If you can make the song a soundtrack to what you're living at the time, I think that's the most important part of a song. Nate Ruess importantlivemake Change image and share on social
Even now, when I try and think of band names just randomly, I'm so thankful that 'fun.' is the name of the band. I never really think twice about it. It is so simple and so easy. Nate Ruess bandeasyfun Change image and share on social
But as long as you're creating the art you want to create, if people start liking you, you shouldn't have to apologize. You want your stuff to be heard by as many people as possible. Nate Ruess apologizeartcreate Change image and share on social
I always wanted to be a singer, but none of my friends thought I could sing. Nate Ruess friendsingsinger Change image and share on social
I try and get about eight hours of sleep every single night. And I like to think that I drink more water than anyone, ever. Nate Ruess drinkhournight Change image and share on social
Van Morrison is probably, at this point in time, my biggest influence as a vocalist. When we were making our last album I had a vinyl copy of 'Veedon Fleece' in the vocal booth in front of me, in the dorky sense. I think there were candles around, which is really tacky, but hey, I needed to channel Van the Man! Nate Ruess albumbigbooth share on social
I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs. Nate Ruess songwrite Change image and share on social
I think legally we have to do 'fun' with a period. I think we agreed because apparently there was another band called 'fun.' We Google-searched, which now makes sense because we're so impossible to Google-search. Nate Ruess agreeapparentlyband share on social
In a city like New York, any night can be completely different, even in a subtle way. Nate Ruess citycompletelynight Change image and share on social
I idolised bands like Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins, who wanted to reach as many people as they could. Nate Ruess bandidolisejam Change image and share on social