Some Nights - Peter Hollens (A Cappella)

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Edit: Ben Lieberman
Video done by Fifgen Films - • Some Nights - Behind T...
Big Thanks to Craig & Kelly Gustafson --- For the use of the G.R.E.A.T. McKenzie for filming, and lawn mower riding. Oh and falling into their nice big river outside their house.
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LYRICS
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
What do I stand for? What do I stand for?
Most nights, I don't know anymore...
oh woah, oh woah, oh woah oh oh
oh woah, oh woah, oh woah 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
And that's alright; I found a martyr in my bed tonight
She stops my bones from wondering just who I am, who I am, who I am
Oh, who am I? Oh, who am I? mmm... mmm...
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? 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, when I see stars, that's all they are
When I hear songs, they sound like this one, so come on
Oh, come on. Oh, come on, OH COME ON!
Well, this 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 one is not for the folks at home; Sorry to leave, mom, I had to go
Who the hell wants to die alone all dried up in the desert sun?
My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she call "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 lies...ahhh...
oh woah, oh woah, oh woah, oh oh
oh woah, oh woah, oh woah, 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...
© 2012 WMG. Fun.'s music video for 'Some Nights' from the full-length album, Some Nights
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[@PeterHollens]

Seen the 12-part version of this that I did? kzbin.infoQqD3NVUWAhM

[@bobbiek1827]

I watched that version first then came to this. Brilliant cover Peter 👍

[@Mysic97]

Yes, that's why I looked for this!

[@rnbsteenstar]

Yes, I have.

[@marikaycuthill8631]

Jhsvdhehehudheuuehddheie

[@biobiowar]

You and your 15 identical looking brothers are amazing!

[@junrocks9000]

Lol

[@elizabethdraper2741]

Haha this is my new favorite comment!

[@annethompson2501]

Lol. Yes.

[@DarkAndVam]

Very underrated comment needs to blow up more

[@jackiegrace6315]

I agree with you😂

[@PeterHollens]

Wow! My some nights video just passed 3,000,000 views! You guys are absolutely amazing! Thank you for supporting my art! Some Nights - Fun - Peter Hollens

[@SerenaHaury]

I just love this song :) and you made it even better *****

[@FilipeAlves]

Great voice, excellent video, awesome music ***** !

[@StreetsFamily]

Dude! I will forever think of you while mowing the lawn. ;P Great job, dude! Oh, and was that Mt. Pisgah is Springfield, OR?

[@justinmorrel337]

nice job

[@raysun2be]

Congrats!

[@thomasroberts78]

It seems like just yesterday this came out! Still just as good now as it was then!

[@uni-tech6515]

Almost 10 years after the making and im still a huge fan

[@christerdaniel3238]

So cool that he has 4 identical brothers where they all love music :P

[@Weretooth]

+ChristerD McH XD this made me laugh a lot

[@FeelinGrim9888]

+🔥TheSillyGirl3000🔥 You won't have to wait that long, it's just a problem of legality.

[@therealsyd1598]

Yeah... They look soooo alike! They sing the same too.

[@joanasantiago6974]

+ChristerD McH i honestly believed that! that took me awhile to realize it is a joke XD

[@sirrhynus4280]

Well I just tried to sing along while laughing with this comment. The singing part didn't work out that well.

[@bruce88lee]

I like how you left the part where you lost balance in at 2:54 :)

[@emilybird7749]

bruce88lee hahah

[@KrabFish]

How'd I just notice that? lol

[@EmpressTori]

Lmao

[@lazzarisnow2728]

I completely forgot about this song. I started to cry when I heard it cuz I have such a strong connection to this song 🥲🥲🥲😭😭😭

[@livingroomcinema1987]

Hands down, the BEST COVER on KZbin.....Get this guy a contract now!

[@proggeroni]

Santa_Clause TOTALLY

[@jacobraji2442]

Ikr

[@audojoe6324]

+Santa_Clause Maybe you can give him a contract for christmas, santa

[@whoopsiedoodle.26]

XD

[@whoopsiedoodle.26]

+AUDO3000 and ChuckleNuts he should

[@23brandonsch]

music doesn't have to have a meaning. its the feeling that you get from hearing it. not the words behind it! everyone feel the feels

[@marblefan500]

If you wanna have some fun, screw around with the speed settings in the settings ;) . . .

[@ratboy1173]

True that

[@IpoyMontes15]

haha.. or maybe slowmo @ 3:15...!!! XD speed: 0.5

[@PescaitoFrito]

Clifford Montes that sounds like T-pain autotune lol

[@MinatoAri]

Singit500 I'm sure I'll have a lot of "FUN"!

[@OMM19200]

Singit500 you just made my life complete!!

[@marygarrettengman564]

Quickly this one is getting to be one of my favorites, I love it when you get active. You stand for enjoyment with your followers.

[@MikKastbjergLarsen]

God sure was in a good mood the day He made You...

[@DarkFire1536]

Mr. Peter Holland, this is fantastic. The way you sped up the song really made it so fun! You are amazing!!!

[@roger2988]

"…and some claps. Yeah." xD

[@memehuang993]

I want to thank you, Peter. This song is the first song I heard from you, and it still inspires me from time to time and keeps me going on.

[@NannyOggins]

One of the things I love most about the way you perform is the amount of fun you seem to have, your enthusiasm for what you do is infectious!

[@redlovett]

I can't stop staring at his tie xD

[@jessekielman]

Christie-Ann Snelling Nova pls.

[@AjCrisCross]

Jesse Kielman Aleks pls

[@schnuffles.]

Christie-Ann Snelling IKR OMG

[@schnup2000]

Christie-Ann Snelling i love his eye's o_O

[@schnuffles.]

ikr

[@JCNeko89]

Going back and watching old videos and this is still one of my favorites you've done... You're still so amazing, and it never ever changes.

[@IIIBartman]

I absolutely cannot get enough of this guy. He's amazing.

[@devonstewart324]

You should do carry on my wayward son, by Kansas. Anyone else agree?

[@dillpicklesam]

Omg yes

[@Puddinggevallteje]

Yes yes yes yes.

[@Pianokaze]

Devon Stewart oh that could be awesome !

[@ZombeesChannel]

Devon Stewart A thousand thumbs to that!

[@YaBoiYoda]

Devon Stewart please yes please....

[@MrTombombodil]

Random Lawnmower. Forgot how great this cover is, think this I was the first hollens vid i saw. Great energy.

[@Baxocj]

my first was him with lindsey stirling in skyrim

[@nevinsteinsully3660]

+Vexurath same

[@ryandavis1415]

+Vexurath yeh

[@scifiwatcher]

I love that you covered some songs from FUN. I love them! Thank you Peter. I love everything you do! You are JOY!

[@runnerslegs1969]

Omg please more of this awesome blessed energy!!! Light up the world!!!! Now and forever!!!! Bless You

[@takeshiitibo2514]

how can possibly 900 people dislike this perfection

[@LP-xi8wr]

because they don't have his talent so they don't like him is my best guess

[@josephwear9572]

+Artem Shestakov Mayb it's because the video that shows how he made this music video shows him not actually singing. That's my best guess.

[@josephsanti-unger3305]

+Artem Shestakov It's 898 now

[@taylaburton9337]

I dunno, maybe haters? I don't know how they could push the dislike button...

[@alacnaythegreat1054]

Whenever I see a comment like this I say "look at the likes" :)

[@UserSoup123]

Wow you hit that high "Oh come on!" Perfect brother. Respect bro! I was kinda scetchy about it simce this is acapella after all and. FUN uses voice enhancers. But man you blew my hat off! Great voice. Keep it up. Respect from a fellow Tenor.

[@daniellechamberlain-dunne7308]

Peter I have watched this video many many times. It's so good and I love at 2.50 where you nearly tripped. You got so into the music you forgot your surroundings. Keep up the good work x

[@neoneinar5761]

Peter, you shouldn't be thanking us it is your amazing voice

[@50calRussia]

This is one of my favorite songs from you. Keep up the great work! By the way, I would really love to see either "Demons" by Imagine Dragons or "We are Young" by Fun

[@Pstoner8]

Agree with that

[@Chaosbengel]

Just.... Wow. I found your channel today and you are just AWESOME! I just purchased your Skyrim theme, downloaded in FLAC and took it to the record studio to hear it in best quality ;)

[@widyaagung8648]

oooh.... I love this song n I love the way you sing it....thanks for the beautiful voice Peter...

[@escensu293]

I love how he's just wandering around on totally random places, like out in the lake c': it's those small things that brings a smile to my face, good job!

[@PeterHollens]

I know right? I'll try MUCH harder next time! :) Sorry to disappoint you. I was going for 100 arm flails, but I got a cramp.

[@annemariemohr214]

Peter Hollens , I think you did just fine. You really slayed this!

[@rosswalenciak3739]

yea that really goes with the song style

[@FurryMurry7]

Don't worry. Those goosebumps will go away in about 10 minutes.

[@petertime9216]

Well done luv your music

[@stephanietyler4894]

Still one of my fav songs :) I've shared this song so many times it's crazy lol....this songs got me thru some tough days Peter Hollens, thx so much for sharing TRUE music with us

[@heidikoch8611]

Four years later, still a major fan. Love that I'm been following you for so many years

[@GCblastercadet]

Who needs One Direction when you have 5 perfectly cloned Peter Hollens?(Hollenses? xD)

[@chloejohnson3230]

Exactly XD

[@bexa7942]

Who needs one direction period! Peter Hollens is an excellent bonus though! lol

[@Kulilin420]

BlueParrot Games this is not one direction

[@nuggetboi2886]

Cucumbers r/wooosh

[@justinshields8964]

This song was made by Fun.

[@beeger79]

Thanks, cause watching artists containing their joy really gets on my nerves. . .standing there all still and somber. . .Pffft! Where's the happy? Keep bringing the happy, please!!!

[@ReviloR91]

Still my absolute favourite song from you Peter. This song brought acapella into my heart and ive found so many talented artists after seeing this song. Love your music. Id love to see more of songs from you with level of energy :)

[@nicthegiant]

Peter Hollens this 1 song has changed my life. when i first heard this song just after it came out i loved it and you. this song inspired me to start singing more then in just my school choir. i would to pursue a future career in the musical arts. thank you Peter Hollens you are amazing Nick, a young a hopeful singer

[@clintmclintock]

Lol I would love to see you try out the Bohemian Rhapsody EDIT: If we get enough 1+s he might do it! EDIT2: Just passed 150+s and the video just hit 4,000,000 views!

[@dyafremja5437]

i think he has or was that mystery guitar man?

[@KathrynSerasHatake]

Oh my god yes!!! PLEASE!!

[@clintmclintock]

Whenever I make a good comment it will get 40 like ups then stop...

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

YES! PLEASE!

[@rosswalenciak3739]

YES!

[@CarroLeenah]

I think it's better than the original in some sense. So positive, so powerful! And love the autotune diss!

[@gwendolen_the_first]

It is so obvious that u enjoy what u do but I still want to thank u for sharing ur gift with us

[@QlaSzpiegula]

This song was one of few that really helped me get through some sad period in my life. So full of positive energy ! Really well done mate.

[@megangordon3454]

I just have to say... You're too cool, Peter! I have yet to see another artist film a video while driving about on a riding lawn mower, or dancing in a river!

[@thatoneartist]

Haha that auto tune thing made me laugh😂 LOVED the whole song! Well done 😄

[@musicmansuperman]

This video was my very first introduction to the Peter Hollens family. So glad I found such an amazing source for beautiful music! You and Evynne are AMAZING! Don't ever stop!

[@josephrodelas7250]

If I remember correctly, this is the first video of yours that I ever watched. Whenever I feel sad I go back to your old covers and listen to them again. Feels so good always!

[@RinChan0608]

Amazing!

[@surbhirao4784]

Is is just me when he says "They sound like this one" it sounds like he is saying "They sound like a swan"?

[@carringtonpilon1310]

Nope. I just heard that as well. o.O

[@Leedark3]

+Surbhi Rao "They sound like a swan" IS the actual lyric.

[@surbhirao4784]

Leedark3 Oh haha thats great. I just searched the lyrics. Thanks!

[@therealsyd1598]

+Surbhi Rao I was confused... Even at the real lyrics... A swan?

[@surbhirao4784]

Sydte a Haha exactly

[@zaporinthewind4098]

So fun how Peter can take a song that has sad lyrics and turn them into such a happy song. This guy's inner zen just keeps popping out! :)

[@taylaburton9337]

Thanks for being so amazing Peter! You have really helped me through some hard times and your singing is amazing! It has inspired me to do what I love! Thanks again!

[@arissantorisonmars9271]

you make almost everything better

[@jesse113553]

😂😂 lol "AUTOTUNE: ON" just made my day!

[@c.l947]

I'm still impressed how your voice can make unnatural vocal sound like clapping and dropping a stone in a lake (Pirate vid). Keep up the amazing work! Always blown away by your talent!

[@charliangl]

Officially my favorite version of this song, by far! Thank you for sharing.

[@matthewmorgan151]

cool it's the the best song on youtube i think awsome

[@destinypepper9277]

HOLY SHIT! you are amazing! this is my favorite song by fun, and I prefer you over the original :)

[@traciepoff654]

I like him better than the original too

[@rebeccaa.245]

I've been looking for this cover for years and I *finally* found it! Thank God! Awesome job by the way!

[@MaggieGraceWebb]

This was the FIRST Peter Hollens vid I ever watched, and now, i'd liked to consider myself a fully fledged fan! GO HOLLENS FAMILY!!! (I love you, Peter!)

[@Chrisfragger1]

Don't worry about him... I really admire your musical talent. You made me a fan of Game of Thrones with Rains of Castamere.

[@kevankoya]

Brilliant!!!! ))

[@SessyBroadbent]

This sounds so beautiful! Oh my gosh! I literally thought I was going to cry especially with your cover of The Hanging Tree!

[@TheSmile67]

Hello Peter! I really love this song. Congratulations on your singing qualities you're amazing! Thank you for your music

[@InDisguise22]

He should definitely team up with Pentatonix. That would be amazing. They both have worked with Lindsey Stirling

[@OldManSparkplug]

Awesome! All this and a riding mower! :)

[@greywolfember5296]

One of my favorites by Peter Hollens.... Thank you Peter!

[@carlm4472]

I think of all of your acapella videos, this is the one that your voice is best suited to. Absolutely phenomenal, well done Peter!

[@StarTheWolfPuppy]

i never know how I feel about this cover because the singing itself is out of this world but the video is like a teen heart-throb boyband video xD eh, love it anyway!

[@Baxocj]

I think that was the point ^.^, he was making fun of it

[@GrumpyRook]

The riding lawnmower kills me, lol.

[@Trinity2you]

I just discovered Peter Hollens while searching for Lindsey Stirling performances, and I am so excited that I came across him! He and his wife are simply mesmerizing! My absolute favourite song so far has got to be Loch Lomon! Loves!! I signed up at his website and I will most definitely be supporting him in every way I can! Just amazing

[@artemisgreek2207]

I already loved the song but you just made it even better! Thank you and you rock, Peter Hollens🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@Talal.007]

u got a new subscriber !!!!

[@angelmelody3052]

Can you and Evynne do 'Love is an Open Door' from Frozen?

[@angelmelody3052]

***** It would be... :D

[@TheMercyKee]

OMG....yes please!!

[@jamieh0810]

YAAAAS

[@angelmelody3052]

Jamie Hoffmann YAAAAAS see ive gotten 50 1 thingys on google DO ET

[@jamieh0810]

DO EEEEEET

[@williamkirchner2482]

your music got me through some tough times, thank you Peter

[@nataonutu]

This is amazing ..... Cannot stop listening to these songs. Thank you for doing it.

[@jfesmire]

I love this! Not sure why you're driving a lawnmower in parts though...

[@julias6659]

Because YOLO. :) It's a song about hedonism, so naturally the "just because" factor would be greatly emphasized. Indeed! A fantastic version of an awesome song.

[@AustinGhost]

I actually like this better than the original song

[@Baxocj]

its great bc he PG'd it :D

[@AustinGhost]

Though i wish he cut out the autotune lol

[@kattobits9490]

This is so awesome! This is one of my all-time favorite songs, and you sir, have nailed it.

[@nataschathornton116]

Oh my God this is amazing. I mean I've heard it before but it just gets better each time I watch it!

[@bradsimpson8724]

Peter, Firstly, I'm a big fan and a member of the Hollens family. I'm generally impressed with the quality of your videos, your talents as a vocalist, and the sheer number of talented guest musicians you seem to work with. So, with that in mind, here are some requests, things that I'd like to see that I think some of the rest of your viewership might appreciate. 1) Do a cover of Bush's "Glycerine" with Lindsey Stirling and a talented acoustic guitarist you know(I'm sure there's someone). 2) Look up Walk Off The Earth and see if you can do something with them. That would be combining my Number 1 and Number 2 favourite KZbin musicians into one video. 3) I'd like to hear your take on "Say Something" by A Great Big World, probably performed with your wife(who is incredibly talented as well). I think these are all excellent undertakings that you could do quite well(although the geographical problem separating you and WOTE might be difficult). Anyway, I don't expect to hear back from you, but hopefully you see this and take these ideas into consideration. Thanks a lot, and good luck to you.

[@Mizuuuuuu]

Yes please for number 2 :)

[@benrosenbaum5697]

I personally felt like there were certain parts in the song where his lead came off a bit weak, but overall this cover was really good. And his range is AMAZING. What Im wondering is if his uses an octavisor to lower his voice for the bass part or if he's actually hitting the notes.

[@taylorb9484]

Pretty sure he actually has that range. I think the weakness of his leading is a good thing, 'cause that's part of his point with the autotune bit in the middle--a lot of singers today use too much autotuning to help them hit notes that really aren't in their ranges...but Peter actually works just with his (already amazing) range.

[@rainbowninjamastersocial1332]

Ben Rosenbaum I personally feel your wrong.

[@cuatro336]

Dude you have what I call a golden voice.... just so listenable......

[@nedraleggett5436]

I can't get enough of this mans music. He is GOOD.

[@FelicitasRockawaythedays]

Could you maybe make a version of Good Time from Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen?

[@surbhirao4784]

I just need to ask why he`s riding on a tractor.....

[@Zigglegarf]

Surbhi Rao For fun. Now for the real question, why is he wandering around a field for no apparent reason?

[@elijahpowell9653]

why not get some chores done why your at it

[@surbhirao4784]

Zigglegarf looking for his tractor

[@scaledjames98]

or why he's just wading torso-deep in a river?

[@scaledjames98]

or why he's wading in a river

[@marygarrett2584]

AS LONG AS YOU CONTINUE TO CREATING SUCH MAGIC WE WILL BE RIGHT HERE WATCHING AND LISTENS.

[@tamiannp.6680]

OMG - How have I not seen this until today? I LOVE this!!!

[@shaelaturner3270]

I would like to hear you do immortal by fall out boys

[@oliviamoore2991]

I second this.

[@samuelcreed2758]

Better than original :)

[@sheraxox]

+samuel creed His songs are better than the originals! Love this guy!

[@therealsyd1598]

+Heather Smith yeah. ALWAYS

[@marygarrettengman564]

YOU ARE AMAZING..YOU DO SO MANY WAYS YOU PUT MORE INTEREST IN YOUR VIDEOS. LOVE THIS SETTINGS.

[@Nicolettedeleon]

You are so right about auto-tune. There is so much about the human voice that is so amazing. Thank you for sharing yours!

[@matthewcho9948]

HAHA! Love that auto-tune!

[@logangibson6843]

I love how your just riding a lawn mower hahahaha

[@stevenfranco6298]

Absolutely love it. One of my favorite songs and you made it even more of a fave. I'll be getting your album soon. Thanks for sharing this. Ugh. AMAZING

[@GLDII]

This is an absolutely INCREDIBLE arrangement!!! Amazing job, Peter!!!

[@pursesandhats]

just... the tractor... and wading in the river

[@lesser260]

I do, Peter. I think autotune is the worst invention in music. Great video, by you! ;)

[@daniellehowell4339]

I feel as if auto tune is used correctly in small increments it can be ok. I feel as if the overuse of autotune or using to cover the fact you can't sing is the worst thing that happened to music.

[@SuperBillstanley]

+lesser260 Maybe Kanye West could use auto tune... PLEASE!!

[@lesser260]

+Bill Stanley two negatives don't always make a positive :D kanye needs to get his ass kicked in every way possible, never heard a song of him and never will, a rapper saying he's "the greatest rockstar" says enough, and then I saw him "sing" bohemian rhapsody ... I respect rap but I can't respect people like him :p

[@SandraLMcGill]

A stunning version of one of my favorite songs. Excellent job, Peter!

[@thedumbknight8162]

this sounds so much the original its amazing great job Peter just OMG