: fun. famously performed "Carry On" at the Grammy Awards while artificial rain poured down on them, just before they won the award for Best New Artist . Why It Resonates
: Listeners connect with Ruess's "authentic worries" about family and destiny. FUN - CARRY ON
: The opening lyrics describe a scene of quiet desperation—a "sound of silence" and a friend with a bottle of wine—symbolizing deep personal struggle. directed by Anthony Mandler
The music video, directed by Anthony Mandler, was filmed in the band's home city of New York. It aimed to capture the "honest reality" of their lives during their rise to fame. FUN - CARRY ON
: The song uses the metaphor of "shining stars" to remind people they are invincible even on their darkest days.