The song “We Are Young” by Fun never really grew on me. In fact, I seemed to hate it a little bit more each time I heard it. Seemed to me like the group was trying a little too hard to be different. Also, it seemed like my friends who liked the song had an affinity for it because they thought listening to it made them a little more cultured when it comes to music. Seriously, just go listen to country.
Usually, if I don’t like an original song I am not going
to really care for the parody. While lyrics play a large role of any song, if
the music and beat is bad, I most likely will not listen. If I buy a Weird Al
album it better have several parodies of songs I actually enjoy or else I will
pass. But, there is always an exception.
Last week Yahoo released a parody of “We Are Young”
called “We’re Not Young.” The video went viral very quickly and by this time it
seems like everyone has watched it. For
despising the original so much, I have a love-hate relationship with “We’re Not Young.”
“We’re Not Young” obviously flips the message of the
original and talks more about the hardships of getting older rather than the
anything goes attitude of people a little younger. Specifically, the parody
makes fun of people in their thirties and brings to light many of the not so
glamorous events, attitudes, challenges, and responses that people in this age
demographic go through. “We’re Not Young” is a true parody in that both the
song and the music video spin off of “We Are Young.” Honestly, you need to
watch the video. The lyrics and scenes are hilarious, you will be laughing
throughout the whole thing. Issues such as weight gain, laziness, employment,
empty relationships, and alcoholism are all brought up. The singers/actors in
the video do a great job and I guarantee that you will watch it more than once.
I have watched/listened to it so much that I now am totally accustomed to the
parody over the original. If I am in my car and “We Are Young” comes on it just
does not seem right to me.
A few of my co-workers and I watched the video together
and could not stop laughing. We had a great time identifying what parts of the
song were direct reflections of us and then also what parts fit our other
co-workers and friends to a T. Watching the video with other people around you
is much more fun than just watching by yourself. Okay, let me explain…
So while the “We’re Not Young” parody is very funny and
creative it is also very depressing. It basically sheds light on the grim
reality of being in your thirties and realizing that you are a total loser…scary. Although I am still just twenty-five, I feel
like I identified with that song a couple more ways than what I would like (besides
just the “start a blog” line). While watching the video half of me was laughing
while the other half of me was pretty concerned. If you read my blog much, youknow that I have a little bit of a phobia with getting older. Well, “We’re Not
Young” did nothing to calm those fears. I
admit it, the song was a reality check for me and sent the message that I have
some work to do if I don’t want to end up like the people in that video.
If you want a mix of emotions, take a look at “We’re Not
Young.” Not only does it improve greatly upon a terrible song, it offers some
great life insight while delivering many laughs. All I can say is that if you
are my age or older, you might want to have a beer or a tub of ice cream with
you to indulge in after watching because you are probably going to need
something to make you feel a little better about yourself. Try not to take it too hard. Don’t Blink.
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