The song "We Are Young" by fun. ft. Janelle Monáe is a celebration of youth and freedom in the moment. The song reflects on a night out and encourages the listener to seize the moment and live their life to the fullest. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of "carpe diem" or seize the day, by encouraging everyone to "set the world on fire" and "burn brighter than the sun". The bridge is a plea for the night to never end and for someone to take the singer home. The song ends with the singer carrying the listener home and further emphasizes the idea of living in the moment and cherishing every second.