Fun.: - Carry On

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 .

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

The song was written by band members , Andrew Dost , and Jack Antonoff , alongside producer Jeff Bhasker . It balances heavy lyrical themes with an uplifting, stadium-ready chorus. A key section features the narrator at a

While it didn't reach the #1 spot like "We Are Young," it became a multi-platinum success and is widely regarded as one of the band's signature songs for its emotional resonance and "shout-along" appeal. fun. – Carry On - The Singles Jukebox While it didn't reach the #1 spot like

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.

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