Nate Ruess
Nate Ruess
Nathaniel Joseph "Nate" Ruessis an American singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist of indie pop band Fun. and previously of The Format. As of 2015, he also performs as a solo musician...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth26 February 1982
CityIowa City, IA
CountryUnited States of America
song hate night
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.
art creating long
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.
song optimism levels
There’s always some level of optimism in every single song.
song writing play
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.
believe people stills
It takes a lot to still believe in people.
play bass band
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.
past feet sound
May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground…
thinking interesting different
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.