Guitarist Jack Antonoff noted the video was intended to be a "harsher look" at the reality of their success—not in a sad way, but an honest one. Impact and Legacy
"Carry On" became a staple of early 2010s pop culture, further fueled by high-profile performances: FUN - CARRY ON(HD)
Ruess describes the song as a way to convince himself that "everything's okay," noting that singing the lyrics nightly eventually made him believe them. Guitarist Jack Antonoff noted the video was intended
The official music video for "Carry On", directed by , provides a gritty, honest look at the band's life in New York City . Much like their hit "We Are Young," the
Much like their hit "We Are Young," the track uses a triumphant melody to mask heavy subject matter, including themes of potential suicide and the fear of failure.
"Carry On" was written during a period when lead singer was grappling with deep personal doubt and the mortality of those around him.
One of its most famous sequences features the trio dancing in an empty Grand Central Station late at night.