Songs About Fun

Updated September 1, 2024

Multiple artists have written about Songs About Fun. We assembled 25 of our favorites.

Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) by Mark Ronson

From the album, Uptown Special, released on January 12, 2015

Uptown Funk is a song by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. It was released as a single on November 10, 2014. The song was produced by Ronson and Jeff Bhasker. The song's music video was released on November 19, 2014. The song has been described as a "funk-pop" and "disco-influenced" track.

About You by The 1975

From the album, Being Funny In A Foreign Language, released on October 14, 2022

The song "About You" by The 1975 is about a relationship that is coming to an end. The song is told from the perspective of the person who is being left, and it is clear that they are not ready to let go. The song is sad and haunting, with a feeling of regret and longing. The production details of the song are sparse, with only a few elements working together to create the overall sound. The song features a simple piano melody, a thumping drum beat, and the occasional guitar strum. The vocals are emotive and powerful, and they carry the song.

Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper

From the album, She's So Unusual, released on October 14, 1983

"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" is a song by Cyndi Lauper and was released in 1983. The song was written by Lauper and Robert Hazard. It was produced by Rick Chertoff and Lauper. The song was Lauper's breakthrough hit and is one of her signature songs. The song is about female empowerment and having fun. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Funny Thing by Thundercat

From the album, It Is What It Is, released on April 3, 2020

"Funny Thing" is a song by Thundercat and is produced by Flying Lotus. The song was released on March 15, 2017, through Brainfeeder Records. The song is written in the key of C major and has a moderate tempo of 92 beats per minute.

FOR FUN by Lil Uzi Vert

From the album, RED & WHITE, released on July 23, 2022

The song is about having fun and enjoying life. It features a simple production consisting of a trap beat and Lil Uzi Vert's signature sing-songy flow. The song was produced by Don Cannon and Maaly Raw.

We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe) by fun.

From the album, Some Nights, released on February 21, 2012

"We Are Young" is a song by American indie pop band Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe. It was released on September 20, 2011, as the lead single from the group's second studio album, Some Nights (2012). The song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the song's anthem-like nature and others calling it a "summer anthem". It was a commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it the group's first single to do so. The song has been certified multi-platinum in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The song's production was handled by Jeff Bhasker, with the band's frontman Nate Ruess also contributing. The song has been described as an "indie rock anthem", and its instrumentation includes piano, guitar, and drums. The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of youths and young adults partying and enjoying life, with the band's frontman Nate Ruess singing about how "tonight, we are young".

The Weekend - Funk Wav Remix by SZA

From the album, The Weekend (Funk Wav Remix), released on December 15, 2017

"The Weekend - Funk Wav Remix" is a song by American singer-songwriter SZA, released on April 12, 2018. It is a remix of the original song "The Weekend," which was included on her 2017 album, Ctrl. The remix was produced by Canadian DJ, producer and songwriter Calvin Harris, and features additional production from John Hill, Ricky Reed, and Cirkut. The song is an upbeat track with a funky, electro-funk feel, and features a rap verse from Travis Scott. The song received positive reviews from critics, praising SZA's vocals and Scott's rap, as well as Harris' production.

Foot Fungus by Ski Mask The Slump God

From the album, STOKELEY, released on November 30, 2018

"Foot Fungus" is a song by American rapper Ski Mask The Slump God, featuring production from Timbaland. Released on April 19, 2019, the single is the first release from the rapper's second studio album, Stokely. The song, which is two minutes and 22 seconds long, is a melodic rap track in which Ski Mask The Slump God gives an introspective look at his lifestyle choices. He raps about his exploration of different substances and experiences, all in an effort to find inner peace. The song is backed by a smooth, catchy beat and features a sample of the classic Timbaland beat from Aaliyah's "One In A Million".

Funeral by Phoebe Bridgers

From the album, Stranger in the Alps, released on September 22, 2017

"Funeral" is a song by American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers. It was released as the fourth single from her second studio album Punisher on June 1, 2020. The song was written and produced by Bridgers, Tony Berg, and Ethan Gruska. Musically, the song is an indie rock and folk-pop ballad. Lyrically, the song is about the mourning of a lost love. The music video for the song was released on June 18, 2020, and features Bridgers singing the song while a funeral procession passes by.