I Lived
OneRepublic Lyrics
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You don't fear the fall
Hope when the water rises
You built a wall
Hope when the crowd screams out
It's screaming your name
Hope if everybody runs
You choose to stay
I hope that you fall in love
And it hurts so bad, yeah
The only way you can know
You give it all you have
And I hope that you don't suffer
But take the pain
Hope when the moment comes
You'll say
I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second
That this world could give
I saw so many places
The things that I did
Yeah, with every broken bone
I swear I lived
Hope that you spend your days
But they all add up
Mm, and when that sun goes down
Hope you raise your cup, oh
I wish that I could witness
All your joy and all your pain
But until my moment comes
I'll say
I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second
That this world could give
I saw so many places
The things that I did
Yeah, with every broken bone
I swear I lived
(With every broken bone)
I swear I lived
(With every broken bone)
I swear I
I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second
That this world could give
I saw so many places
The things that I did
Yeah, with every broken bone
I swear I lived
I swear I lived
OneRepublic's song "I Lived" is a testament to the power of living life to the fullest. The opening lyrics suggest that taking risks and experiencing the ups and downs of life are important parts of the human experience, and that it's better to try and fail than to never have tried at all. The first verse encourages the listener to take leaps of faith and not be afraid of the unknown. The second verse continues with the idea of living life without regrets, encouraging the listener to embrace love even if it may cause pain. The chorus repeats the phrase "I did it all" emphasizing the idea that every experience, whether positive or negative, is worth living.
The bridge of the song suggests that while the singer wishes to witness all of the listener's joys and pains, they are content in knowing that they lived fully themselves. The repetition of the line "with every broken bone, I swear I lived" suggests that even when things are tough, pushing through challenges and continuing to live life is worth it in the end.
Overall, "I Lived" is an uplifting and inspiring song that encourages listeners to take risks, embrace life's challenges, and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope when you take that jump
You don't fear the fall
I hope that you take risks in life without worrying about the consequences, because only then will you be able to truly live.
Hope when the water rises
You built a wall
I hope that you're prepared for difficult times and have built a strong foundation to overcome them.
Hope when the crowd screams out
It's screaming your name
I hope that you find success and recognition for your hard work and accomplishments, and that you're able to savor the moment when it happens.
Hope if everybody runs
You choose to stay
I hope that you're not afraid to stand up for what you believe in, even if it means going against the crowd or popular opinion.
I hope that you fall in love
And it hurts so bad, eh
The only way you can know
You give it all you have
And I hope that you don't suffer
But take the pain
Hope when the moment comes
You'll say
I hope that you take chances on love, even though it can be difficult and painful. I hope that when you face heartbreak, you don't let it defeat you, but instead use it as a stepping stone towards growth and a stronger sense of self.
I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second
That this world could give
I saw so many places
The things that I did
Yeah, with every broken bone
I swear I lived
I look back on my life with pride and contentment, because I made the most of every opportunity and lived life to the fullest, even if it meant experiencing difficulties and hardships.
Hope that you spend your days
But they all add up
Mm, and when that sun goes down
Hope you raise your cup, oh
I hope that you live your life with intention and meaning, cherishing every moment and making each day count. When you look back on your life, I hope you have fond memories that you can raise a cup to.
I wish that I could witness
All your joy and all your pain
But until my moment comes
I'll say
I wish that I could be there to see all the ups and downs of your life, because I think they're all valuable experiences that shape us into who we are. But until my time comes to an end, I'll continue to live my own life to the fullest.
With every broken bone
I swear I lived
Even though I faced obstacles and challenges throughout my life, I look upon them with a sense of pride and accomplishment because they are all proof that I truly lived.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Noel Patrick Zancanella, Ryan B. Tedder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@samhudgens6811
"You don't have to feel like a wasted space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow
Maybe a reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
And when it's time you'll know
You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July"
I don't this this is about booty or sex, it's about REAL problems and REAL people, you should think before posting something ignorant and making a fool out of yourself.
@w1shbear
Did anyone else cry listening to this song? Or am I an over emotional person?
@josselinegarcia3593
I did to :(
@kartikkhamborkar5076
+morgan hall it always leaves me teary eyed and smiling.
@paulacornaglia8670
+morgan hall hell no!!!! ryan tedder is the most passionate singer of this decade! HE came make you cry singing the phone book! now that's a passionate man! have you seen love runs out or counting stars? this man ALWAYS gives his all and makes you want to do the same!
@dzelaNS
+morgan hall I still have tears in my eyes...
@jordirafaelramosventura1527
You are not alone. I was on my way to work and I had to contain my tears.
@haleigh8781
Still don't understand why this wasn't nominated for a Grammy.
@cavalierviking
Most likely politics as usual.
@geroldy4546
Because onerepublic isn’t gay and/or black
@souvikde4320
Grammy is taylor swifts personal prize so