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Directed by , the official music video is set in the band's home base of New York City .

While it didn't reach the #1 spot like "We Are Young," it became a multi-platinum success and is widely regarded as one of the band's signature songs for its emotional resonance and "shout-along" appeal. fun. – Carry On - The Singles Jukebox Fun.: Carry On

Midway through, Jack Antonoff performs a 20-second guitar solo described as "Slash-type wailing," which signals the shift into a triumphant, "up-with-life" roar. Music Video Details Directed by , the official music video is

A key section features the narrator at a bar with friends, contemplating the mortality of their parents and neighbors. – Carry On - The Singles Jukebox Midway

Fun. famously performed "Carry On" at the 2013 Grammy Awards with artificial rain falling on the stage. That night, they won the Grammy for Best New Artist .

The video intersperses these candid moments with clips from the band's sell-out tour, emphasizing the community and fans that help them "carry on".

The first verse finds the narrator comforting a partner having an emotional crisis, reminding them that while they may not be "shining stars," they must keep moving.