Fun.: We Are Young Ft. Janelle Monгўe ⏰ 💯

Monáe was invited to the track through her friendship with Bhasker. She recorded her vocals in Bristol, England, adding a soulful bridge that provides a moment of calm before the final explosive chorus. Commercial Impact Producer Deconstructs Fun.'s "We Are Young"

While the chorus feels celebratory, the verses are a messy apology for a past mistake. The song explores themes of redemption, insecurity, and the vulnerability of youth amidst chaos. Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle MonГЎe

During recording, Bhasker noted that Nate Ruess's multi-tracked vocal harmonies in the chorus gave off a strong Queen and Freddie Mercury vibe. Lyrics & Meaning Monáe was invited to the track through her

The song features a distinct rhythmic shift, moving from a tempo of 116 bpm in the verses to a slower, more deliberate 92 bpm starting at the pre-chorus. The song explores themes of redemption, insecurity, and

Lead singer Nate Ruess wrote the lyrics following his "worst drinking night of all time," where he was kicked out of a taxi for vomiting.

Written in the key of F major , it utilizes a classic "50s progression" ( ) for its core structure.