As for songs sounding like a swan, perhaps that's a reference to some of the overlapping themes in the Format's song "Swan". He did all of that and he's there, wondering what it was all for.įor the stars section, I would say that he doesn't like all of the hype he's gotten. Selling his soul perhaps means giving in to some of the pressure of the music industry (think back to the Format song "Dear Boy" where he says "they say we're just not high enough octane"), he left AZ and the family which he is so close to, he quit the Format (washed his hands of it) for this new band. So this is it.He's at the top of the music industry, where people would do anything to make it to. He's a signed musician, makes songs that are popular, and here he is reflecting on all of this. The bridge, if you want to call it that, is awesome! He's successful. Maybe he means that some nights it's fun and he gets good feedback and fan support?
I think he's afraid that his fans are the ones who will forget him like in the time between The Format and fun. Some nights he's tired of the time and effort that his career requires, and how it cuts into social time. The next little verse echoes the beginning of the song. He's saying "The critics don't like me, but whatever, I'll sleep with this girl and take stuff out on her and not think about it." If he wasn't with the girl, he'd be alone with his thoughts, wondering what he should do differently. I would venture to say that he's referring to some random girl he's sleeping with to forget his frustration about the music scene. I'm not sure what the "martyr in my bed" verse is. Critics were too harsh and others stole is ideas. Unfortunately, despite producing a great album, he wasn't satisfied. What enthusiasm! It was all about how they were going to not follow rules and make music because they loved it. Those who were fans back then will remember this awesome email Nate sent out, as well as a demo of Benson Hedges. About how motivated he was when he started the band. The "this is it boys, this is war" verse can be interpreted differently, and several people have had good ideas (barring the people who think this song is about war.). The entire chorus is essentially echoing his confusion and the fact that he can't make a decision on what he wants in life. Some nights he wants to be a superstar musician, some nights he's frustrated with this music thing and doesn't even care anymore.Įither way, he can't shake this girl, the ghost he speaks of. Some nights he just doesn't care enough, and calls it a draw. Some nights he cashes in his bad luck, meaning that he likes to milk it and get pity. The song obviously begins with a great deal of frustration. Nate Ruess is traditionally an extremely personal songwriter and this is no different. Look up The Format, read about how they got started, their progression, and their demise, and you'll understand a lot better.
Song MeaningI don't mean to sound condescending, but if you think that this song is literally about war, you have completely missed the mark. It's for the best we get our distance, oh Some terrible nights, ah (oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh oh) Man you wouldn't believe, the most amazing things, that can come from My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she called "love"
Who the fuck wants to die alone all dried up in the desert sun? Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands When I hear songs, they sound like a swan, so come on No, when I see stars, when I see stars, that's all they are Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for, oh
'Cause I could use some friends for a changeĪnd some nights, I'm scared you'll forget me again Well some nights, I wish that this all would end Just who I, who I, who I am, oh who am I, mm, mm That's alright, I found a martyr in my bed tonight I try twice as hard and I'm half as likedīut here they come again to jack my style This is it, boys, this is war, what are we waiting for? What do I stand for? Oh what do I stand for? Oh Lord, I'm still not sure, what I stand for oh oh oh Some nights, I wish that my lips could build a castleīut I still wake up, I still see your ghost Some nights, I stay up cashing in my bad luck
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