Some Nights - Peter Hollens (A Cappella)

Let me know what you thought of my cover "Some Nights" below in the comments!
All sounds are made by the human voice and mouth.

OFFICIAL PETER HOLLENS LINKS

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Peter Hollens
1430 Willamette Street
# 241
Eugene, Or, 97401

Edit: Ben Lieberman

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.

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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[biobiowar]

You and your 15 identical looking brothers are amazing!

[thomasroberts]

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

[uni-tech]

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

[christerdaniel]

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

[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

[lazzarisnow]

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

[brandonsch]

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

[livingroomcinema]

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

[brucelee]

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

[devonstewart]

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

[neoneinar]

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

[marblefan]

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

[DarkFire]

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

[icyada_plays]

This song suddenly popped in my head a few minutes ago and had to look it up =)

[MikKastbjergLarsen]

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

[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.

[zaporinthewind]

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! :)

[GCblastercadet]

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

[beeger]

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!!!

[MrTombombodil]

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