9 Popular Songs With Disturbing Implications You Never Noticed

5. "Some Nights" Is About Existential Regret

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQkBeOisNM0

It's impossible not to feel pumped up and ready to face the world after listening to indie pop band Fun's "Some Nights": it's rousing, foot-stomping and incredibly catchy after all.

Despite sounding like a military-esque anthem against all of the wrong in the world, the song is actually about the curse of fame, its damaging effects on relationships and how much the singer actually hates...well, singing.

This is it, boys, this is war - what are we waiting for? Why don't we break the rules already?

Sounds pretty inspiring, right? But pay attention to the latter half of the song and you'll find something else entirely:

Well, that is it guys, that is all - five minutes in and I'm bored again Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands This one is not for the folks at home; Sorry to leave, mom, I had to go Who the f**k wants to die alone all dried up in the desert sun?

Despite sounding inspired and defiant, the singer is completely spiteful of singing, and filled with deep regret.

So this is it. I sold my soul for this? Washed my hands of that for this? I miss my mom and dad for this?

The cost of all this? His relationships with his family and friends.

My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she called "love"

Next time you catch yourself singing along to Some Nights on the radio, spare a thought for the guy actually singing it.