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 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.: Carry On
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 . The band intended for the video to be
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. featuring them hanging out in bars