fun. - I Wanna Be The One [AUDIO}

A new song from fun.'s debut album "Aim and Ignite" which will be available 8.25.09. For more information go to / ournameisfun
LYRICS
Were you named for the river that surrounds
all my biggest mistakes?
Or the way that I made it out?
All the muscles in my mouth
never smiled or said profound things
Until the day she handed you to me.
For all the steps you'll take
and all you'll overcome
I wanna be the one to put it in a song.
Take every single tear
for all the world to hear.
I wanna be the one to put it in a song.
Cigarettes are raining hard
on the upper east side.
She brings me a cake,
we celebrate
I have arrived.
And I know that it's been sang before,
but you're my human holiday.
I put my hands to the table and dare say...
"the love of my life?"
And your brother with his best friend
share the name of an inebriate
that couldn't bring me down!
For everything you've lost,
and all you've overcome
I wanna be the one to put it in a song.
Take every single tear
for all the world to hear
I wanna be the one to put it in a song
and make it last forever.
Clever comes from truth.
When truth begets the past
it sends a call up to the moon
and the moon can see the beauty that surrounds
Your heart as it pounds.
It starts the beat
Inspiring me
Until I make a sound.

[@Johnny-pj9gi]

If there is ever that one person that comes back to old songs like this one, i hope you have a good day..

[@savannaobregon3823]

first he makes"I wanna be the one" then a few years later he questions why in"why am I the one"

[@bignoasted2701]

Savanna Obregon lol

[@bignoasted2701]

Savanna Obregon what a cycle

[@alderstifen7738]

Don't know if this one is another, but Bar Lights and Harsh Light?

[@catherinesarno9941]

I know right

[@cstober2]

And in Stars he says "Some nights I'm surrounded by barlights and pretty girls." I love Fun. so much it hurts.

[@shortyisme]

Aim and Ignite: "I wanna be the one" Some Nights: "Why am I the one?" Because you asked to be, silly Nate.

[@ScottDavid7]

I wanna see a Fun. musical where in the first act someone sings Why Am I The One? to themselves and in the second act sings I Wanna Be The One? to themselves. Self love growth.

[@ADDICT_GAMERSSB]

"all my biggest mistakes are the ways that i made it out" my favorite quote to describe my life

[@renugupta9741]

I read that as he sang it.

[@reach9953]

Akamaru

[@stev3nicks]

Being a fan from the beginning is not a way to say you own them. It is a way of saying you were lucky enough to know them.

[@heathersha]

👏🏿 Sarah H - They should teach this in school!

[@Senriam]

I’m so happy I was a fan of this band when they were still active. I missed the train on tally hall, but I had Fun.

[@jjjohnson5056]

I used to really not like this song that much, skipping it every time it came up in a playlist, but now I can't stop listening to it!

[@marz3308]

True!

[@cowsarecool5445]

Lol

[@joeking433]

Extremely underrated band and song. This whole album is solid!

[@MegaAmericangirlstar]

2008- I Wanna Be The One 2012- Why Am I The One? 2016- Remember When I Was The One

[@artsysundae]

Imagine if he did do this though, lol.

[@iluvtysonritter00]

The vibes produced from Some Nights and Aim and Ignite is shocking. This album is so raw and emotional that you feel like Nate is singing directly to you. Some Nights feels like he was forced to use all this "popular" stuff that you don't quite feel the picture he paints in every song like with Aim and Ignite.

[@atadstrange]

I love the instruments used in this song...the oboe, the viola, the harpsichord...it’s so beautiful.

[@bg137]

Samee

[@zester000]

Can't forget Andrew's flugelhorn!

[@KurtWarnerMovie]

Nate Ruess is one of the most talented and brilliant musicians of all time.

[@squidy2343]

How can you tire of any of the songs from these geniuses? Honestly. Their music is just pure joy.

[@bethanyebethany]

Nate Ruess has a beautiful voice and this song is wonderful, so in my opinion they can use whatever words they want.

[@derekwolf7134]

I'm obsessed with the trumpet in the song

[@PaperMonocles]

Been listening since '09 so pleased they hit the big time I new they would one day!

[@marianacarhuatocto5955]

I really miss Fun :c

[@artsysundae]

How did I only hear this song now? This is really good!

[@TheGamerXkiller]

there is a lot of arguing about people liking this band for just "we are young". but im not one of those people, yes i started listening to them when we are young came out, but ive listened to almost all their songs now and my favorite is we are young, some nights, carry on, and be clam.

[@bethanyebethany]

I am completely obsessed with fun. I have no idea what I listened to before I discovered fun.

[@squidy2343]

Absolutely LOVE that high note on "make a sound". So amazing! That is why I love this band! Such unique music and amazing vocals. Their songs put me in the best of moods, no matter how I was feeling before. Just an incredibly all-over talented band. So glad I was lucky enough to discover these guys :) If I never found this band I would totally be missing out.

[@adjiprasetya2852]

I wanna be the one.. Why i am the one... XD whatever, get still love this guys

[@catherinesarno9941]

I THOUGHT THE SAME THING XDD

[@acetum_]

2009: I wanna be the one 2012: Why am I the one

[@titanichydra8094]

2020: i am the one

[@leonardsmith5335]

M llllllll l Lll ♧♧

[@servivian]

This is still this best album. From 2009 to 2012, these guys are still great.

[@MultGenreDeeJay]

it's like a modern oldie, I'm feelin this song

[@vincentparr3136]

Fun. is such an amazing band! This is great song. I like how it starts out somewhat simple, then transitions into a bouncy, upbeat tune.

[@oppossumsrock2]

This song's about his neice/nephew you guyssss. No correlation to "Why I am the one" sillies

[@G_Gr00v3]

I had a feeling this was a song about a child

[@vermin8724]

the best fun. album

[@EnderHasFun]

by far

[@miniDV.whiskers]

Yeah, Some nights was so autotuned...

[@midori2991]

Willis L. If you listen to the acoustic version it isnt

[@TheHazwan93]

ever

[@crunchyjello9290]

YESSS

[@ohthatscassie]

saw them in concert 2 years ago. they were the opening act for paramore. a good one too!

[@AJX-2]

Checking in from 2020. This song is still a jam

[@pruedence110588]

I first head this band last weekend. My friend DJs for his college's radio station and they play the song The Gambler quite a bit on there. I like it a lot.

[@basicallymadi]

all of their songs are so amazing LITERALLY ALL. OF. THEM.

[@PRESTOALOE]

Ditto. Dog Problems and Interventions and Lullabies are fantastic. Yesssss for fun.!

[@crazylatingirl94]

It makes me so happy that they're gaining popularity! I've been listening for years and have been shoving their music in people's faces since the start, haha it's just too good. fun. and The Boy Least Like To just make me so happy.

[@thesegirlshaveboobs]

I saw them Wednesday night. Loved every minute of it. Great band.

[@slkr99]

im glad ive been here since the format

[@lizcastro3539]

This song is cuteee ♥

[@samastarr]

I just saw them in Norfolk. I love fun. They are unlike anyone else!

[@DaniClover14]

This song was stuck in my head literally ALL DAY and I kept singing the beginning part of "ba ba ba ba ba" 's. Such a catchy and fun song to sing to! I so wanna see them again. :D

[@thedingo6577]

Ah, the theme of loving and hoping for a broken person. Here’s hoping we’re all the ones, my friends…

[@KJN-lt6fq]

Love this song. FUN forever

[@nwpretzelninja]

I just barely found out about this band and I fell in love with them the first song I heard!

[@SuperOLIBEAR]

Think on the bright side, now you have heard the greatest music of our generation.

[@MowMan7]

i have been listening to fun since they were The Format.

[@mehmetsaitarslan115]

This Song So good

[@MsTishawish]

[@MyHorseGoesRawr]

some nights is still a great cd. people just need to man up and realize bands change, evolve, grow. i've been a fan since the format and that'll never change, no matter how bad a cd is.

[@BeamerWalls]

It doesn't matter how long that you've listened to them, be it when they were The Format or Fun, as long as you enjoy their music, no one cares.

[@Libra0Rising]

I love this comment! Thank you! Sometimes people act as if they OWN a band just because they've listened to them for the longest. And even if they did, it's okay to share.

[@MsTishawish]

This band is the most awesome thing I have heard in a long time!!! I swear this debut album is the best. I love every single song on there :) So glad this band came along!!!!!

[@superkittymaniac]

OMG I've, like, totally been listening to them since before they got together. No, since I was like, born! NO WAIT, SINCE BEFORE THE BIG BANG.

[@Spongesgotskillz]

This is such a beautiful song... I can't stop replaying!

[@mykrazybros]

I absolutely LOVE this song so much! It's so catchy and upbeat!

[@Chazl33t]

lol are you kidding me? The format was good yes but Fun. is truly amazing they are modern pioneers in musical art! Its so much more free and well FUN!

[@Katiekat228]

I love this song! It is so happy and uplifting. These songs just make me smile!

[@zzzing9116]

fun saved my first years in college 2012-17 ❤

[@killianodriscoll9532]

Love how this is really quite jazzy!

[@07_Hootie]

I like mostly all their songs but Be Calm is my fav.

[@peacockfever0121]

HOW COME NO ONE PLAYS THEM ON THE RADIO??!?!!? they are the best!!! :)

[@NoBSB9484]

I think you answered your own question. This band is so painfully annoying.

[@jazzybread]

thank you andrew bravener for showing me this awesomeness. it so great because they remind me of NO ONE. ORIGINAL.

[@gogear1234]

I love that this album was release on my birthday :)

[@simmcha1]

By far, my favorite song by the band " fun"

[@bethanyebethany]

Awww, I miss when the comments were witty things about the band and the song... now it's just arguing! I've loved them for 2 years, but plenty of people are true fans that have loved them for only a day. I knew when I first listened to fun. that I loved them, I'm sure it's the same with newer listeners too.

[@tracygarcia7379]

LOVE this song!!!!!!!!!!

[@sophia_maria3491]

dang i miss them so much.

[@EmilySaran]

was listening to this and at the same time i opened up google to search for something,and the little irish dancers on the google logo were dancing to the music..kept me amused for so long.

[@TheJtewen]

I personally have been a fan since the beginning but who cares if some of the fans are newer, i don't care as long as they appreciate the music.

[@blink0away]

this song is one of my fav fun songs xx

[@user-dg4gv6uh7d]

i love this song

[@EllieLynnCollins]

this song is so delightful ^_^

[@TateTheGreat9]

Their lyrics are so original!

[@47productions]

Best fun. song.

[@Paradigm6790]

This is my favorite Fun. song

[@bethanyebethany]

That's a nice way of looking at it.

[@angeevidds]

i loved fun. since they were the format! or since the singer was in the format!

[@ccacordova113]

I LOVE fun. LOL so does my mom ever since she heard we are young in the radio

[@emsydacat9707]

Love this song, so catchy!

[@xTashaJaydex]

I've been listening to them for only a month and going to their tour, just supporting them, if you've loved them for years or a couple of days, i might see you there:D

[@sethdove8847]

10/10 song

[@OhhBiscuits]

I know that it's been sang before but you're my human holiday I put my hands on the table and dare say: the love of my life.

[@francofollowsjackm]

fun. is one of those bands that I kinda hope (selfishly enough) that will never get too much attention. I want this band to be the one that defines me, not 300 million others. I think it's because I'm in love with fun.. Well, I'm willing to share the love with other fun. lovers.

[@midnightarmonia]

I feel like listening to fun. is like that amazing secret that hardly anyone knows.

[@XxYepThatsMehxX]

such a good band live!

[@GrubbiestRhyme]

I HAVE BEEN LISTENING FOR 1 WEEK AND PROUD. AND WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO HIPSTERS?? LOL

[@gardenGnosticify]

Been with 'em about 3 years too. I prefer the older stuff like Aim and Ignite, but a lot of people I know seem pretty surprised and turn their nose at their older stuff, saying "That's not the fun. I know." or something. Ugh.

[@lifelover4ever1]

This is the first song I listened to that started my love affair with Fun ♥ Lots of memories.

[@Chroma07]

I wish this had an instrumental version. This song is freaking beautiful.

[@Crabbs51]

I love fun songs

[@Pengward]

I just miss this 😔 this sad here idk why

[@StopMotionScissors]

This has been my favorite song since 2009 :D

[@MusicMrsLove]

i made a letter to my crush for hurting me and i was like la la la la i wanna be the one who put it in a song. thank you fun. for being amazing

[@payang325]

what 2009 really..now i'll repeat your queastion...WHERE THE HELL HAVE I BEEN?

[@SMILERBANDITS]

guys, srsly, this is a stupid arguement over who started to listen to them and when. it doesn't matter. they're gaining well deserved popularity though I will admit that the moment they hit the charts that's when suddenly errbody knows who Fun. are, but that doesn't mean anything really. whatever you're still a fan. just get over it. they're a really rad band and, as some people have already pointed out, are almost as good as Queen.

[@msjitterbug98]

Who cares if we haven't been fans since 2009? Some of us were ten then. Please, chill. We're all here for the music, who cares when we became fans?

[@Willo29O592]

sick of people suggesting fun. were the format. they weren't. the lead singer was IN the format, but the format split up. this is a completely different beast.

[@13mafiagirl]

They played this opening for P!ATD and i was their fan ever since

[@stealinmystuff]

it was the same for me.. except i liked we are young for the lyrics for about the first 3 days it played on the radio and then I heard some nights and i thought this song is weird but amazing.. then I started listenin to other songs by them and now i love them =)

[@fairyfreak777]

ahhh beautifulness -_-

[@TheAlyssaGagne]

I remember when this video only had 1,000 views.. I feel like a proud parent :')

[@aledefoko01]

i have this song stuck in my head because its so AWESOME! thumbs up if you agree

[@CappuccinoSpiderCat]

@TheCodyXD ME TOO! They were SOOO GREAT.