We're Not Young: Fun. Song Inspires A Parody About Getting Older

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By Kelly West
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At present, Fun.’s “We Are Young” is likely an anthem for those who are feeling young, carefree and immortal. Or it’s a “Stunt Anthem” for Chevy Sonic. I suppose it depends on the context in which you’re listening to it. And now it seems it’s the inspiration for those who are beyond the years of setting the world on fire and burning brighter than the sun.

Yahoo’s “We’re Not Young” turns “We Are Young” into an amusing anthem about lack of motivation and the anxiety, frustration and disappointment for those who are realizing they’re approaching 40 and aren’t anywhere near where they thought they’d be.

“Now I know that I’m fat. Shut up about that. I guess I’ll do elliptical. Maybe I can finally do that yoga class. But I probably won’t. HDTV. Gonna stay at home and watch Modern Family.”

Hey. Modern Family’s a good show.

Kelly West
Kelly West
Assistant Managing Editor

Kelly joined CinemaBlend as a freelance TV news writer in 2006 and went on to serve as the site’s TV Editor before moving over to other roles on the site. At present, she’s an Assistant Managing Editor who spends much of her time brainstorming and editing feature content on the site. She an expert in all things Harry Potter, books from a variety of genres (sci-fi, mystery, horror, YA, drama, romance -- anything with a great story and interesting characters.), watching Big Brother, frequently rewatching The Office, listening to Taylor Swift, and playing The Sims.