I was signed at 19 years old to a major label, and dropped by the time I was 22. Nate Ruess More Quotes by Nate Ruess More Quotes From Nate Ruess 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. Nate Ruess different interesting thinking It takes a lot to still believe in people. Nate Ruess stills believe people May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground. Nate Ruess feet sound past Running in Central Park is my favorite thing to wake up and do. I have my own specific path that I have to run every single time. There's a little bit of OCD involved, but I love it. Nate Ruess central-park wake-up running There’s always some level of optimism in every single song. Nate Ruess optimism levels song 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. Nate Ruess creating long art If I wasn't a musician I'd probably be like a meth addict. Nate Ruess addict musician I kind of like being depressed. Nate Ruess being-depressed kind 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. Nate Ruess hate song night My dad dragged me to a Bruce Springsteen concert as a kid. It was my first concert, but I fell asleep in the middle. My second concert was Weezer on the Pinkerton tour, and Pinkerton is the reason why Im doing this. Nate Ruess dad reason-why kids 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. Nate Ruess play writing song I try and get about eight hours of sleep every single night. And I like to think that I drink more water than anyone, ever. Nate Ruess sleep night thinking I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs. Nate Ruess want writing song Lyrics are so important, I hate every second of writing them, but it's something I take great pride in when it's finished. Nate Ruess hate pride writing 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. Nate Ruess bass band play I idolised bands like Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins, who wanted to reach as many people as they could. Nate Ruess band jam people If you can make the song a soundtrack to what you're living at the time, I think that's the most important part of a song. Nate Ruess important song thinking That just felt like the most natural name out of all of the names. Everything else just felt so contrived. Even now, when I try and think of band names just randomly, I'm so thankful that "fun." is the name of the band. I never really think twice about it. It is so simple and so easy. Nate Ruess simple fun thinking I never wanted to get a job of musician. That was kind of my thing. I came from somewhat of a musical family. I had an uncle on Broadway. My dad kind of knows how to play instruments. Although, I always find it annoying when he does play an instrument. Nate Ruess musician dad musical Eventually, out of sheer will of never wanting to get a job or go to college, I found my way into doing music full-time. Nate Ruess my-way college
