Fun.: Carry On (ACOUSTIC)

Directed by Travis Satten
Recorded & Mixed by Ryan Fagman @ Soundscribe Studios

LYRICS
Well I woke up to the sound of silence
The cars were cutting like knives in a fist fight
And I found you with a bottle of wine
Your head in the curtains
And heart like the Fourth of July

You swore and said
"We are not
We are not shining stars"
This I know
I never said we are

Though I've never been through hell like that
I've closed enough windows
to know you can never look back

If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on

Carry on, carry on

So I met up with some friends
at the edge of the night
At a bar off 75
And we talked and talked
about how our parents will die
All our neighbours and wives

But I like to think
I can cheat it all
To make up for the times I've been cheated on
And it's nice to know
When I was left for dead
I was found and now I don't roam these streets
I am not the ghost you want of me

If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on

Whoa
My head is on fire
But my legs are fine
After all they are mine
Lay your clothes down on the floor
Close the door, hold the phone
Show me how no one's ever gonna stop us now

Cause we are
We are shining stars
We are invincible
We are who we are
On our darkest day
When we're miles away
Sun will come, we will find our way home

If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on

Carry on, carry on

No one's ever gonna stop us now...

#fun #somenights #carryon

[DorkThink]

8 years ago, when this song came out, I had cancer and had been living with chronic illness and pain for 20 years. This song kept me alive. And has kept me alive, as I am facing cancer again. I came back to remind myself that I can always Carry On. Thank you Nate, for being you and sharing that golden voice with this Mesa lady you've kept alive and looking forward. ❤️

[roninelenion]

As someone who has struggled with depression for eleven years, hearing this song always gives me a boost. It's probably my favorite song because it's a constant reminder to keep going. If anyone happens upon this comment and is having a hard time, carry on, friend. There are better times ahead.

[sarahmcneil]

I’m going through the worst breakup of my life, I was crying my eyes out and this song started playing. And hearing “if you’re lost and alone. Or you’re sinking like a stone. Carry on” helped me immensely. It was more comforting then anything.

[Addisonmoreno]

I can't get enough of this band, this song is so empowering too, all I need to face the day is this song. 

[danfol]

i can never get sick of this guys voice

[johnnykaz]

For a band that is so heavily produced for commercial purposes, they are FANTASTIC stripped down like this... The mark of truly great musicianship as well as artistry...

[ramoladsilva]

I still love this song so much, eight whole years later

[TheSirol]

I just lost my mother, and this song just keeps going though my head.

[wtoo_]

Nate has really special voice. One of the greatest voice I've heard ever.

[MrAngrybox]

Nate's voice is something else, he is so incredibly good live!

[meicarpo]

Well, I woke up to the sound of silence, the guns
Were cutting like knives in a fist fight
And I found you with a bottle of wine
Your head in the curtains and heart like the Fourth of July
You swore and said we are not
We are not shining stars
This I know, I never said we are
Though I've never been through Hell like that
I've closed enough windows to know you can never look back
If you're lost and alone, or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your path be the sound of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Carry on, carry on
So I met up with some friends at the edge of the night
At a bar off 75
And we talked and talked about how our parents will die
All our neighbors and wives
But I'd like to think I can cheat it all
To make up for the times I've been cheated on
And it's nice to know when I was left for dead
I was found and now I don't roam these streets
I am not the ghost you want of me
If you're lost and alone or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your path be the sound of your feet upon the ground, and
Carry on
Whoa, my head is on fire, but my legs are fine
After all, they are mine
Lay your clothes down on the floor
Close the door, hold the phones
Show me how no one's ever gonna stop us now
(...)
'Cause we are, we are shining stars
We are invincible, we are who we are
On our darkest day when we're miles away
So we'll come, we will find our way home
If you're lost and alone or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your path be the sound of your feet upon the ground, and
Carry on
Oh-oh-whoa, oh-oh-oh-whoa
Oh, oh, oh-whoa-oh, whoa-oh
Oh-whoa, oh-oh-oh-whoa
Oh, oh, oh-whoa-oh, whoa-oh
No one's ever gonna stop us now
No one's ever, no one's ever gonna, no one's ever gonna stop us now
No one's ever, ever, no one's ever gonna stop us, no one's ever
No one's ever gonna stop us now

[jakesharma]

This song is more than words… it’s a statement about the strength of one’s character and to never, ever give up but to persevere and move ahead in your life … when your lost and alone or your sinking like a stone… carry on ❤

[julia-]

no one gives FUN enough credit like honestly they are so amazing and they have meaning and I'm 14 and realize this. I wish they played on every radio station and everyone listened to this and just became inspired to be a better person.

[kylistoner]

Nate is the definition of perfection. 

[ryanlesniak]

12 years ago... Im only 25 but that makes me feel ancient. Feel like it was just yesterday i was listening to this on the bus. Where have the good times gone 😔

[krzydchkid]

Really like the acoustic versions of this and We Are Young.  Shows the talent they have.

[sukhamjotsingh]

Dude we need you...
JUST ONE MORE ALBUM. THATS IT!
PLEASE!

[Blue-isyr]

I play this particular version whenever I get in one of my depressive moods.

Also, for some totally odd reason, my English friends grin whenever this song is on. Can;t imagine why.

Good on you, fun. One day, you'll be back. Hasta la vista, baby.

[cassandraanderson]

My daughters and I dance around the house singing to this song all the time.  GREAT song!!  We love it.

[Leeegan]

The sadness in how the realest talent is never given enough