fun. - "If Work Permits" (The Format cover)

The Shelter in Detroit, MI
Sept. 11, 2009
Shot w/ a Flip HD.
Disclaimer: This video is shaky, with lots of singing/talking. Don't complain about that in the comments.

[@justinpatire6174]

My favorite song by Nate. I want this back on the next record he makes the emotional impact and feelings he put out

[@maaaaandeh]

Finally TF is back :D Now waiting for Fun.

[@benhines11]

This song gives me chills every time I listen to it.

[@friedicee]

I about died when they came out for the encore and started this. I was not expecting this one at all

[@thatguyyoudontknow]

Nate looks so happy in this. I loved the format 2005, and easily one of my top 10 favorite bands.

[@omfgimsopo]

i wish i could of seen these guy live back before some nights.

[@michaelcoronado6126]

THE FIRST LINE WAS SO PAINFUL FOR HIM OMG

[@chechu86]

+Corina Coronado :(

[@madeparama187]

first line of the song? why?

[@maaaaandeh]

There are two bands I miss on this video :^)

[@thatguyyoudontknow]

So well said.

[@Kayleefabulous]

The look in Nate's eye when he sings the first line kills me.

[@andgolivemusicplaylists]

fans singing along is the always the best part

[@cl3c96y7]

Freaking awesome, love ya Nate!!

[@smithysbadtackle]

Sam is supposed to be his best friend, damnit.

[@spencersmith-nolker8343]

aw i love this video so much

[@jolielive3]

That was tooooo cute. Nate. Again. Come. Let me love you.

[@cagaponies]

Geez! They were really jamming out!!!

[@snakous]

I couldn't agree more!

[@DreamingIsFreedom]

Nate is so intense here. He also looks kinda tipsy :P But seriously has to be one of my favourite format songs

[@sarahsevak3467]

someone going “oh my god” in the back would literary be me if i was there

[@Somerandompersonkt]

if fun. is standing right in front of you, you sing along.

[@flipemlikebirds]

haha the girl at 4:05 gets krunk! haha awesome video awesome song

[@reallyhappytrees]

chills bb

[@kittehbear23]

please please please please please. holy shit. please.

[@sarahsevak3467]

i would actually die if i was there ah omg

[@anx331]

when i see them live, they better play all of their songs, all Format and Steel Train- and yes I know it would take about 3 days- or we'll be having some problems!

[@mynameisfinity]

Wow.

[@Prinsaice]

at least he didnt make "the format #2" Fun has a different sound

[@frnknstn22]

2019?

[@skeebas_2541]

2020.

[@frnknstn22]

@@skeebas_2541 2022🙃

[@skeebas_2541]

@@frnknstn22 man time flies :)

[@death2poptarts]

this makes me unhappy ): bring back the format!!!

[@ThisUselessHeart2]

Kickass. :D

[@theformatfreak95]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN "YOUR BEST FRIEND IN THE WORLD" THAT ISN'T SAM MEANS

[@erification215]

THIS HAS HAPPENED??? WHAT!

[@JupitorPluto]

format wasn't the work of one man. it took a damn good band with him :)

[@sheslostinperfection]

I think I would die if I was as close to nate as you were....

[@chechu86]

yo también ...

[@sarahsevak3467]

uh same

[@aysimaberil]

I'm laughing so bad jkdbngkjbfnmf

[@SirNaughtyNarwhal]

@WileyCoyote69 it's Nateception!

[@itachi4532]

nate covering a song by nate...its like natecption 0.o

[@jolielive3]

ahhahahaha i was so confused too; like what?

[@Wiley_Coyote]

So he's covering... himself?

[@MrErlendFS]

I am 12 ando h my god

[@chechu86]

ahora tienes 19.... todavía te sigue gustando Nate ?

[@BrendonUrieSays1]

1 dislike... Excuse me, what's up with your ears?

[@bbabics]

everybody in the audience, shut up, i can't hear him

[@Josiuhhhhh]

he looks like funny mark wahlberg

[@gsboss]

@MrErlendFS what is this

[@joeyspizza8]

This video sucks because it is shaky and the people are singing and talking.

[@gsboss]

its a shame that nate went from great, personal, emotional songs like this to the new "fun" stuff. i hope he loses popularity, gets depressed, and comes out with another painful album like dog problems.

[@3dimensions41]

+gsboss like grand romantic?

[@badofcheese]

Oh nice thinking. I was living under the dark cloud of believing that hope was lost of hearing him ever make real music again. It's a shame that people covet fame and fortune so intensely, I'm certain the The Format had many more great records in them.

[@cahtopher]

lol

[@eden552]

You should be ashamed of yourselves. What a horrible thing to wish upon someone as talented and kind natured as Nate Ruess. He's an incredible singer, and whether he's performing with fun. or The Format I don't mind, so long as he's happy and healthy.

[@eden552]

gsboss I'm so disgusted by you