We Are Young

"We Are Young" is a song recorded by American band Fun featuring Janelle Monáe, for their second studio album Some Nights (2012). It was released on September 20, 2011 as the lead single from Some Nights. Musically, "We Are Young" is an anthem that incorporates the genres of indie pop, alternative rock, and power pop. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many noting the song as a breakthrough for the indie genre and praising the song's catchiness. "We Are Young" has attained commercial success worldwide, reaching number one in several countries.

[Verse 1: Nate Ruess] Give me a second I, I need to get my story straight My friends are in the bathroom Getting higher than the Empire State My lover, she's waiting for me just across the bar My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking 'bout a scar And I know I gave it to you months ago I know you're trying to forget it But between the drinks and subtle things The holes in my apologies You know, I'm trying hard to take it back So if by the time the bar closes And you feel like falling down I'll carry you home [Chorus: Nate Ruess] Tonight We are young So let's set the world on fire We can burn brighter Than the sun Tonight We are young So let's set the world on fire We can burn brighter Than the sun [Verse 2: Nate Ruess] Now I know that I'm not All that you got I guess that I, I just thought Maybe we could find new ways to fall apart But our friends are back So let's raise the cup 'Cause I found someone to carry me home [Chorus: Nate Ruess] Tonight We are young So let's set the world on fire We can burn brighter Than the sun Tonight We are young So let's set the world on fire We can burn brighter Than the sun [Interlude: Janelle Monáe] Carry me home tonight Just carry me home tonight Carry me home tonight Just carry me home tonight [Bridge: Nate Ruess] The moon is on my side I have no reason to run So will someone come and carry me home tonight? The angels never arrived But I can hear the choir So will someone come and carry me home? [Chorus: Nate Ruess] Tonight We are young So let's set the world on fire We can burn brighter Than the sun Tonight We are young So let's set the world on fire We can burn brighter Than the sun [Outro: Nate Ruess] So if by the time the bar closes And you feel like falling down I'll carry you home tonight