I never wanted to get a job of musician. That was kind of my thing. I came from somewhat of a musical family. I had an uncle on Broadway. My dad kind of knows how to play instruments. Although, I always find it annoying when he does play an instrument.

Nate Ruess

Categorized in : Musical Dad Musician

It's interesting to feel the pressure of having to be outgoing, because I think in general, as a human being, I'm pessimistic and introverted. But, it's cool, because it's a whole different side of me, and I impress myself. Even at times when I think that there's no possible way that I can be engaging, I'll suddenly pull it out and impress myself.

different interesting thinking

It takes a lot to still believe in people. by Nate Ruess

It takes a lot to still believe in people.

stills believe people

May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground. by Nate Ruess

May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground.

feet sound past

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.

central-park wake-up running

There’s always some level of optimism in every single song. by Nate Ruess

There’s always some level of optimism in every single song.

optimism levels song

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.

creating long art

If I wasn't a musician I'd probably be like a meth addict. by Nate Ruess

If I wasn't a musician I'd probably be like a meth addict.

addict musician

I kind of like being depressed. by Nate Ruess

I kind of like being depressed.

being-depressed kind

I worry that if I enjoy something - like the songs on 'Some Nights' are about wondering about who you are. I'm never quite sure and I'd hate to feel sort of content and get a good sense of who I am because if I know one thing, that's not me. I don't mind not necessarily being happy about it. And that's fine.

hate song night

My dad dragged me to a Bruce Springsteen concert as a kid. It was my first concert, but I fell asleep in the middle. My second concert was Weezer on the Pinkerton tour, and Pinkerton is the reason why Im doing this.

dad reason-why kids

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.

play writing song

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.

sleep night thinking

I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs. by Nate Ruess

I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs.

want writing song

Lyrics are so important, I hate every second of writing them, but it's something I take great pride in when it's finished.

hate pride writing

I tried to play bass in a punk band once, and it was an absolute disaster. I can’t play anything. I don’t know what it is.

bass band play

I idolised bands like Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins, who wanted to reach as many people as they could.

band jam people

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.

important song thinking

That just felt like the most natural name out of all of the names. Everything else just felt so contrived. 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.

simple fun thinking

Eventually, out of sheer will of never wanting to get a job or go to college, I found my way into doing music full-time.

my-way college

I would love to play a show with Kanye West. That would be amazing. I want to play a show with Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen. It would be really fun, especially to stick around, watch their show and watch how they work a crowd. It's really a wonderful thing.

springsteen wonderful fun