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
Running in Central Park is my favorite thing to wake up and do. I have my own specific path that I have to run every single time. There's a little bit of OCD involved, but I love it. Nate Ruess bitecentralfavorite Change image and share on social
We love a good, hyped sound, but when it starts to sound insincere, that's when I lose interest. I hope that our music, even if it sounds polished, doesn't sound insincere. Nate Ruess goodhopehyp Change image and share on social
The Queen and Electric Light Orchestra harmonies are so distinct and fit in our songs so well sometimes, but we don't know how to do them properly. Nate Ruess distinctelectricfit Change image and share on social
It's the coolest part about writing music. I don't know how other people work, but so much is derived from some amalgamation of all these different songs that I love. That's why they jump all over the place. Nate Ruess amalgamationcoolderive share on social
Lyrics have become so dumbed down nowadays. People don't want to have to think about lyrics anymore, they just want to be told something. Until these great things started happening with us, I'd really given up on reaching people like that. Nate Ruess anymoredumbgreat share on social
As a songwriter I hate this whole, 'If it's a sad song, it has to sound like a sad song thing.' And that goes all the way back to my days with the Format. I'm an insane narcissist, so if I have to get something off my chest, I'll get something off my chest. Nate Ruess backchestday share on social
It's important that I get time to run, to just go for a jog for about 30 minutes. It helps with my voice, but it also kind of gives me a little bit of time to myself - and you get to see a city. Nate Ruess bitecityhelp Change image and share on social
I don't have a Twitter or a Facebook, but that doesn't mean I'm any more productive than the rest of the world. Nate Ruess facebookproductiverest Change image and share on social
Lyrics are so important, I hate every second of writing them, but it's something I take great pride in when it's finished. Nate Ruess finishgreathate Change image and share on social