I don't play an instrument - I just write in my head, and I usually hear fully formed songs. 'We Are Young' turned out so much like it was in my head. But it also exceeded all my expectations. Nate Ruess exceedexpectationform 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
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 think it's really cool, but Jimmy Eat World and Gin Blossoms did it better than anyone. People don't realize just how awesome the Arizona history is, especially for alternative music. Growing up, that's all I ever wanted to be was those two bands. Nate Ruess alternativearizonaawesome 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
I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs. Nate Ruess songwrite Change image and share on social
We have this really retro vibe and style of songwriting and, personally, I wasn't embracing the current state of music until I fell in love with hip-hop. It felt good to suddenly embrace where music was headed, and I think hip-hop is the best at that, because it feels so progressive and everybody wants to be the best. Nate Ruess currentembracefall 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
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
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