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Midway through, Jack Antonoff performs a 20-second guitar solo described as "Slash-type wailing," which signals the shift into a triumphant, "up-with-life" roar. Music Video Details

The video intersperses these candid moments with clips from the band's sell-out tour, emphasizing the community and fans that help them "carry on". Fun.: Carry On

The first verse finds the narrator comforting a partner having an emotional crisis, reminding them that while they may not be "shining stars," they must keep moving. Midway through, Jack Antonoff performs a 20-second guitar

The band intended for the video to be an honest look at their lives during their rise to fame, featuring them hanging out in bars, eating dinner, and roaming the city streets. The band intended for the video to be

While it didn't reach the #1 spot like "We Are Young," it became a multi-platinum success and is widely regarded as one of the band's signature songs for its emotional resonance and "shout-along" appeal. fun. – Carry On - The Singles Jukebox

The song was written by band members , Andrew Dost , and Jack Antonoff , alongside producer Jeff Bhasker . It balances heavy lyrical themes with an uplifting, stadium-ready chorus.

Fun. famously performed "Carry On" at the 2013 Grammy Awards with artificial rain falling on the stage. That night, they won the Grammy for Best New Artist .