"Some Nights" (CD Single)

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Common Sense Media says

Popsters explore emotional highs, lows; get edited version.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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What parents need to know

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. 

  • These messages are a rollercoaster ride, with positive lines like "I was never one to believe the hype" to more negative lyrics like "Why don't we break the rules already?" 
  • Lots of different behaviors are represented here, ranging from insightful self-discovery to rebellious sentiments. 
  • Not applicable.
  • A mild line: "I found a martyr in my bed tonight / She stops my bones from wondering just who I am."

What's the story?

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.  


Is it any good?

 

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. 


Explore, discuss, enjoy

  • 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?


This review of "Some Nights" (CD Single) was written by
Kid, 10 years old
August 8, 2012
 
Okay, but sounds kinda similar to "We are Young".
This song is okay. I've only really heard some of the chorus, but it sounds awfully similar to fun.'s older single We are Young. I'll update this review if I hear more of the song. I know, this review is lame. -Samantha (chocolatecake123)

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Kid, 11 years old
September 4, 2012
 
I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! best song ever! It may have the f-bomb, but this song is great for kids. Its my second favorite song. The music video is violent as it features war and has people shooting guns and killing and a person kills his own uncle but the song is great. They don't have a clean version, but I just listen to the clean version on YouTube but when i don't have internet i have to listen to the word. Get this song!!!! Fun. is AWESOME!
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Teen, 17 years old
August 25, 2012
 
Love it!
Fun is amazing! Great song. Possibly my favorite Fun song. One use of "f-ck" but other than that it's clean. The music video (being a battle scene) is a little violent, too.
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Kid, 12 years old
October 6, 2012
 
Best Song EVA
I love this song!!! It's my new favorite song but I don't really like the autotune part at the end of it. So awesome!
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Parent
October 23, 2012
 
Not for kids!!!
This song is decent, but the singer decides to throw in a nice f-bomb for absolutely no reason. Most of these bands are drug addled lost left wing commies who are so out of touch that they think nothing of ruining a song with profanity. Kids listen to these songs over and over so it does sink in.
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Kid, 9 years old
January 13, 2013
 
Good and Offesive Song
It's a good song but includes the word f***.The bad words are luckily censored on radio.
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Teen, 16 years old
January 11, 2013
 
Not given enough credit here...
I actually really like this song (I like fun. in general, and have their album, but think this is some of the best) so I don't understand why this review kind of just brushes them off as just adequete. Considering the fact that they're a lot more creative and experimental than most of what's out on the radio, that they sound excellent and passionate, isn't that what should qualify for a four-star review at least? I've seen four-star reviews for Disney Channel songs on this site. Sorry, I just don't agree with CSM on this one. Now that I got that out of the way... yes, there is one f-bomb, but I hardly noticed it, and in fact I had to look up the lyric sheet to realize that's what they say (I'm a little hard-for-hearing music-lyric-wise). And the reference a "martyr in [his] bed tonight," most young kids probably won't know what that means. As for the messages, I don't really see how this could be negative. Yeah, there is a line that asks "why don't we break the rules already?" but breaking the rules can mean... just being creative, like breaking the confines of what today's pop is supposed to be. If you look at the message of the song as a whole, I see it as trying to move on from grief as a young adult. This is one I'd give a second listen. And a third, and a fourth...
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Kid, 11 years old
December 14, 2012
 
13 and up
one of the bands line is about getting high. f**k is used frequently and s**t is also used
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Kid, 12 years old
December 9, 2012
 
My Fav. Song
This song has inspired my friends and me. Although there is the F-word, it has a positive message that helps young adults/ tweens (specifically middle schoolers/ highschoolers).
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Teen, 13 years old
December 8, 2012
 
Awesome song, weird video...
AWESOME song, but the video is weird and violent.
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This review of "Some Nights" (CD Single) was written by
Artist:fun.
Type:Single
Release date:May 1, 2012
Label:Fueled by Ramen
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No
Edited version available:Yes

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