Nate Ruess: Moment (LYRIC VIDEO)

[@nateruessmusic]

I remember writing "Moment" just over a year ago. I was at Emile's studio in NYC (RIP), working on the acapella to "AhHa" and I decided to steal his omnichord because I'd heard a lot of songwriters who don't play instruments have been known to use one to find different chords without having to sing the song to an instrumentalist. So I sat around my apartment strumming the stupid thing with no real luck. Put it down. And almost instantly started writing "Moment". I was particularly excited cause in my head it sounded like a really small and nonchalant chorus- and despite my track record at the time- I've always been a bigger fan of the less obvious chorus that ends up growing on you. Plus the verses I'd started writing really made it feel like a country version of "one more try" by George Michael​ (one of my all time favorite songs). I recorded the first verse and chorus acapella and sent it off to Jeff to get his thoughts on it. He freaked out about as much as I'd ever heard him freak out, and sent it back with drums and other instrumentation. Apparently he was in the studio with Shania Twain​ when he'd gotten my email (awesome factoid), and was really inspired by the work they were doing. Little known fact (or not- who really knows anymore)- I love country music. I dunno if it's the Iowa or the Arizona- but it's not like when I was in my late teens and I was like "the only country I listen to is Johnny Cash​ and Whiskeytown". No. These days I'm into some really shitty country. Pickup trucks. Bad fashion. Whatever. My ears gravitate to it. Sometimes I hate myself for it. But it doesn't stop me from listening. Anyway- Jeff's instrumental accompanying track was awesome. I sat on it for a few weeks before he came to New York, and I believe it was the first song he, Emile and I worked on all together for this album. By the time we all got into a room- I wanted it to feel like a country version of my favorite song of all time "Nothing Compares 2 U", but with Mutt Lange drums. If that sounds like a weird mash up- that's because it is. Emile did an incredible job on the drums. I remember writing that weird/depressing second verse pre chorus in about five minutes because I thought the song felt a little flat, and I'm so happy I did, cause it has some of my favorite lyrics I've ever written (I wrote the father dying line based off of my obsession with the "all the flowers that you planted mama" from "Nothing Compares 2 U"). Also- I'm horrendous with writing and singing harmonies. I've always been fortunate to be surrounded by people who could cover my ass when it came time to write a harmony. But I pulled that last chorus harmony out of thin air. And I'll say that to this day- it's been the toughest notes I've ever had to sing.

[@alejandraguacamaya2969]

Nate Ruess Al fin! un canal de KZbin donde pueda escucharte :3 tengo que decir que me encanta tu voz!

[@96Z24]

Nate Ruess Thanks for writing. It's a great song. I like it a lot.

[@chicagofan76]

Nate Ruess Now you need to appear on a Tim Mcgraw/Keith Urban/Brad Paisley/Jennifer Nettles song. Love the album. One of the best on years i have heard.

[@loganstuckey8585]

My favorite song ever!!!

[@chechu86]

Nate Ruess I can not help but mourn every time I hear it!

[@BrendaRoyte]

Nate, we want you to come back... Please😣 Am i the only one who want him back??

[@hahaha-jn9fj]

me too his music is a masterpiece

[@hahaha-jn9fj]

@@BrendaRoyte yea why not :)

[@BrendaRoyte]

@@hahaha-jn9fj thank you 😊👌👌

[@noname-yo6yn]

He wont come back so soon. He needs to take care about his Child

[@shauna7086]

No i love him i want him back so Bad 😪

[@_harveyy__6638]

An amazingly talented but underrated singer. He deserves WAY more fans

[@doodlesoup_]

he's not that underrated. I'm pretty sure that "Fun." was really popular

[@AlexSmith-vs1bd]

Romain de Fromont Fun. was popular but Nate isn't

[@lamboempire4599]

Alex Smith yea true

[@tonyoxy8830]

_harveyy__ I can help 🙌☕️🙌

[@alfredcudjoe6660]

I don't think Nate is underrated. Who dares ?

[@chipiuchishi8347]

It's 2023 and am still waiting for Nate! Can't get over his angelic voice! Chills!!

[@checkers8726]

Never knew my fellow NE would listen to this guy...

[@maswellnovoa5262]

@chipiuchishi8347 We are on the same boat

[@jagjot1697]

Nate is probably the most under-rated artist of this generation.

[@roadto100sudsw9]

I hope he comes back 😢

[@advaypandey7852]

Absolutely

[@justinfulk9963]

I can't do this much longer, I for realzies need to start getting my shit together I've been doing this for so long now. I'm getting better and better I feel it, but this is keeping me down a bit and I can't stop because in case you for real need me and I quit, then what? I can't quit on you I'd never forgive myself

[@vivelaresistance2526]

Agree, and this type of music and the early 2000's music. Makes most the songs from this era look like a joke😄

[@void-yw6il]

Hi

[@amandachew3494]

I cried every time when the sentences' lord give me a reason, show me you love me' appear TT

[@bicolanongparamanok174]

Nate please comeback 😢

[@noahsmethers9339]

About half of my friends are moving away for college, schools starting again after the greatest summer I’ve ever had, and the other half of my friends I’ve stopped talking to because they never have anything good to say. I feel all alone, and I don’t know what to do. Maybe there is nothing to do, no matter how hard that is to swallow. Maybe there is nothing I can do, but if there is, I will find it. This song helps, it helps a lot. Thank you Nate Ruess, I can’t tell you what I would give to go to a concert or talk to you.

[@doloresromero6122]

This singer is extremely talented. Extremely talented, and I hope he continues to bless the world with his music.

[@Onebuka]

In this corona pandemic ...the world is fine ...it just needs a moment...to cry

[@nicholasseitler3234]

Amen

[@rodneydumpit128]

Why? Don't stopped singing,we the avid fans of yours are truly waiting for you to come back again. We are wating for that moment. I myself, i truly loved your voice and each song of your masterpiece was great in my ears. We loved you nate!

[@sthuzaimah6585]

I wish he come back. Miss thats voice 😫

[@Explialidocious]

2023's bout to end and YUP! Still here listening to Nate's album

[@donsmith8045]

You Sir are INCREDIBLE!!!!! Your music touches the soul.

[@DietIce]

This song has already become very personal to me. Dealing with a break up from a relationship of 2 years. These lyrics seriously hit the nail to the point. Thank you for such great music.

[@146fx]

same, its been 7 month since breakup. i just discovered the song and it brings memory back, when she was sad and crying i told her to be strong and not to cry. couple weeks later i was no feeling well at all and asked if we could talk, she blocked me and never came back. i only wanted a moment to say goodbye...

[@shauna7086]

Yeah i just recently had a break up this song means alot

[@brittanybrilhante6449]

Same. Especially since the guy I broke up with was there when my mother died. That one line hits sooo hard.

[@JedBrad55]

I live in hope to see Nate.

[@lorrelei2829]

Praise for not selling your soul to the illuminati. Love you and your voice and philly ❤

[@fionatentia5242]

Can't count how many times I played this song, love this song so much ! please comeback Nate !

[@dailenolivarez7284]

“LORD GIVE ME A REASON” blast that part and it sends chills down your spine. While you also sing it out full blast

[@anthonypaluck5236]

Yes your so right! It sure brings chills at those high notes and his voice.

[@scottjoplin.1429]

I remember that I was a dedicated fan of Fun for some time. Once the band broke up, and Nate made a solo career, I kept listening. I heard this song, and for some reason I never forgot it and still know the lyrics to this day, but it had always just dwelled in the back of my head. I finally got reminded of it, re-downloaded it onto my phone and took another listen. I kept listening to it quite a bit, and I now have taken a trip back to the time when I used to still be a dedicated listener to this amazing singer.

[@smh2422]

보고싶어 들려요~~

[@SpencerSmith52612]

This song is absolutely beautiful. He has such a unique voice. This is pure talent

[@minji0831]

Nate's voice always give me those chills that I can never hate

[@lane8422]

This song has helped me through some serious mental breakdowns and bad times

[@chipiuchishi8347]

Same here.going through some shit but dis song helping me like anything

[@E7point4]

The Spirit of the Universe is constantly conspiring in our loving favor. Namaste 🙏

[@sinalanpotq]

Someone you can actually call an artist, a singer, a talented man ♥ how come he's not more famous? He's amazing!

[@Raccoondog-fy2kr]

The fact that the harmonies at the end made me tear up- this is amazing. My new favorite song!❤

[@rikkikeen-yp4cy]

❤

[@alfie_cannard5474]

This guy has serious talent his songs are detailed and easily likeable . Nate Ruess your a star

[@czterylemon1888]

ALFDOG 203 lady gaga is a star and her songs are shit compared to this. Nate is a "God"

[@Tpolloco]

His voice is remarkable .

[@꺾인핸들]

한국 오시려고 머리카락 기르시는 것 맞죠? 더 나이들기 전에 콘서트에서 이 노래 듣고 싶어요! waiting for you 🙏🙏

[@agenormiranda7235]

I discovered this band in 2015. And 2015 was a special year, this song is in my heart forever. It was present in my adolescence and still continues. She reminds me of my feelings and struggles that I still go through today because what she really needs is “I need a moment”. There are loves in our lives that are difficult to overcome and what we have left is to accept and move on even with so many memories and feelings that hurt... 13/02/2024

[@dhenokambararum784]

Well, you were burning up the sky Looking for a light when you saved me I was convinced no one would take me You turned and took me by the hand hmmmm... But now that look in your eyes All of your sighs are saying "Go, please" "Leave me alone and leave you lonely" It looks as though we've reached the end Well, I'm fine I just need a moment I'm alright , right here on the floor Well, I'm fine I just need a moment to cry And when I think about the ways That you never waste your breath to say you love me How you always held your lost loves above me As you kept your other hand on the door Yet I'll admit I might miss Every scar and every wish that we'd make But our wishes were nothing but ways To act as if we could use the change Well, maybe one of these days We'll cross each other on a train to our new lives We could talk about the old times And how we're glad we made it out alive But for now I'll sit and drink As I think about the night that your father died And I said I'd never leave your side We once swore we could defeat this Therefore, please excuse this little bit of weakness, oh .... Well, I'm fine I just need a moment of your time To get all my things and let go Well, I'm fine I just need a moment to say goodbye Well, Lord give me a reason C'mon, show me you love me I don't want to let it go Just to watch it fly And Lord, give me a moment Any of it, show me I don't want to feel it I don't wanna watch it go by Because I'm fine I just need a moment I'm alright right here on the floor Well, I'm fine I just need a moment to say I'm fine I need a moment I'm alright here on the floor Well, I'm fine I just need a moment to cry

[@anthonypaluck5236]

Thank you so much for typing the lyrics to this amazing beautiful song 💕

[@whiteowl1137]

Ty

[@ukuleletodd]

Every song on this album is so heartstrikingly great

[@ruthiesaavedra3242]

i can't stop my tears falling :( miss my father so much..

[@dizzykevo9050]

Ruthie Saavedra I never had one

[@sheladyquinto1643]

hugs to you. -from someone who miss his father so much too...

[@douglasvilledarling2935]

This song is so beautiful but it makes me want to cry every time. I guess I just need a moment :-)

[@TheMshove]

it is sad though. I wanna cry too

[@emilyk7874]

The reason why I love his songs is that I had the same moments in the lyrics and still go throuh the same moments as he sings. Thank u for ur music that comforts me alot.

[@막심-f1j]

Your songs comforts me.

[@PSICadetZen]

This song means a lot to me, I’ve found my own meaning to it and it brings out many emotions for me. Crying is a common thing while singing along in the car, alone in the car is my moment where I can let all my feelings out.

[@cristianasilva9545]

It's such a sad song, but so beautiful at the same time! :'(

[@margotgrosser571]

Als ich “fun“ das erste Mal hörte,war ich hin und weg. Die CD' laufen fast täglich, phantastisch. Diese Musik ist nicht nur für junge Menschen. Ich bin inzwischen 75 Jahre alt un bin absoluter Fan.

[@itszack3364]

This song still have the same effect on me as it did years back❤

[@paulosalta]

We all know he is an amazing singer. What about his poetry? all his songs have incredible lyrics.

[@SaxophoneHitman008]

YIKES... Every now and then, everything comes together. So here it is. Nate Ruess, writer, vocalist, arranger, ......His voice alone is enough to wake the gods!!!

[@ck-hee]

빨리 활동해주세요~~ 노래 너무너무 듣고싶어요~~

[@Carpediemmina]

I got chills just listening how beautiful.. "I just need a moment... to cry"

[@lovinronan]

I've had this on repeat for days. So beautiful.

[@ironcancer]

Every word and lyrics of this song matches the story of my life. I feel like the writer and the singer at the same time. A huge thumbs up to Nate! Love your voice and songs! Thanks for this! Continue to be an inspiration to everyone around you!

[@63Selvita]

What a beautiful song !!! I wish Nate will make us happy again . Please come back.

[@네이트팬]

I want to see you in K.O.R.E.A I want to see you happy in K.O.R.E.A 열광적이고 열정적인 공연을 당신의 멋진 노래와 함께 멋진 미소를 환한 얼굴을, 진심과 최선을 다하는 무대의 모습을 느끼고 함께하고 싶습니다. 대한민국에서❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulosalta]

I really love the entire song, but there are parts where Nate is perfect. One of those is the perfect transition he does at 3:00 from "and lord give me a moment" to "..any of it" where he doesn't do any pause and "any" is just the continuation of "moment". Love it.

[@Larissa-rose1]

I love him xxx

[@hababa28]

처음으로 이 노래가 이어폰에서 흘러나올 때 숨을 멈추고 들었어요 너무 아름다워서요 영어를 못해서 노래의 내용은 몰라도 눈물이 나요♡

[@jeyzel5366]

you have all my respect nate. By the way, i thought i have move on since it’s been 3yrs already but then i tried to listen to your songs, now am crying like hell again

[@Destruction-1990]

When ??? when ??? when ??? We need a new album !!! PLEASE NATE PLEASE !!

[@supportsj13]

Love your voice,Nate !!

[@babuua]

True Masterpiece....its been almost 7 years, and simpley one of the best artist, sad to see he is a victim of nepotism

[@pritamdaze3561]

Nate please comeback 😢 The broken heart need your voice to heal💔

[@rikkikeen-yp4cy]

says it all 😢

[@JayDineroBandz]

Love u Nate u make incredible music 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@유예진-o1z]

아 독보적인 네이트 보이스 미쳤어 ㅠㅠ되새김질 반복할 수록 더 좋아 지는 ....

[@whysoserious6581]

Please come back Nate... We love you 💓💓💓

[@lizzywalsh8023]

Beautiful song, sentiment, and production. Have been unable to stop playing this since I found it three days ago. Maroon me on a dessert island with this...please. thanks to Nate for publishing, adding his comments and lyrics. You're inspiring my creativity in the arts. Don't stop writing and singing x

[@hpay1852]

He was like my hero.... I was stuck.... I was in the hospital... getting stronger though... and when he quit fun. I was broken.... and now he’s here.... I still hope and wait everyday for a new song.... there isn’t.............. now I try to grow stronger and I’m getting better.... still listening to their music... but now idk what to do..........

[@richardodaley9903]

Stuck in my head Stuck in my thoughts Stuck in my emotions

[@Tsoftkhoetsa]

Sitting in the dark, song on repeat. Reading and rereading Nate's comment.

[@HolyF]

I love you so much Nate... my favorite singer even though I've just discovered you... I heard your songs on the radio without knowing who you were ... thanks for your art! Francesca from Italy!

[@kaylaisawesome9952]

This song still gives me the chills to this day. I remember first hearing it back in 2015? when it came out. Such a powerful and beautiful song

[@thomashrj]

You will forever be in my heart Nate 💙

[@clairegreeb]

Though I could never get tired of listening to Fun., I'm so excited to hear Nate's voice again in some new songs. What a beautiful song and album :)

[@bigpancho4910]

Yo Nate just coming back checking for any new more music and love all your songs and your voice man!!!where have you been? Hope your doing great and Big Pancho ready for duty if you ever come back 🙋‍♂️

[@네이트팬]

무한반복 듣고 듣고 느낍니다. 마음으로..............................

[@rufinosegurajr.8120]

i thought the song "the gambler" would be my last and favorite song. C'mon Nate, you always make me impress with your songs.

[@hollyhargis6369]

I feel as though I can relate to every song in this album. This one especially. Thank you, Nate.

[@finnthehuman8571]

Omg!

[@kaylaisawesome9952]

Me too. One of my fav albums released in the 2010s

[@paulosalta]

This song is perfect. But starting from 2:42 I would say it reaches unimaginable levels of perfection. I always get goosebumps listening it

[@anthonypaluck5236]

Me too,

[@shashekafairclough9850]

I love this song so much

[@angelfan19832002]

The songs just hit a chord on a human level whether its Moment and hits a note of sadness and truth or something happy on the album like Light My Fire... Just amazing I stumbled on it a week ago on itunes through one of the random ebay/facebook "ads" Thanks for uploading such a nice video too that has the art to mesh so well with the music and lyrics... Wonderful pipes man!! I don't know how involved Nate is in the the writing, but I mean I love FUN- I can listen to the two albums from start to finish... if I road trip their music is that great...great songs with meaning, lyrics, just great music and Nate continues with blessing the world with wonderful music and now I have 3 beautiful pieces of music that I will always love.

[@badgerfann3618]

Officer Mudd Nate writes all his own songs (just won an award from Songwriters Hall of Fame).....its one of the reasons why there is such a long time between albums as he says he doesn't like to write while on tour. He writes the lyrics and then, since he doesn't play an instrument, sings the melodies to people who can translate them into musical notes.

[@angelfan19832002]

Wow thanks for the information!! Maybe that is why his music and the vocals do seem to real on every track because he has a connection to this work- as opposed to singers that hardly ever write anything... and they can still be good singers but on aa ten track album only have couple of songs that are like wow... where as like The Grand Romantic I can't pick a favorite song yet I will pick one and then listen to the next track and think oh yea... its just a great album

[@badgerfann3618]

Officer Mudd If you haven't yet, listen to the album Dog Problems by the Format (Nate's band before fun.).....he wrote it after breaking up with his high school girlfriend. It's his best work lyrically imo. Album's almost 10 years old and still resonates. Also the song "Swans" by the Format....was written for a movie and band broke up before ever making a studio recording, but you can find videos of the live performances Btw.....totally agree about Grand Romantic.....can't decide what song I like best...and the entire back half has amazing vocals.

[@angelfan19832002]

YES hey thanks I will totally check them out badgerfan!! thank you

[@dinabpp86]

i love you nateruess

[@MansourSR1993]

Best part of the song!! 2:43

[@paigekboss1998]

Mansour Sulaiman I'm glad someone else agrees with me!

[@skootish3237]

Mansour Sulaiman Best by far. The bridges of Nate's songs seem to always be the best part, which is hard to do because all the other parts are so great as well!

[@dailenolivarez7284]

+Mansour Sulaiman heck yeah! i got goosebumps and was like WHOAH!!!! this is an epic moment in any song i have ever heard in my life when he hit that LORD GIVE ME A REASON at 2:43

[@imactuallyded]

IKR?! This is a pretty good song. I really like it. 2:43 ....holy Crap! It just got even better!

[@eatyourbains]

Oh my, same here 😭😭😭😭

[@margaretfoster9767]

Beautiful song ❤❤

[@romillycarpenter26]

I watched pink perform at the Brit’s tonight On tv and your wonderful song came on and I was taken back to my childhood days where the highlight of my day would to go home and listen to you music, I secretly hoped you would come out and start singing but was devastated to see you replaced by the man from bastille. No one will ever take his place, I’m now remembering how much I loved you and getting back into your music, I sincerely thank you

[@JulioCesarAlfonsoRayas-yx6zl]

I love Nate and Freddy mercury ❤❤, the best in the world in my heart

[@jihyoIuvr]

fan of Nate Ruess from the Philippines here!!!!! I wanna see him perform GRAND ROMANTIC tracks live huhuhu

[@rubix1694]

This song is so desperate, but in the most relatable way. The feeling of “Nooooooo...” as someone is walking out of your life is this song. It’s sad.

[@김은정-p6n4t]

i miss u nate❤️come back in korea🙏🏻

[@hollyshackman2338]

I would love to see Nate ruess performing this on a stage, the Grammy stage! I could imagine it perfectly this is such a beautiful powerful song. NATE RUESS your voice is is beautiful matching your beautiful music

[@j.l.hinson4780]

I love every song you sing! Nate, you never disappoint!

[@faithadventures2202]

I can't believe I just found this song. Probably the best thing I've done this week.

[@sarasshantichannel7820]

And me now at 2022

[@asmalmchntef]

It's 2023 ans still my favourite song ♥️

[@cyn7635]

We all need a moment sometimes

[@zekefox5940]

Oh Lord give me a reason, show me that you love me. I don't want to let it go, just to watch it fly. My favorite part

[@heiken.3266]

Wunderschön... das Lied beruhigt mich gerade irgendwie

[@borisatud9853]

OMG what happened to this guy? I hate losing greatness.

[@crazybirdstudios1268]

This song is so amazing it's incredibly deep and meaningful I don't know how Nate does it but he is defedently great. True inspiration

[@TheMshove]

I absolutely love this song. I sing along with it and I instantly realize how unique your voice is. I love all your music but especially this one. Nicely done.

[@changednamelit]

I really only put this song on as a background. But today, I decided to actually sing it while reading the lyrics. The emotions I felt that I can't put into words.. I welt up a bit and had to stop the video.

[@NguyenTienTruongSon]

Listened to it very soon, i have a girl than lost her forever, 6 years have past, now im strong enough not to cry to hear it again

[@MuguelAngelReyesMendoza]

i always gonna love that album, Nate you made a masterpiece

[@daroilaurigue8796]

Nate the tune genius....I agree underated..,

[@hissingfaunaa]

please come back

[@user-zo1xr5lg7i]

오늘은 이노래에 꽂힘 nate ♡

[@abhi.1729]

You, sir, are gifted.

[@kurtandrew1668]

I wonder where he is right now i miss his songs