Thrillaismilla32]

dsl1dsl1 Very song. So Music. Much wow.

[@fynnleyreader3511]

It's 2014. Please stop.

[@marblefan500]

Zoe Bender That's like saying, "It's 2014, stop playing guitar, that's like 1779."

[@NeroSeries]

Look at him he's not even trying he's half asleep

[@allikortea8900]

I thought he looked tired because of the weight of his emotions. He is making a connection with the song, and letting go.

[@Hiimjack11]

+Alli Westerfield no he needs to go to sleep look

[@mehedihassancse]

Or he just took a nap :)

[@arialeal2670]

and he sounds fucking awesome, now imagine if he tries hard, he is going to break the fucking micro

[@Sithwithaps4]

+Isalea lol

[@meicarpo6196]

Well, I woke up to the sound of silence, the guns Were cutting like knives in a fist fight And I found you with a bottle of wine Your head in the curtains and heart like the Fourth of July You swore and said we are not We are not shining stars This I know, I never said we are Though I've never been through Hell like that I've closed enough windows to know you can never look back If you're lost and alone, or you're sinking like a stone Carry on May your path be the sound of your feet upon the ground Carry on Carry on, carry on So I met up with some friends at the edge of the night At a bar off 75 And we talked and talked about how our parents will die All our neighbors and wives But I'd like to think I can cheat it all To make up for the times I've been cheated on And it's nice to know when I was left for dead I was found and now I don't roam these streets I am not the ghost you want of me If you're lost and alone or you're sinking like a stone Carry on May your path be the sound of your feet upon the ground, and Carry on Whoa, my head is on fire, but my legs are fine After all, they are mine Lay your clothes down on the floor Close the door, hold the phones Show me how no one's ever gonna stop us now (...) 'Cause we are, we are shining stars We are invincible, we are who we are On our darkest day when we're miles away So we'll come, we will find our way home If you're lost and alone or you're sinking like a stone Carry on May your path be the sound of your feet upon the ground, and Carry on Oh-oh-whoa, oh-oh-oh-whoa Oh, oh, oh-whoa-oh, whoa-oh Oh-whoa, oh-oh-oh-whoa Oh, oh, oh-whoa-oh, whoa-oh No one's ever gonna stop us now No one's ever, no one's ever gonna, no one's ever gonna stop us now No one's ever, ever, no one's ever gonna stop us, no one's ever No one's ever gonna stop us now

[@Blue-is2yr]

I play this particular version whenever I get in one of my depressive moods. Also, for some totally odd reason, my English friends grin whenever this song is on. Can;t imagine why. Good on you, fun. One day, you'll be back. Hasta la vista, baby.

[@jasminelee9400]

those high notes killed me

[@dimana-rosbelcheva3405]

Grim reaper How are you so sure?

[@rahulbanothu8452]

coz he is grim reaper duh.

[@hghghghg1090]

Yeah there’s just no one who can hit that notes like that with the full voice

[@macm.3889]

Oh, just listen to the beautiful notes in this song, it’s with him and another band called Panic! at the Disco, it’s called C’mon and given how long I’ve loved this band, I can’t believe I never knew this existed kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPLf6F7oL1saa8

[@FirefulXD]

bro the low notes killed me

[@slinkyphillips6116]

This Acoustic version is the Best! --When all the extra added and overdone video crap is taken away it shows the True Artist and lets you feel the meaning and strength in this song. Great Job! --INSPIRATIONAL & POSITIVE

[@stephaniedelanoi]

Woww some lungs this dude has... Just amazing!!

[@Leeegan2]

The sadness in how the realest talent is never given enough

[@xBitterSw33tx]

I love that he gets so into it when he gets louder. His voice is amazing and there is no reason for him to use effects on songs

[@manueladangeli5524]

I love Nate so much..

[@ghendrix2264]

He sang the first word and I got goosebump. When the chorus hits, Im already out with my man tears. This song was my teenage anthem. But back then I just loved it as song. So everytime I hear this song every good old high school times flashed in. But now that I actually felt it's meaning, I love the song even more. Been listening to this for 7 years & will still be.

[@kristijenkins4683]

his voice..... damn

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

"We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival." - Winston Churchill . . . . . . Will

[@austinlapiana6691]

Just an appreciation post about fun. They were the first band I fell in love with too. After hearing "We Are Young" from a car commerical in 2012, there was no turning back. Asking for Aim & Ignite and Some Nights for my birthday was the best decision I ever made. They were my first ever live concert. It crushed my heart when I heard about their so-called hiatus. When I heard Nate's "Nothing Without Love", I teared up hearing his voice again. It gave me hope. Seeing him in his Grand Romantic concert up close and personal was so memorable. But when he sang "Carry On" alone on stage, it was bittersweet. This songs means so much. Years passed, and I continue to fall in love with Jack's new music with now 3 Bleachers albums. Currently getting ready to go to Shadow of the City in a couple weeks and I know he will also play his acoustic version of "Carry On." With it's chorus sheet music tattooed on my arm, I will never forget this song, band, and my love for true music ♥️

[@faunitag]

I love Jack and his glasses and tough hair! He's an artist!!

[@humiraamin8335]

I miss them I wish people would make this good music

[@achilleslyledelacruz8880]

2020? Anyone?

[@melasculafaith7936]

2021 🙌

[@danieltangkilisan3074]

2021

[@industry755]

🙌

[@guilhermegomes519]

2021, after whatch the finale episode of Supernatural

[@aaronfrohna]

Absolutely

[@elliott3432]

Ive been really bad mentally lately and this song just makes everything go away while im listening it helps me cope and i never thought music could help me in that way. Thank you

[@hmy1282]

This song was what kept me sane during the army boot camp. It was years ago, but I still remember so vividly. Thank you.

[@minakalajackson320]

I love his unique tone.

[@murfthesurf1977]

A wonderful voice. Should make a Christmas album

[@puakumbu4092]

They covered Sleigh Ride which sounds good but yeah they should come up with a whole Christmas album.

[@Puki382]

Pua Kumbu they made a christmas song called believe in me .D

[@breakingoklahomacity4161]

He should make a Christmas album! That would be lovely for my documentary as well. My besty passed away like two years back. This is the last song I listened to with him. I'm doing the documentary in his honor and my brawn for our families to have something to hold on to. Good call Kevin Beck! His nickname was CHEEZ! He taught me truth and passion. You wouldn't happen to be related to Glen Beck Sir?

[@Idiotxnation]

Wow, I did not expect his voice to be heavenly 😍

[@baroniatipu7904]

Yes I agree that himz vocal range is crazy az 🥰🌟

[@GK-_]

I had never heard of FUN. Till the duet he co-wrote and sang with Pink WOW!! I was impressed it turned out beutiful as I suspect most of his music does!! To see Pink in story tellers bring Nate up and then the admiration and obvious respect she has for him telling how she begged him to record it with her the love as a artist she has for Nate is evident. I'm a new FUN Fan thanks Pink for turning me on to Them!! Forever Grateful and of course. Carry On!

[@cdtkonecny7270]

I am stuck in time when I listen to him,I love this acoustic version.

[@mcrfreako1011]

Hey. This song saved me in my darkest moment. I swear by dislike of the band Fun., but this song. I will always be in debt to it. Carry on.

[@skully.8955]

+mcrfreako1011 Eugh, that comment gave me the cringe, dude. Stop trying to be poetic n' shit. It just turns edgey

[@mcrfreako1011]

+Skully , the Scestimistic Phycopath! Nice meme

[@minecr4ft1z]

Did you see his name? He already is edgy.

[@wendyneverland2377]

[@jacobwilson9715]

Rachel Santiago 101st like. 😊

[@forevermore3638]

Nate’s voice is magical! 🥺

[@Av2918oc]

He has the voice of an angel

[@DiZhaoairj23]

My new favorite. Their songs stand the test of time

[@diehardrvdfan22]

Make work your favorite. Work is your new favorite.

[@MsCeegull]

Absolutely wonderful music and musician

[@champagnesupernova777]

I recently lost my grandfather who I was always really close to and I’ve been through a really hard grieving process because of it. It’s been very isolating. I heard this song today out of the blue after not hearing it for a long time and it felt like a big warm hug. ❤️ weird how music can bring you such comfort in some of your darkest days.

[@eriickcriss5356]

Esta canción como me recuerda cuando estaba en secundaria nos gustaba mucho a mi salón, hasta la tocábamos con mis amigos, gracias por un buen recuerdo

[@annikazoo]

Listening to this after reading the book Carry On. I'm sobbing. Such an amazing song and book ASDFGHJKL

[@radicalcabbage5196]

same :') baz is bae

[@funwillfunwill]

pepe is bae

[@ashleighbennett2823]

actually anni SAME

[@anaismca]

SNOWBAZ SNOWBAZ SNOWBAZ SNOWBAZ

[@tjthomas9797]

fun needs to end the hiatus

[@pressftolife2336]

ikr but some people have said they stopped since they didnt like singing and playing anymore, hope for the best

[@jessaminemanchester31]

The guitarist is in a different band now

[@anaismca]

TWO YEARS LATER AND IT STILL RINGS TRUE

[@paulocanas9611]

Nate has a solo album now!

[@marz3308]

Hey it's 2019, and i'm still waiting

[@T-coda]

I really really want them to come back. I think that they're brilliant talented. I'm so sad...😥

[@kit_cat_3258]

He pours himself to every song he sings. I feel like he has a connection to every word that comes out of his mouth.

[@dynamicthinker2300]

2023 and am still here ..thank you for this piece Nate 🔥🔥🔥

[@saraht5012]

So weird this came out five years ago....time is flying by

[@jocelynlasco7502]

Sarah T true lol

[@leftywith4strings201]

Sarah T well, we’ve carried on

[@NeerajkO7]

The voice. . . Its dope..... Ever since.

[@Mostly-Ghostly]

This song came out when I was around 6, the world was new, music was my favorite thing in the world. I wish I could go back to those times, before I knew how harsh the world was, and before depression and other things hit my life, back when I wasn’t worried about disappointing my dad, back when I didn’t know how horrible my mom was. Takes me back to a safer time every time I hear this, reminds me to just carry on no matter how shitty this world gets.

[@dr.rambler9832]

It's hard to find.. 'true' artists, sure, Every music maker is good and well, but there are few that give you the full "WOW" moment.. This song is one of them.. The guy is one of them.

[@mymindistellingmenobutmycu5109]

I shall carry on Nate, till the day I see you wearing socks.

[@bluzebra6650]

I.P. Yen So forever?

[@kaylaglenn7717]

BluZebra yup

[@leafjuice5854]

every song

[@hpay1852]

MyMindIstellingNoButmyCucumbermyCucumber 😂😂😂😂😂

[@einsteinabwao6040]

Did you do this on every video? 😂😂

[@batsinthebelfry8559]

I am honestly impressed at his vocal skill. it's rare in this day for a singer to sound true to their studio music. simply amazing.

[@notfromthisworld7672]

I miss these guys.

[@ocietobing]

this song gives me so many feelings

[@MRSHEEN269]

i never knew Will from the Inbetweeners could play the guitar so well...

[@paperbackwriter66]

Nate's range is absolutely positively awesomeness

[@marlak479]

I seriously want to hug him so bad. He looks so completely huggable. 🤗🤗

[@coolrunescapeguy]

This song and we are young is my favourite song so I'm learning them

[@ellieisme4092]

What an amazing band:)) and seriously, nate has the purest most gorgeous voice:') xx

[@SuperJazzymusic]

I love this song.

[@vivelaresistance2526]

God. I remember this song and I still play it till today. Sadly it reminds me of my friends that left me again. :(

[@ViC-ie3bm]

so beautiful! finally someone who sings as good as on the record!! 😍

[@1linkinparkfan300]

I notice people who watch fun. videos rarely post hateful things.Maybe there`s a lesson to be taught here. Everyone needs to listen to more fun. and mellow out!

[@linx9192]

His voice sounds so truthful, inspiring, amazing, perfectly balanced, and amazingly strong.

[@hpay1852]

I truly believe he is the best singer and song writer on planet earth.

[@jraabe5148]

Cool this song inspired me to start because of Fun. my band is coming up with good tunes. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@tmrtor]

2021 still, lovely, music

[@ericnakahara4170]

My entire life many people around me have died, nothing different from anyone else and I've never understood many deaths. My room mate / good friend, my team leader, and my commander, all three gone in one horrible night. The longer your serve in the military, the more people you know may die, many I knew by recognition and serving in the same unit and many who I've had conversations with now and again. You'd think after 24 years of service and 27 months of combat that you would be numb and have a new start but depression sets in hard and this song is one of a few that helps me to carry on...... even after losing my best friend since 13 years old and became my brother in-law, losing my younger brother, losing my mom, and losing my oldest son a year ago. Just found out that one of my best uncles had passed away a month ago. Life gets really tough... 54 years old with depression, anger, anxiety, arthritis, and the list goes longer.....but I just carry on.....carry on carry on.......

[@njabulomaphumulo94]

First time going through a comment section and not finding a single negative comment. This says alot about Fun's music 🤗🤗🤗

[@onlynathanmoegelin3572]

is it me or is every fun song sped up awesome

[@iaclassic]

Well I woke up to the sound of silence the cars Were cutting like knives in a fist fight And I found you with a bottle of wine Your head in the curtains and heart like the fourth of July You swore and said we are not We are not shining stars This I know I never said we are Though I've never been through hell like that I've closed enough windows to know you can never look back If you're lost and alone Or you're sinking like a stone Carry on May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground Carry on Carry on, carry on So I met up with some friends in the edge of the night At a bar off seventy five And we talked and talked about how our parents will die All our neighbors and wives But I like to think I can cheat it all To make up for the times, I've been cheated on And it's nice to know When I was left for dead I was found and now I don't roam these streets I am not the ghost you want of me If you're lost and alone or you're sinking like a stone, Carry on May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground and Carry on Woah my head is on fire But my legs are fine After all they are mine Lay your clothes down on the floor Close the door Hold the phone Show me how No one's ever gonna stop us now 'Cause we are We are shining stars We are invincible We are who we are On our darkest day When we're miles away So we'll come, we will find our way home If you're lost and alone Or you're sinking like a stone Carry on May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground and Carry on (No one's ever gonna stop us now) (No one's ever, no one's ever gonna stop, no one's ever gonna stop us now) (No one's ever, no one's ever gonna stop , no one's ever gonna stop) (No one's ever gonna stop us now)

[@sergix_DM]

H

[@ileniabaio376]

Thank you so much for this

[@RandyR]

This is still one of my major inspirational songs. Have lost track of how often i have listened to this with tears running down my face. I keep telling myself through all the pain to CARRY ON.

[@dozerman8222]

God bless this music everyone should share and keep this music alive.

[@pianomikie]

I simply love this song ... something odd and interesting about it. I can't believe I am just now hearing it!

[@Nuneaton2Lonnie]

Totally agree. I think it's coz he's bit 'quirky'?

[@jololl.4653]

2022, who’s up? Thank you fun.

[@wtollick0953]

well done, Nate and "FUN". you guys give us more. or, come to Chicago once a month. Chicago loves you all.

[@tuliocano8468]

The best male vocalist of the century. I had see him doing duets with other singers (male or female) and they can't get even with his powerfull voice.

[@eykyra]

How can he be so loooooovely?

[@shazrwanatta7763]

I love these guys ♥♥♥

[@sukhamjotsingh3447]

Can we just take a second to appreciate the awesomeness of this trio. #Come_back_FUN.

[@katiegibbs31]

One of my favorite songs and performances ever

[@Lunaluna11000]

He's so beautiful ;v;

[@elisamaria8715]

Nate Rues ! canta. toca a Alma!

[@ianhuang1913]

Always get inspirited by Fun .

[@SonTungMIB]

Who are still listening to this song? It still touches my heart every time I listen to it.

[@mantankimdeal6633]

this band make me remember such a great memories of my life 🥺

[@lizlaurendownes2313]

One of their best✨

[@will8043]

why is he so good

[@ParallaxHearts]

Looking back at this in 2021 as a vocally trained adult - he's incredible. This expressive while on-key. Wow

[@Bettytheo]

I can not get enough of hearing. Nate blessed by this voice.