Fun.: Carry On Access

Fun. famously performed "Carry On" at the 2013 Grammy Awards with artificial rain falling on the stage. That night, they won the Grammy for Best New Artist .

The first verse finds the narrator comforting a partner having an emotional crisis, reminding them that while they may not be "shining stars," they must keep moving. Fun.: Carry On

Released on October 23, 2012, as the third single from breakthrough album Some Nights , " Carry On " is a rock anthem centered on perseverance, resilience, and moving forward through grief or hardship. The song follows the band's massive hits "We Are Young" and "Some Nights," solidifying their place in the indie-pop and baroque pop landscape. Key Meaning & Lyrics The first verse finds the narrator comforting a

Nate Ruess has described the lyrics as having a therapeutic, "self-help" element, serving as a way to convince himself that everything will be okay. Key Meaning & Lyrics Nate Ruess has described

Midway through, Jack Antonoff performs a 20-second guitar solo described as "Slash-type wailing," which signals the shift into a triumphant, "up-with-life" roar. Music Video Details

A key section features the narrator at a bar with friends, contemplating the mortality of their parents and neighbors.

The band intended for the video to be an honest look at their lives during their rise to fame, featuring them hanging out in bars, eating dinner, and roaming the city streets.