Musically "Some Nights" is an indie pop song with elements of power pop and progressive pop while the lyrics depict the protagonist having an existential crisis. Bass included. It was released on June 4, 2012, as the second single from their second studio album of the same name. Thus this song is specifically about the duality of the end result (sales, fans, publicity) of Fun. Dawson's Studio, Enormous Studios and Electric Lady Studios, Some nights, I stay up cashing in my bad luck, Some nights, I wish that my lips could build a castle, But I still wake up, I still see your ghost, Well, some nights, I wish that this all would end, And some nights, I'm scared you'll forget me again, (Oh, come on) No, when I see stars, when I s-, When I hear songs, they sound like a swan, Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands, United State of Pop 2012 (Shine Brighter) by DJ Earworm, Baby I'm Back IV: The Fourth Awakens by Pluffaduff, 2000-2019 mashup | 200 songs from the last 20 years by YamiNoBahamut, Some Nights by Walk off the Earth (Ft. Julia Nunes), Some Nights (The Voice Performance) by Christina Grimmie, Some Nights by Rockwell It the Musical Cast (Ft. E.K. View official tab. But I still wake up, I still see your ghost The music video for "Some Nights" was released on MTV.com on June 4, 2012. For music credits, visit www.rockband.com. And I think then it harkens back to my family, and I have such a strong tie to them and it's always therapeutic to sing about them. 1,004,477 views, added to favorites 31,723 times. That can come from some terrible lie confirmed on November 18, 2012 on their Twitter and Facebook accounts that "it's NIGHTS not LIES. "I think that the song 'Some Nights' just kind of sums up who we are as a band, and while it's über-personal, I think it gives people a lot of stuff to relate to. Some Nights deutsche Übersetzung. Just who I, who, I, who I am 354 likes. Indie-poppers fun. are on the brink of stardom, and ‘Some Nights’ is the song that will make their name. The song has also reached the top ten in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Austria, Italy, Belgium, and the United Kingdom, and has so far made the top 30 in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland; it has also charted in Japan. In its 23rd week, it switched places with "We Are Young" at number 11 on the chart, where it stayed the week after. In the song's 25th week on the chart, it entered the top ten by jumping to number 8. Compatible with Rock Band™ 4 only. For instance, on this track he sings: "My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she called 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 nights." [16] Released on Jake Coco's YouTube channel on August 11, 2012, by October 13, 2012 this cover version received 4,532,233 views in 64 days. [Chorus] Oh-ooh-whoa-oh, oh-oh The broken loves, of beauty and of nature, eventually clash in the battle with consequences for both the loser and winner, showing that the personal costs of war will continue far beyond the battleground. The dream I just had about you and me 1 contributor total, last edit on Apr 15, 2016. [17] In August 2012 Some Nights was covered by Canadian band Walk Off The Earth for their YouTube channel. In closing, he cited the track as one that would "cement [Fun] as one of the most intriguing and exciting new bands to emerge from the States in recent years. Fun. Add "Some Nights" by Fun. Well, some nights, I wish that this all would end In the United States, "Some Nights" was a sleeper hit, spending approximately seven months on the Billboard Hot 100 before reaching a peak of number three for six non-consecutive weeks beginning the week of September 29, 2012. The music video for "Some Nights… It's for the best we get our distance, oh "Some Nights" was successful around the world, topping the singles charts of Australia, Israel and New Zealand, and it reached the top 10 in an additional nine countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Some nights, I wish they'd just fall off What are we waiting for? Play "Some Nights". Carry On 5. Author AlexGalea [a] 137. Listen to Some Nights by Fun. Given Nate’s first stint as frontman for The Format, he doesn’t see much difference in the effort he’s put in or the quality of the music the bands make. on Apple Music. 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 Some Nights is the second studio album by American pop rock group Fun. Most nights, I don't know anymore Oh-ooh-whoa-oh, oh-oh The story also follows two particular soldiers, one from each side of the conflict. Add-ons for this game. [Chorus] The song was also used in promos for the 2012 MTV Movie Awards and the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. [citation needed] It is written in the key of C major at a tempo of 108 beats per minute. It’s a wildly cheerful anthem that’s unashamedly pop and will have you desk-dancing from the off. [1] Lead singer Nate Ruess explained to Mesfin Fekadu of the Associated Press: "I'm always thinking about, 'Who am I and why did I do something like that?' After signing to a new label, the band began to work on Some Nights for over nine months throughout 2011. – Some Nights Lyrics. 's debut album Aim and Ignite was an interesting blend of seemingly divergent styles topped by a healthy dose of grandiose ambition and performed with a precise abandon. Some Nights Songtext. Difficulty: novice. Some nights fun. Oh-whoa, oh-ooh-whoa-oh ; 'Some Nights')", "British single certifications – Fun. Oh-whoa, oh-ooh-whoa-oh "[2] Ruess came up with the song and album title while on tour in Scotland; he wrote the song based on the title. It's for the best we get our distance, oh. We Are Young (feat. is Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost and Jack Antonoff. The follow-up, Some Nights, ramps up the ambition and sonic bombast, but also manages to be even more powerful and impressive. Stream songs including Some Nights (Intro), Some Nights and more. And that's alright (That's Alright) Who the fuck wants to die alone Some nights intro was so good, so vibrating and gave you such a Queen-like vibe, it actually gave me chills; I couldn't believe how great it was, and I was expecting the rest of the CD to be on par with it, but after listening to their 4 good (and well known) singles, the CD went this weird musical exploration way (which I totally appreciate), but the outcome is simply not as good. Lyrics. One Foot 10. : Some Nights (Official Music Video)", "Chart Watch: Pharrell "Happy" Despite Oscar Loss", "Fun. A line in their lyrics, "this is it boys, this is war", recalls "99 Red Balloons", the English version of Nena's 1983 hit "99 Luftballons". (Oh, come on) So this is it? Fun. referencing Some Nights, CD, Album, 7567-88262-8, 7567882628 It feels almost like yesterday that you could not escape Fun. Ellie Goulding has covered the song as well in late 2012 on BBC Radio in the "Live Lounge". 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Fun performed the song on The Colbert Report, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Sunrise, The Jonathan Ross Show, and Saturday Night Live. Some Nights 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 Oh come on From the Confederacy, the song follows a middle-aged farmer clearly in love with his life, land and animals, while from the Union side the story follows two young lovers torn apart as the young man heads off to the fight. Lyrically, the song expresses the existential angst of a young protagonist who is a long way from home. Washed my hands of that for this? The song was written by Jeff Bhasker, Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, and Jack Antonoff. Some nights I wish they'd just fall off. Oh-whoa, oh-ooh-whoa-oh Southwest Airlines used the song in the first TV spot for their "Welcome Aboard" ad campaign, which was also their first campaign by TBWA/Chiat/Day. Some Nights (Intro) 2. Why Am I the One? [Refrain] Why don't we break the rules already? Oh, who am I? Some Nights Fun. – Some Nights", "Chart Search Results – Portugal Digital Songs 2012-10-13", "fun Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)", "fun Chart History (Alternative Airplay)", "fun Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)", "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2018 Singles", Australian Recording Industry Association, "Austrian single certifications – Fun. I found a martyr in my bed tonight But I still wake up, I still see your ghost (Oh-whoa, oh-ooh-whoa-oh) "[3], There has been some confusion with the fans as the lyric "Some terrible nights" was mistaken for "...lies". Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for, oh In the music video, yes. [Bridge] Some Nights 3. Some nights I wish that my lips could build a castle. (Oh-ooh-whoa-oh) What do I stand for? The trio made an album that was truly progressive and also super catchy and fun. Fun. [9], Rolling Stone named the song the 11th best song of 2012.[10]. – Some Nights", "NZ Top 040 Singles Chart – 17 September 2012", Recording Industry Association of New Zealand, "Veckolista Album – Vecka 36, 7 September 2012", "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Fun. This one is not for the folks at home It Gets Better 6. On April 25, 2013, teen actress and musician Victoria Justice (of Nickelodeon's Victorious) posted a softer acoustic rendition of "Some Nights". (Oh-whoa, oh-ooh-whoa-oh) – Some Nights", The Irish Charts – Search Results – Some Nights", "Chart Search Results – Japan Hot 100 Singles 2012-08-11", Norwegiancharts.com – Fun. The very end of the video shows singer Nate Ruess firing off a musket shot. [Outro] The second single from Fun’s album of the same name. Some nights, I wish that my lips could build a castle, Some nights, I wish they'd just fall off. "[4][5] Jeff Giles, writing for Diffuser, compared the song to Simon and Garfunkel's "Cecilia. Some Nights Songtext von fun. Well, that is it, guys, that is all As of March 2014, the song has sold over 5 million copies in the United States. – Some Nights", "American single certifications – Fun. The video shows a fictional battle taking place during the American Civil War and shows the band singing from afar as war breaks out with lead singer Nate appearing as the commander of the Union force. It asks what you’re prepared to sacrifice in order to succeed, whether in the music industry or in love. : 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 Oh-whoa, oh-ooh-whoa-oh (Oh-whoa, oh-ooh-whoa-oh) She stops my bones from wondering All Alright 9. This song includes a new Authentic Tone. Oh-ooh-whoa-oh, oh-oh 's radio hit We Are Young - and as always here at the sound.and.vision HQ I am rather late in keeping up with the joneses. 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