The band achieved its first commercial success on Myspace as an unsigned act. In late 2002, after OneRepublic played shows throughout the Los Angeles area, several record labels approached the band with interest, but the band signed with Velvet Hammer, an imprint of Columbia Records. They made their first album with producer Greg Wells during the summer and fall of 2005 at his studio, Rocket Carousel, in Culver City, California. The album was scheduled for release on June 6, 2006, but the group was dropped by Columbia two months before the album was released. The lead single of that album, "Apologize", was released on April 30, 2006, on Myspace, eventually reaching number one on the Myspace charts.
In 2007, OneRepublic released their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud. Their lead single, "Apologize", was remixed by Timbaland, becoming a huge international success, reaching number one in sixteen countries and subsequently earning them a Grammy Award nomination. The second single, "Stop and Stare", mirrored its predecessor's success. The album was later certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The band's second album, Waking Up (2009), produced the singles "All the Right Moves", "Secrets", "Marchin On", and "Good Life", with the last reaching the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100.
OneRepublic's third album, Native (2013), became the band's first top ten album on the Billboard 200, and highest-charting album to date, charting at number four. The lead single, "If I Lose Myself", charted within the top ten in several countries, while the album's third single, "Counting Stars", became the band's most successful single in recent years, obtaining top-five placements in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, the US, and the UK. This marks their highest-charting single in the United Kingdom to date. It also peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, matching the group's highest peak of "Apologize" in 2007.
On October 7, 2016, OneRepublic released Oh My My, their fourth studio album, featuring several collaborators, including Cassius, Peter Gabriel, and Santigold. Preceded by the singles "Wherever I Go", released on May 13, 2016, and "Kids", released on August 12, 2016, it was recognized as a change in their sound from previous albums by critics and by the band. In 2017, the band released the singles "No Vacancy", "Truth to Power", "Stranger Things" with Kygo and "Rich Love" with Seeb. Their fifth studio album, Human, was released in 2021. The band has sold approximately over 16 million records worldwide.
On November 1, 2021, OneRepublic released the song "Sunshine". The song is used as the theme song to the 2021 film Clifford the Big Red Dog.
In February 2022, OneRepublic released the song "West Coast". The song is the lead single from OneRepublic’s upcoming sixth studio album. The song is an ode to the American state of California and evokes classic 1960s California sounds, stemming from groups such as The Beach Boys and The Mamas and the Papas, along with inspiration from Gorillaz. It has been both a band favorite and a fan favorite for a long time, and it ultimately became a tone-setter for their sixth studio effort. They first started working on “West Coast” during the production process of their 2016 album, Oh My My, but ended up shelving it for later. An earlier version of the song was used for U2’s 2017 hit, “Summer of Love,” which actually turned the original demo into an anti-war track.
After years of anticipation and re-tooling, the final version of “West Coast” was officially made public on February 25, 2022.
On April 1, 2022, OneRepublic released "You Were Loved" as a single with DJ and producer Gryffin. On May 13, 2022, the band released "I Ain't Worried", the second single from the soundtrack for the film Top Gun: Maverick. It will also be featured on their upcoming sixth studio album which is rumored to be released by the end of the summer. On January 31, 2023, Ryan Tedder confirmed in The Great Creators with Guy Raz that he will upload song teasers on social media, and let the public choose the next single.
OneRepublic's varied style of music has been described by Ryan Tedder: "We're no respecter of genre. If it's a good song or a good artist whether rock, pop, indie or hip hop, they've probably influenced us on some level... nothing's new under the sun, we're a sum of a bunch of parts." Specific artists whom OneRepublic has cited as influences include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Beatles, U2, M83, and Prince.
OneRepublic has won several music awards and landed many nominations, including for American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, World Music Awards, and Grammy Awards. Separately, lead singer Ryan Tedder has won three Grammy Awards due to his songwriting credits for Adele and Taylor Swift.
Better Days
OneRepublic Lyrics
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Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never, ever shed another tear for today
'Cause, oh, I know that there'll be better days
Ja, a vece' a mí me dan gana' de mandar todo a la shit
Por lo malo que viví
Por la vida que elegí
Pero no, ah
Conmigo me comprometí
Y si de algo hay que morir
Por algo hay que vivir
Día cuarenta en cuarentena encerrao'
Viendo las pena' y los problema' del pasao', yo'
El sol me sale aunque el día esté nublao'
Valorando eso que no había valorao' yo
Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never, ever shed another tear for today
'Cause, oh, I know that there'll be better days
A veces lo peor
Te lleva a ser mejor
No hay atajos pa'l camino
Me hice amigo del destino
A veces lo peor
Te hace ver más allá, yah
Me puedo equivocar
Me vuelvo a perdonar
Si salimos de acá
Nos volvemo' a encontrar
Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never, ever shed another tear for today
'Cause, oh, I know that there'll be better days
Better days
Por lo malo que viví
Por la vida que elegí
Better days
Conmigo me comprometí
Y si de algo hay que morir
May we never, ever shed another tear for today
'Cause, oh, I know that there'll be better days
May we never, ever shed another tear for today
'Cause, oh, I know that there'll be better days
The lyrics of OneRepublic KHEA's song Better Days express hope and optimism despite experiencing difficult situations. The song speaks about waking up in California with a never-ending storm hovering over the singer's head. There are dark nights and dark days, and the paranoia is too much to bear at times. However, the singer is determined to stay strong and optimistic. Each time the paranoia creeps in, they close their eyes and pray.
The chorus of the song is the heart of its meaning. The singer knows that better days are coming. They are waiting for the sunshine to come and brighten up their life. The past may be a hundred million miles away, and there might be a new fear each day, as expressed in the lyrics. But the singer believes that time will bring a change and everything will be better. The song conveys a message of hope and positivity, which is much needed in the current times.
Overall, Better Days by OneRepublic KHEA is a song that acknowledges the darkness and difficult times that we all face in life. However, it also reminds us that the storm clouds will eventually part, and better days will come. The song encourages listeners to stay strong and hold on to hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Acknowledging that there will be good times in the future
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
Hopeful for positivity and light
May we never ever shed another tear for today
Expressing desire to move past current pain
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
Reiterating belief in a better future
Wakin' up in California
Starting each day in a place associated with glamour and warmth
But these clouds they won't go away
Acknowledging current struggles and difficulties
Everyday is like another storm, yeah
Feeling overwhelmed by constant challenges
I'm just tryin' not to go insane
Struggling to stay mentally stable despite hardships
Yeah, and the city shinin' so bright
Contrasting the external beauty of the city with inner struggles
So many dark nights, so many dark days
Enduring long periods of sadness and suffering
But any time I feel the paranoia
Experiencing anxiety and fear
I close my eyes and I pray
Turning to prayer as a source of comfort and hope
Been wakin' up to a new year (new year)
Starting fresh in a new year
Got the past million miles away
Putting distance between past hardships and current state of being
I been wakin' up with a new fear (new fear)
Admitting to feeling anxious about future challenges
But I know it'll wash away
Believing that the fear will eventually subside
Whatever you do, don't worry 'bout me
Assuring others that they don't need to worry about the singer's well-being
I'm thinkin' 'bout you, don't worry 'bout us
Expressing concern for loved ones and the relationship
'Cause in the morning everything can change, yeah
Hoping for a new beginning and positive change
And time will tell you it does
Believing that the passage of time will bring clarity and perspective
Better days
Referencing the title of the song and the hope for improvement
(Better days)
Repeating the phrase for emphasis
May we never ever shed another tear for today
Continuing to express hope for a brighter future
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
Reiterating the central message of the song
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Brent Michael Kutzle, Ivo Alfredo Thomas Serue, John Nathaniel, Ryan B Tedder
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Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
Wakin' up in California
But these clouds they won't go away
Everyday is like another storm, yeah
I'm just tryin' not to go insane
Yeah, and the city shinin' so bright
So many dark nights, so many dark days
But any time I feel the paranoia
I close my eyes and I pray
Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
Been wakin' up to a new year
Got the past million miles away
I'm waking up with a new fear (new fear)
But I know it'll wash away
Whatever you do, don't worry 'bout me
I'm thinkin' 'bout you, don't worry 'bout us
'Cause in the morning everything can change, yeah
And time will tell you it does
Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
Better days
Better days
Better days
Better days
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
Abhinav
OneRepublic is one of those bands that never puts out a bad song
Anyone else happy that they haven't stopped making music!!!?
A
Thanks
Abhinav
Thanks
just a random guy
Thanks bhai
Leonardo
It's in the description lol
okmal dini
Actually. It's already on the Bio of this vid. Anyway...
Anime Tv Classic
OneRepublic is one of those bands that never puts out a bad song.
X3r0xx 1
1K Subs Without Any Video, you’re on glue
Grzegorz Poprawski
Well there is one with raper. Really when he raps is suck but when Ryan is aj gu g, it's ok.
Matilde Calabri
Imagine dragons?
Yeah Onerepublic make beautiful songs, but they're not the only ones :)