Band Quotes by Nate Ruess

8 Band quotes by Nate Ruess

Ruess’s eight snippets present a quick look at his take on the synergy of a band. The brevity makes them easy to digest, perfect for a short pause while you think about collective songwriting.

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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…

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I think legally we have to do 'fun' with a period. I think we agreed because apparently there was another band called…

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I idolised bands like Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins, who wanted to reach as many people as they could.

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I tried to play bass in a punk band once, and it was an absolute disaster. I can’t play anything. I don’t…

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I think any branding for me is band-related. It's really weird to get used to the exposure, because I am a naturally…

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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…

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I think our particular sound has come by just not adhering to any specific sound. For us, it's about the song, and…

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That just felt like the most natural name out of all of the names. Everything else just felt so contrived. Even now,…

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We grew up listening to alternative music from the '90s, and there was no shame in being on a major label and still making…

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It takes a lot to still believe in people.

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It's important that I get time to run, to just go for a jog for about 30 minutes. It helps with my voice, but…

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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…

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If I wasn't a musician I'd probably be like a meth addict.

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I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs.

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I try and get about eight hours of sleep every single night. And I like to think that I drink more water than anyone,…

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There’s always some level of optimism in every single song.

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