I'm not sure why it touched me and wanted to make me cry. Maelglon I really like your explanation about this song's meaning and origins. However, if you think this song is not about war, then you probably haven't seen the music video.
Cause' it's exclusively about the American Civil War! Ultimately, I think there can be different interpretations of this song's meaning, and Fun probably intended for it to be that way all along. Maelglon It's about not knowing what you stand for. They said in an interview: The video, which debuted earlier this month, is set in a nonspecific war zone. Maelglon I don't think martyr in his bed connotes sleeping with a girl at all.
Why does everything have to be seen as symbolism of reckless sexual activity? My Interpretation This song, without a doubt, is about self doubt and Nate's climb to "the top".
He ditched his first band the Format whom was amazing. He then moved to New York, left his family and friends, and spent the next few years becoming the famous guy he now is. He has guilt, and regrets from the things he did, and people he hurt to get to this place. But also really enjoys it at the same time. Some night's he is happy with what he has, some night's he would take it all back.
Some nights I wish my lips would build a castle, some nights I wish they'd just fall off -refers to his struggle between his talented voice and lyricism and wanting to use them, and how sometimes hew wished he had no talent and desire so he could be normal.
Some night's I wish this all would end, cuz I could use some friends for a change- refers to, just that. He left his whole life, including friends he grew up with to become famous. I am sure he knows whatever friends he has now will never be as true as his ex band mates and Arizona friends. Some nights I wish you'd forget me again- refers to his band the Format, rising in fame, dwindling, ending.
People forgot him, he started another band. Some nights I wake I still see your ghost- refers to his old band mates When I see stars, that's all they are - refers to famous people, being just people. I miss my mom and dad for this - refers to leaving his family for fame, which is not what he thought it would be. Arizona, where Nate is from. He then goes onto talk about his sister's struggles with her ex and his nephew which was the one good thing that came from that, which is a topic unrelated to the rest of the song.
It means what you think it means, because everyone can see it differently. Even if the Fun released a statement of what it meant, that wouldn't be the "correct" answer. Music is meant to inspire, to release emotions and thoughts.
No interpretation is wrong. Paige on May 12, In this case, my husband and I grew up around these people when the Format was just starting out. Although I have not seen any of them in many years, I have a very personal insight to their story and see it all over this and other songs. My Interpretation I'm going to make a completely different analysis about what this song is about. I look at it as man who is trying to fit into a world that won't change.
He is a down to earth man trying to fit into a world that relies on media and propaganda, but overlooks what is right and just. Furthermore, the world is getting worse and not subject to change their actions. This man must either comply to the world or be alone in solitude with his own beliefs. Often he wishes to comply to worldly affairs for better luck, while other times he wants to remain himself, as that is who he is. He has this internal battle within himself where he cannot figure out his decisions or himself thus the relevance to war indirectly.
The man is "not one to believe in hype" which indicates that he doesn't believe in the media or propaganda around him. The man is considering himself as better off because he has not been dead, but remaining alive would mean complying to the worldly affairs.
The whole song is a constant battle of the man's individuality and the man's willingness to comply to worldly affairs. He doesn't want to lose recognition as himself, but he is afraid to die as a martyr. Throughout the song he contemplates what he should do, but there is no right answer.
You must die for your own rights, or give into something you don't believe in. If he fails to choose a side, he remains in solitude, where he is now.
Many other lyrics indicate this. The whole song works as a monologue into a man's thoughts on how he can keep his own individuality while remaining in a world that fosters everyone being the same. No Replies Log in to reply. Song Meaning Some people here have some pretty bizarre interpretations of this song, but I guess it's cool that it can touch people in different ways.
After listening to the song a number of times, I came here to see the lyrics. And it's pretty obvious that this song is entirely about the writer and his conflicted feelings about being a touring musician, seeking fame, but missing love in his life. He left a girl behind, as well as his family, and he's not sure if it's worth all the trouble, even though it comes with some great perks.
Some highlights: Some nights, I wish that my lips could build a castle Some nights, I wish they'd just fall off At times he wants to break through to super-stardom, other times he wishes the whole music career would implode so that he can go home and live a normal life.
But I still wake up, I still see your ghost Oh Lord, I'm still not sure, what I stand for He's haunted by the memory of the girl he left behind. He thought that by leaving her behind and seeking fame he would find his purpose in life, but that hasn't happened. This is it, boys, this is war, what are we waiting for?
The music business is a vicious competition. He's sometimes very enthusiastic about trying to succeed, but they're trying to make it by using all the old boring techniques like touring and giving interviews. He thinks they need to differentiate themselves in some new creative ways. I was never one to believe the hype, Save that for the black and white I try twice as hard and I'm half as liked, But here they come again to jack my style His band sometimes get great reviews which he tries to live up to, but then the next review comes out worse.
Despite this, he sees others copying him, trying to capitalize on his successes. When I see stars, when I see stars, that's all they are When I hear songs, they sound like a swan Most people are amazed by the hypnotizing beauty of the stars in the night sky, but he feels that way by listening to music. Well that is it, guys, that is all, five minutes in and I'm bored again Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands He's having trouble keeping up his enthusiasm for performances.
He doesn't feel like the audience is getting what he's trying to say. My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she called "love" But when I look into my nephew's eyes, Man you wouldn't believe, the most amazing things, that can come from, Some terrible nights some think he says 'lie', it's not clear His sister is going through a divorce, but despite all that pain, the relationship gave her a wonderful son, and he's amazed by that apparent contradiction.
The other night, you wouldn't believe the dream I just had about you and me I called you up, but we'd both agree It's for the best you didn't listen It's for the best we get our distance, oh Here he goes back to talking about the girl he left behind. He had begged her to come visit him, but she doesn't want that kind of relationship and thinks they need to stay apart to heal from the breakup.
MaxWilder on December 12, Link. I agree with your interpretation, but instead of a girl, I believe he is talking about his old band, The Format. They had quite a big indie following, but not quite big enough to make it. There was a lot of sadness after that band broke up, then FUN was created and I believe this is his take on that inner conflict he had. RosyIRL on December 21, I also agree with this interpretation but also echo RosyIRL - I think the line "I still wake up, I still see your ghost" refers to either himself the ghost of his old self before the 10 years of struggling as a musician had changed him or his original band The Format.
Because the song is called "Some Nights" and he's basically talking about the internal struggle and conflict he faces on some nights, here I think he is bringing it full circle by saying his heart is breaking for his sister's lousy situation, but look at the good his nephew that came from a "terrible" night the night his sister made a 'mistake' with her ex. All in all, by alluding to his wonderful nephew, he's saying his own struggle will be worth it in the end.
Song Meaning To me, the meaning is pretty clear. He tried for 10 years originally in the Format not to sacrifice his artistic principals for fame and acceptance. But he finally couldn't take it anymore.
The ghost he is referring to is the ideal of getting famous without sacrificing his art. When he speaks in the middle is maybe the most significant part of the song. He is speaking directly to us--his audience. He is telling us that he finally sold his soul sacrificed his art making a more traditionally "pop" album --that he left home, and everything he once believed. When I see stars, that's all they are:" he is saying that there is no longer any reason he shouldn't be famous--there is nothing special about stars that he doesn't have.
Interestingly, this is where he uses the vocoder So the song he hears "sound like this one," vocoder and all. Again, he feels like he sacrificed the true art of what he is doing to be successful as a pop star. In the end, "the most amazing things can come from some terrible nights. In the end, he is saying he had a dream about his past art--his past self.
But he's also finally happy EvanWP on September 12, Link. Sorry about all the typos--I wrote this really quickly. Thanks for the information-interpretation! I think you've touched on some really great points : s3r4ch on November 01, General Comment I think a lot of you are over thinking this song. In its simplest form without over thinking it too much or examining the lyrics further than needed it is about how cruel love is. Love has treated him so badly that in a way it has completely changed him or corrupted him so much that he does not even know what he stands fro anymore.
He stills sees the girl who broke his heart everywhere he goes "I still see your ghost". I could go much more in depth with every line but these are the biggest lines that prove my point.
But I also need to point out the most important line to validate my stance on the song. This song is definitely about how cruel love can be. My Interpretation Some nights is first and foremost an anti-war song. It is written from the perspective of a young soldier, presumably in Iraq. This is clear from the references to 'dying dried up in the desert sun', as well as "10 years of this". This is supported by the phrase "This is it boys, this is war!
The soldier feels very disillusioned, and wonders "what do I stand for" multiple times throughout the song. He gazes at the sky, and sees only stars, having lost his faith in the heavens, and some power larger than himself due to all that he has seen. The martyr in his bed is a religious reference, presumably to some young girl sacrificing herself to make some money by prostituting.
The soldier is aware of using sex as an escape from his disillusionment with the war. He also has left a girl at home who appears to have cheated on him once, as he wonders if she has 'forgotten him again', meaning has cheated on him again. He thinks of her often, as suggested by seeing her "ghost" at night, but realizes it's better if they don't have contact while he is away.
The young soldier misses his mom and dad, but "had to go", meaning he felt compelled to join the military for some reason not explained in the song.
But he realizes now that it was a mistake because the fight doesn't seem to have a meaningful purpose and is even "bored" by the whole experience. He thinks of his sister, not just because he feels bad about her situation in an abusive relationship, but refers to it as a metaphor that sometimes amazing blessings come from the most terrible of nights--that perhaps there will some day be good coming from the war he is involved in.
The reference he makes to "the other night It is a dream about peace for all mankind, which is what this young soldier in "Some Nights" is ultimately hoping, even praying for. In the end then, the song reflects both disillusionment and hope. Oh my goodness! I never thought of the song that way! That's completely awesome! Rethki on December 12, I don't think "dying dried up in the desert sun', as well as "10 years of this" are war references.
It's referencing his growing up in Arizona and needing to get out. From what I can tell, the stronger interpretation of the artist's intent is the one that describes his difficulty over the last 10 years with his career as a musician, his sister's circumstances with divorce, etc However, a good work of art is one that can be interpreted many ways.
I'm glad many see this as an anti-war song. We NEED anti-war songs. I mean, damn! So I prefer this as an anti-war song, although I can see it may not have been intended as such.
I agree with you about MOST of what you have said. I'm not so sure that his girlfriend "cheated" on him. She may have broken up with him because he was the one that had someone in his bed and he felt she had forgotten about him being so far away. When he called her up apparently she didn't want to go back to where they were. I don't think he would have called her up had she cheated on him. BarbH64 on January 07, Actually, Ruess has attributed Paul Simon as an influence for this song, see: billboard.
General Comment I mostly agree with gwright2. He wants the american dream! But at the same time he doesnt want all the exposure that comes with being famous. He liked being an unheard of band. Life was simpler, maybe even more fun? At the same time he has these amazing new fans who adore him and also has this new cash flow. Maybe he never really wanted to be famous but now that he is he doesnt know anymore.
He hates the paparazzi and all that exposure. Also, when your famous, no matter how hard you work at your music there are still going to be haters who call you a fake, say all you care about is the money, etc.
These haters are bringing him down, making him feel like all is hard work is for nothing. Maybe he found someone who understands what he is going through?
I dont know. He want to be a nobody again because then he would have true friends again. I dont know what the ghost is referencing. Why don't we break the rules already? I was never one to believe the hype - save that for the black and white I try twice as hard and I'm half as liked, but here they come again to jack my style And that's alright; I found a martyr in my bed tonight She stops my bones from wondering just who I am, who I am, who I am Oh, who am I?
Oh, who am I? Well, Some nights, I wish that this all would end Cause I could use some friends for a change And some nights, I'm scared you'll forget me again Some nights, I always win, I always win Most nights, I don't know I sold my soul for this? Washed my hands of that for this? I miss my mom and dad for this?
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