I Wanna Be the One
I Wanna Be the One

fun. - I Wanna Be the One Lyrics

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Aug 25, 2009
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I Wanna Be the One Lyrics

Were you named for the river that surrounds
All my biggest my mistakes or the way that I made it out
All the muscles in my mouth never smiled or said profound things
Until the day she handed you to me

Now for all the steps you'll take and all you'll overcome
I wanna be the one to put in a song
Take every single tear for all the world to hear
I wanna be the one to put it in a song

Cigarettes are raining hard on the Upper East Side
She brings me a cake, we celebrate I have arrived
And I know that it's been sang before but you're my human holiday
I put my hands to the table and dare say 'The love of my life'
And your brother with his best friend
Shares the name of an inebriate that couldn't bring me down

Now for everything you lost and all you overcome
I wanna be the one to put it in a song
Take every single tear for all the world to hear
I wanna be the one to put it in a song

And make it last forever, clever comes in truth
When truth begets the past it sends a call out to the moon
And the moon can see the beauty that surrounds your heart as it pounds
It starts the beat inspiring me until I make the sound

I wanna be the one, I wanna be one, I wanna be the one

For everything you lost and all you overcome
I wanna be the one to put it in a song
Take every single tear for all the world to hear
I wanna be the one to put it in a song

Writer(s): Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, Sam Means, Nate Ruess
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is the lead singer of fun.?

    The lead singer of fun. is Nate Ruess.

  2. Which album includes the song 'I Wanna Be the One'?

    'I Wanna Be the One' is part of fun.'s second studio album, 'Some Nights', which was released in 2012.

  3. Who are the writers of 'I Wanna Be the One'?

    The song 'I Wanna Be the One' was written by Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, Sam Means, and Nate Ruess.

  4. What is the significance of the line 'Cigarettes are raining hard on the Upper East Side' in the lyrics?

    The line 'Cigarettes are raining hard on the Upper East Side' in the lyrics likely paints a vivid, gritty picture of city life, emphasizing a specific location in New York City that contrasts with the celebratory moment described in the song.

  5. Are there any collaborations in the song 'I Wanna Be the One'?

    No, 'I Wanna Be the One' does not feature collaborations with other artists. It is solely performed by fun.

  6. What themes are explored in the song 'I Wanna Be the One'?

    The song explores themes of love, reflection on mistakes, redemption, familial bonds, and the desire to immortalize personal experiences and emotions through music.

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