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Nate Ruess Quotes

I kind of like being depressed Picture Quote #1

We grew up listening to alternative music from the 90s, and there was no shame in being on a major label and still making the music you wanted to make. I feel like rap rock came around and drew a line in the sand, and everybody that was like me ran away from that and started making indie-rock Picture Quote #1

I think it’s really cool, but Jimmy Eat World and Gin Blossoms did it better than anyone. People don’t realize just how awesome the Arizona history is, especially for alternative music. Growing up, that’s all I ever wanted to be was those two bands Picture Quote #1

Well, the crazy thing for me is I think out of anything that’s happened in the last year, all the success, people always ask what do you guys do with the money? I don’t think they realize we’re not really making any money Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

As a songwriter I hate this whole, ‘If it’s a sad song, it has to sound like a sad song thing.’ And that goes all the way back to my days with the Format. I’m an insane narcissist, so if I have to get something off my chest, I’ll get something off my chest Picture Quote #1

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Van Morrison is probably, at this point in time, my biggest influence as a vocalist. When we were making our last album I had a vinyl copy of ‘Veedon Fleece’ in the vocal booth in front of me, in the dorky sense. I think there were candles around, which is really tacky, but hey, I needed to channel Van the Man! Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

My girlfriend is a fashion designer. She has her own company called Rachel Antonoff. She is doing a collaboration with Urban Outfitters right now, a shoe collaboration with Bass. She sells to Barneys, stuff like that Picture Quote #1

Lately I’ve been falling asleep listening to ‘Common One’ by Van Morrison, specifically the song ‘Summertime in England.’ It’s 15 minutes long, so to make it through the entire song is a real task unto itself, but Van has that emotional payoff that makes even his most tiresome songs more powerful than most people’s entire catalog Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I picked up ‘The Hunger Games’ thinking it was written at my regressed reading level. I’ve spent hours reading it, and I’m not even halfway through. Our bass player, whose name is also Nate, ended up reading all three novels and loved them Picture Quote #1

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I was in a really crummy pop-punk band. I think we did a whole bunch of Blink-182 covers, and we were on the fringe of losers and jocks. So we invited all the cool kids to come watch us play in our bass player’s brother’s bedroom. And it was terrible, but everyone thought we were so cool Picture Quote #1

We have this really retro vibe and style of songwriting and, personally, I wasn’t embracing the current state of music until I fell in love with hip-hop. It felt good to suddenly embrace where music was headed, and I think hip-hop is the best at that, because it feels so progressive and everybody wants to be the best Picture Quote #1

It’s as simple as finding something on the street and then writing a jingle. If I’m driving and I have my turn signal on and it’s rhythmic, maybe I just write a song to that Picture Quote #1

If you look at a lot of the songs I’ve been involved in, there’s always been this retro vibe. I started getting worried that I wasn’t moving forward very much, nor was I even in tune with the music today. I almost scoffed at it Picture Quote #1

I think that I always thought that if my uncle was on Broadway, then I must inherently have a good voice. I don’t think that for a while I did. 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 Picture Quote #1

Lyrics are so important, I hate every second of writing them, but it’s something I take great pride in when it’s finished Picture Quote #1

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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 Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

It takes a lot to still believe in people Picture Quote #1

May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground… Picture Quote #1

There’s always some level of optimism in every single song Picture Quote #1

I don’t want to be known for anything other than writing songs Picture Quote #1

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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 Picture Quote #1

We love a good, hyped sound, but when it starts to sound insincere, that’s when I lose interest. I hope that our music, even if it sounds polished, doesn’t sound insincere Picture Quote #1

It’s as simple as finding something on the street and then writing a jingle. If I’m driving and I have my turn signal on and it’s rhythmic, maybe I just write a song to that Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I always wanted to be a singer, but none of my friends thought I could sing Picture Quote #1

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I kind of like being depressed (Nate Ruess Quotes) We grew up listening to alternative music from the 90s, and there was no shame in being on a major label and still making the music you wanted to make. I feel like rap rock came around and drew a line in the sand, and everybody that was like me ran away from that and started making indie-rock. (Nate Ruess Quotes) I think it’s really cool, but Jimmy Eat World and Gin Blossoms did it better than anyone. People don’t realize just how awesome the Arizona history is, especially for alternative music. Growing up, that’s all I ever wanted to be was those two bands (Nate Ruess Quotes) Well, the crazy thing for me is I think out of anything that’s happened in the last year, all the success, people always ask what do you guys do with the money? I don’t think they realize we’re not really making any money (Nate Ruess Quotes) 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 Quotes) As a songwriter I hate this whole, ‘If it’s a sad song, it has to sound like a sad song thing.’ And that goes all the way back to my days with the Format. I’m an insane narcissist, so if I have to get something off my chest, I’ll get something off my chest (Nate Ruess Quotes) Van Morrison is probably, at this point in time, my biggest influence as a vocalist. When we were making our last album I had a vinyl copy of ‘Veedon Fleece’ in the vocal booth in front of me, in the dorky sense. I think there were candles around, which is really tacky, but hey, I needed to channel Van the Man! (Nate Ruess Quotes) 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 Quotes) My girlfriend is a fashion designer. She has her own company called Rachel Antonoff. She is doing a collaboration with Urban Outfitters right now, a shoe collaboration with Bass. She sells to Barneys, stuff like that (Nate Ruess Quotes) Lately I’ve been falling asleep listening to ‘Common One’ by Van Morrison, specifically the song ‘Summertime in England.’ It’s 15 minutes long, so to make it through the entire song is a real task unto itself, but Van has that emotional payoff that makes even his most tiresome songs more powerful than most people’s entire catalog (Nate Ruess Quotes) 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 Quotes) I picked up ‘The Hunger Games’ thinking it was written at my regressed reading level. I’ve spent hours reading it, and I’m not even halfway through. Our bass player, whose name is also Nate, ended up reading all three novels and loved them. (Nate Ruess Quotes) I was in a really crummy pop-punk band. I think we did a whole bunch of Blink-182 covers, and we were on the fringe of losers and jocks. So we invited all the cool kids to come watch us play in our bass player’s brother’s bedroom. And it was terrible, but everyone thought we were so cool. (Nate Ruess Quotes) We have this really retro vibe and style of songwriting and, personally, I wasn’t embracing the current state of music until I fell in love with hip-hop. It felt good to suddenly embrace where music was headed, and I think hip-hop is the best at that, because it feels so progressive and everybody wants to be the best. (Nate Ruess Quotes) It’s as simple as finding something on the street and then writing a jingle. If I’m driving and I have my turn signal on and it’s rhythmic, maybe I just write a song to that. (Nate Ruess Quotes) If you look at a lot of the songs I’ve been involved in, there’s always been this retro vibe. I started getting worried that I wasn’t moving forward very much, nor was I even in tune with the music today. I almost scoffed at it. (Nate Ruess Quotes) I think that I always thought that if my uncle was on Broadway, then I must inherently have a good voice. I don’t think that for a while I did. 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 Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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 Quotes) It takes a lot to still believe in people (Nate Ruess Quotes) May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground… (Nate Ruess Quotes) There’s always some level of optimism in every single song (Nate Ruess Quotes) I don’t want to be known for anything other than writing songs (Nate Ruess Quotes) 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 Quotes) We love a good, hyped sound, but when it starts to sound insincere, that’s when I lose interest. I hope that our music, even if it sounds polished, doesn’t sound insincere (Nate Ruess Quotes) It’s as simple as finding something on the street and then writing a jingle. If I’m driving and I have my turn signal on and it’s rhythmic, maybe I just write a song to that (Nate Ruess Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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 Quotes) I always wanted to be a singer, but none of my friends thought I could sing (Nate Ruess Quotes)

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