| ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. | |
| OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Parents need to know that "Some Nights" is a pretty accurate assessment of a young adult's emotional ups and downs, describing a guy who's not sure what he stands for -- but tries to find out in fits and starts. While there's a fleeting reference to sex and use of the word "f--k," and the overall tone is somewhat pessimistic, it's a relatively mild tune in the grand scheme of popular music. Parents can feel OK buying the clean version for older tweens and teens.
SOME NIGHTS is the second single from the album of the same name by Indie popsters who go by the name fun. ("fun[dot]"). In this tune, the three-man band examines the conflicting emotions that often accompany young adulthood, describing feelings of motivation one minute and exasperation the next.
Though fun. claims hip-hop acts like Kanye West influenced this album, "Some Nights" smacks of Queen's big power-pop anthems. In contrast to its darker lyrics, the song's rapid-fire, clap-based beat has a more upbeat and "fun" feel.
Families can talk about how to deal with the complex feelings that can go through a young adult's mind as she or he grows up. Who can you talk to when you are feeling down?
What are some of your favorite things to do when you're feeling low?
How would you describe this song's sound? Is it typical of the songs you hear on the radio?
| Artist: | fun. |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | May 1, 2012 |
| Label: | Fueled by Ramen |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | Yes |