I Lived
OneRepublic Lyrics

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Hope when you take that jump
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

Overall Meaning

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

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"I Lived" is a song recorded by American pop rock band OneRepublic. It was released as the fifth and final single from the album, Native. It was originally planned to be released as the fourth single in January 2014, but was shelved in favor of "Love Runs Out". It was the final song covered in the series finale of the hit FOX musical comedy-drama Glee in March 2015.

OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder noted that he wrote the song for his four-year-old son. Read Full Bio"I Lived" is a song recorded by American pop rock band OneRepublic. It was released as the fifth and final single from the album, Native. It was originally planned to be released as the fourth single in January 2014, but was shelved in favor of "Love Runs Out". It was the final song covered in the series finale of the hit FOX musical comedy-drama Glee in March 2015.

OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder noted that he wrote the song for his four-year-old son. In an interview with People magazine, he said, "The whole idea, to quote the late great Robin Williams from Dead Poets Society, is very much 'carpe diem'." He said that "it's absolutely universal and applicable to everybody." Regarding the lyrics "With every broken bone, I swear I lived", Tedder said, "So for every day that you're on this earth, for every minute that you have, the whole idea is doing nothing less than exactly what you feel you're supposed to do and squeezing every last drop out of life every day, regardless of the difficulties or trials that you face." As with other songs on the Native album, Tedder drew songwriting inspiration from U2, where he focused on writing songs from the heart and from personal experience.

The music video was released on Vevo and YouTube on September 25, 2014. It is directed by Noble Jones. The idea was from Sophie Muller. The video is dedicated to 15-year-old Bryan Warnecke, a fan of the band, who has cystic fibrosis. Bryan Warnecke talks about living with cystic fibrosis in the music video:

Cystic fibrosis is a disease that attacks the digestive system and slowly shuts down the lungs. I've been doing my treatments everyday of my life, so to me, it's just one of those things that's normal. My name is Bryan Warnecke and I've been living with cystic fibrosis for fifteen years. . . . When I first found out the life expectancy for the first time, it really scared me. Right now, it's about thirty-six. It's just one of those things that really makes you appreciate life. It makes me appreciate where you are, as a person. I want to make the most out of my life and have as much fun as I possibly can and my biggest fear is not being able to do that.

In the video, Warnecke is seen bicycling, skateboarding, playing hockey and taking part in other leisure activities to make full use of his life. He also explains the fear of living with the disease. "It feels like I'm breathing through a straw", says Warnecke. "Whenever I try to breathe hard, it hurts. I want to make the most out of my life and have as much fun as I possibly can and my biggest fear is not being able to do that." The clip ends with Tedder driving Warnecke to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado to watch Tedder and the band perform live. A postscript notes that in 2014, "Bryan and his teammates have ridden over 1200 miles and raised $300,000 for Cystic Fibrosis research", and refers viewers to the website of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF).

On July 25, the group played "I Lived" on Today as the viewers' most requested song. They also performed it on The X Factor on October 26.

Remixes have been developed for the single. On September 18, Arty released a remix for the song, which he describes on his website as "taken elements from the original and worked them into a melody-drenched progressive house ballad, successfully repositioning the track for the dance floor." On September 23, the remix EP was released, which included the Arty remix as well as a "gossamery electro-pop" remix from Carousel and a remix by the band Heroic.

On October 1, the group performed the song at the Mercedes-Benz media night for the Paris Motor Show to help launch the B-Class Electric Drive. The car is also featured in the music video.

A remix was produced for the Coca-Cola RED campaign to fight AIDS. It was done by Dave Audé and released on November 3, with an iTunes release on November 24.

"I Lived" served as the theme song for the 2015 NHL Playoffs. It also served as the tribute song for the retirement ceremony of Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace at The Palace of Auburn Hills. ESPN has used it on multiple programs, including SportsCenter and First Take, while Jordan Smith, the winner of season 9 of The Voice, sang the song in a promotional music video of NBC for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

The song has been used on the TV shows 90210, The Michael J. Fox Show and Red Band Society, as well as in the 2014 film The Giver. "I Lived" was the final song covered in the series finale of the musical comedy-drama Glee, and was the first song used by Noah Galloway and his partner Sharna Burgess on season 20 of Dancing with the Stars.

NBC used the song in commercials for The Office and Parks and Recreation, while ABC featured it in multiple ads for its 2017 drama The Good Doctor and the final season of Modern Family in 2019. The song is also used as the background music for Huawei Mate 10 commercial, with Naomi Watts and Anna Kendrick.

It was sung by Peter Gallagher in the Season Two series finale titled "Zoey's Extraordinary Goodbye," of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

HABIBULLO HAMIDOV

2y↑630

Lyrics:
Hope when you take that jump
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
Hope that you fall in love
And it hurts so bad
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
And when that sun goes down
Hope you raise your cup
Oh, 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
Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, whoa-oh-oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh
(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
Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
I swear I lived
Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, whoa-oh-oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh

G M

2y↑912

The first I ever heard this song I decided to drop out of college, that wasn't my call, it never was

I decided instead to pursue my real dreams and one day conquer them.

Today has been 5 years since that time and tomorrow I am expecting to receive the biggest notice of my life so far.

I don't know what this new journey will be in my life, but I have been waiting to live my life for 23 years.

All I know is that my dreams finally came true.

I will update this message in 5 years, and I know that the next time I will be writting here, all those things that I've ever dream about, all those things that I always wish to achieve, I did it.

See you soon

Alessandro Nobile

7y↑29

Hope when you take that jump, you don't fear the fall
Hope when the water rises, you built a wall
Hope when the crowd screams out, they're screaming your name
Hope if everybody runs, you choose to stay

Hope that you fall in love, and it hurts so bad
The only way you can know is 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
With every broken bone, I swear I lived

Hope that you spend your days, but they all add up
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
With every broken bone, I swear I lived

Oh [4x]

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
With every broken bone, I swear I lived.

Oh [4x]

I swear I lived. Ohhh [2x]

All comments from YouTube:

Katie KA

4y↑9.7K

This song is a perfect example of one of my favorite quotes:

"You can sing a song to 85,000 people and they'll sing it back for 85,000 different reasons."

M

3y↑38

awesomelego24 awesomelego24 love this comment 👏🏽

Moonlight Sculptor

3y↑17

❤️

PRASTUT KASHYAP

3y↑16

This is really true

CHICKEN 111000

3y↑17

Wow that hits home

Daisy Loya

3y↑14

omg im not crying

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Kerry Nelson

2y↑179

My daughter is now 8 years old. She has cystic fibrosis. Ever since you launched this song… I’ve made sure to pick her up and dance to this song… wether we’re at home or in hospital. She absolutely loves it. Thank you so much for all the memories I’ve created with her so far. She is my biggest hero.

Wavingflag

35w↑1

All the very best

Sam Lazar

12w↑1

Do your best dear I feel you

Chloe's life

4w↑1

Awww

Niamh Foley

4w↑1

Amazing what music can do. I wish you and your daughter many more dances ❤

Jody Madden

3w↑1

You’re beautiful man

The Messiah KOF

1y↑296

They played this at the end of my graduation. Class of 2022, it was truly an honor growing up with you. Didn’t know how much I would miss it until now. You guys made the experience feel so much better than it was, and I wish you luck in whatever you do.

James Ross

32w↑2

It was at my graduation this year as well for high school

FutureMrsRisi

30w↑3

My son’s graduation this year as well. I cried like a baby. ❤

A V

it's true, going through high school with your friends is like growing up together. There's nothing like it.

Mildred Panizales

Same it was also played at my graduation

Victor Yamamoto Gerardo

43w↑281

This song is one of the best I have ever heard, I am 28 years old, and I was just Diagnosed with Colon Cancer two months ago, I know that this fight has just begun, and I will do my best, from the first day of my diagnosis I started to listen this song, the hardest thing about this is not having your parents with you, my dad died because prostate cancer and my mom with breast cancer. I will do my best to win this battle and thank you One Republic for this beautiful song, which inspires you to keep going despite the pain you feel every day!

"But untill my moment comes i'll say"
I DID IT ALL

CK

31w↑8

Sending you so much strength and good thoughts as well. I’m also here from their IG story ❤

Isadora Vieira

30w↑4

Sending you love and strength!! You're a warrior 💜

S P

29w↑4

You're in my prayers to get better and win this cancer 🙏💪❤️

OliverAfton anime fan shipper

28w↑3

You have a long way to go but i hope to see you on other side my friend. Good luck with your journey.
I wish you the best of luck.

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Gianfranco Frisone

10w↑3

Quando venite in Italia ha fare un concerto?Avete conquistato il mio cuore con le vostre canzoni....grandiosa.

Ryan Maulana Rizky

2y↑120

OneRepublic is one of those bands I want to come to concerts with when the pandemic is over, sing, scream and dance together.

My world Meu mundo

You can do it now

Inferno Pictures

47w

I want to go to a Mumford and Sons concert.

S P

30w↑1

Me too,And that's what I did ,I'm going to my 3rd concert now , and they're just amazing every time , I hope you'll have the opportunity

Debbie Lee

12w

It’s the time!

M Leibo

Just saw them in denver tonight- it was an amazing show

Against the crowds

9y↑25

this what i call a song with a goal not just some tweaking and booty shaking
one republic thanks for restoring my faith in humanity

Smmb

24w↑267

I wish I could say I lived every moment to it’s fullest but I can’t. I try everyday to do the best I can. Brilliant song, absolutely brilliant.

】TRŞ

22w↑7

Yes you can .
Whatever you're going through trust me you gonna have a better future ✨️
Keep smiling 🙂

Regina Phalange

19w↑6

It is not too late. Pick up the pieces and take one step at a time, one moment at a time, one day at a time. Virtual hugs to ya.

Smmb

19w↑1

@】TRŞ Cheers, lovely! I’m ok, honestly. Lost too many beautiful souls in a short time span. It takes time to sort through each death and realise my new reality but I have and there are so many beautiful souls around me that can’t be ignored. I try to see everyone or ring them as much as possible, I’ve found with age that the laundry will keep as will the dust. Just got back from a wonderful trip with my hubby of 25+ yrs.! It’s always fun falling head over heels in love again and knowing that we’re phenomenal even as empty nesters! 🤗💕

Smmb

19w↑3

@Regina Phalange That’s exactly how I had to live for the past three years. One second at a time, then one minute, five minutes…until just recently. I always got out of bed at my usual time and didn’t crawl back in until bedtime though. It was very bad from what I’ve been told. I lost about 6 months. I truly lost that much time, no clue what I did after identifying my big brother’s body. I’m an only child now as the first born died the same as he did, 25 yrs apart. Then my aunt, who was a big sister to me, died with my mum following a few months later. Her heart was so broken. But just recently, something knocked me out of my pain and sadness, I’m sure God played a hand in it. I’m happy. I’m no longer broken. I’m going to be ok. I’m smiling as I write this. What a wonderful person you are to take time and encourage a complete stranger. Thank you 😊. I’m living now, not just surviving. It feels phenomenal! We just took our Christmas Tree down and packed up all the decorations this weekend. I wanted to keep it up and ENJOY the beauty of them all. I was singing while we were packing things up! My poor husband. He started crying because I haven’t sung in three years! I told him ‘hope you still like my singing because I sing all time again. Even started playing my piano again!’. He laughed and started singing with me. I have a whole new reality now but it’s ok. I can make it beautiful and full and that’s just what I’ve been doing. Oh and throwing out/giving away loads of stuff that piled up. I inherited all three estates. It’s a lot of ‘stuff’! It’s going to be one heck of a sale come Spring! 🤣🤣

California Choppers

16w

@Smmb God bless you. That is wonderful. I will keep your story in mind for when I go through a hard time. Have a blessed say friend. 💞💞💞

Harivatsa Parameshwaran

2y↑867

For those of you who are curious , he is still alive and doing well today. Its amazing how much medical research can accomplish.

Sylvia dlp

2y↑26

How did you find out? I was wondering how he is doing! 🙏❤

Lam Sanga

2y↑49

Thank you sooo much for keeping us updated on his stauts. My wife has cystic fibrosis, just turned 39 and a beautiful mother of our 2 sons.
This song sums just about everything that I expressed her when we first met. I swore since that day that'd I'd never allow her to waste any second of what this world offered, good or bad.

Periana B

2y↑37

I know him irl. He is one of my best friends and we all are still making fun of him to this day haha

AZ

1y↑7

Very happy to hear that... because i always think of him and pray for him.

Harivatsa Parameshwaran

1y↑3

@Lam Sanga u and ur wife are AMAZING , keep up the positive vibes and live life to the fullest man 🙏

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HABIBULLO HAMIDOV

2y↑630

Emerald Nicki

1y↑5

Jo Henry

1y↑5

Thank you very much

Jo Henry

1y↑3

Thanks

Bubbles

1y↑3

Thanks

Md Hasibur Rahman

41w↑2

Thanks,

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ℂ𝕙𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕒𝕟❜𝕤 𝕒𝕞𝕒𝕫𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕞𝕒𝕝𝕤

26w↑41

My dad died on sep 12 of this year from a heart attack at 52 and this song was one of our favorite songs. I remember we'd jam down some country roads at midnight with this song on full blast. I had some outstanding times with him and he raised me so well and I love you so much dad. I cant wait to see you again ❤❤

G M

2y↑912

Shadz Unruly

2y↑44

Fuck yeah I hope you do all that and more. I want a notification when you update this message so I can congratulate you in 5 years

Cutting Edge Gaming

2y↑15

I too want to be notified when you update this to congratulate you!

Skalblol

2y↑5

Good luck to you my friend!

Michael Lovett

2y↑14

Someone @ me in 5 years

nishka

2y↑3

@Michael Lovett lol same

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ishi ★

3y↑4.8K

This songs makes me want to step out of the house. Wear that short dress , shave my hair , kiss that boy , go on that creepy roller coaster , go on a world tour , swim in the middle of the ocean because when I'm old I don't want to stay in bed be like oh damn. I wish I did that. I want to make memories. Because when I die,I can say I swear I lived. I swear I lived.

ELIZABETH

3y↑37

Hello it's nice to met you have a nice life

Bia

3y↑21

Damn me too ishitaa

Spokanada

3y↑24

As a woman and a proud member of Buzzcut People...do it. Totally worth it, it's just hair.

ishi ★

3y↑3

Møchi ØwØ woah amazing ❤️

ishi ★

3y↑13

@Spokanada definitely doing it after quarantine is over

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Knowles knowles

25w↑135

I lost my one and only best friend this year. 2 months ago. I'm still crying but I hope he is in a better world. I feel robbed.... But I'm comforted that HE LIVED, HE DID ALL!!

Valentin

24w↑2

🕊️🙏❤️

Knowles knowles

24w

@Valentin thank you💘

476233

22w↑3

@knowles the beauty of losing someone is you never really lose them, they will always be apart of you and your life. And you have your whole life to have more best friends, lovers, and family.

My cousin was killed by a drunk person on her 19th person, so I know this pain is not easy. But, he would want you to still live for him and his memory ❤

So live and make it worth it! Then, one day when you see him again, you can tell him you lived! For both of you ❤❤❤

Take care and never be afraid to ask for help or seek therapy. One day you will find healing, and it will not take away the pain, but you will see the beauty of grief and how it heals us and makes us grow to love even more ❤❤❤

playdough691

21w↑1

I’m sorry for y’all’s losses. I lost my cousin right before her 20th birthday to a drunk driver. Seeing my family in pain was the hardest thing.
May you find peace during this time, much love on your journey. Fly high with the angels!💜

Knowles knowles

21w

@playdough691 this is so hard... The encounter with death is scary and gives light to what is important in life. I've tried opening up to get a new bff but it's hard. I'm projecting a lot of emotions and sentiments which are not felt both ways.

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Anjuna Beatz

2y↑50

6 years later, and still feel it in my bones ! What a great song

Ainhara Ortega

16w

Yeaaah

Isaiah Dodson

1y↑95

I don’t have Cystic Fibrosis but I have acute bilateral brachial neuritis (a disease that attacks the nervous system ). And this song makes me more grateful for what I still have. It’s a challenge living with it but life is still great. Live everyday like it’s your last.

Wavingflag

35w↑3

All the best

Kristine

6w↑6

Thank you One Republic and to Brian who was brave enough to share his story through this song. This, I felt, is the song that needs to be shared, specially with our youth (and parents) today. If each child had even half the grit and courage that Brian has, imagine what the world would be like. It also reminds us adults and parents our goals of helping the kids be brave and open up to all of life's experiences, not sheltering them but equipping them to be ready for life's tempests when they come. Godbless!

Mônika Mayer

2y↑12

Espero sinceramente que, na hora de ir embora desta terra, eu possa dizer com todas as letras: "Aproveitei cada segundo que este mundo poderia dar!!!!" - Thanks, One Republic, por essa letra incrível!!

Harleyisnot Online

5y↑2.5K

I have cystic fibrosis. I am 13 years old and only have just known how long I have to live. And I'm sitting here, at 12am and crying whilst smiling and singing along to this motivational song.

Nick Law

5y↑81

Harleyisnot Online really sad to hear about this and hope you stay positive

Diar Andika

5y↑33

Harleyisnot Online i hope you never give up.

one of repetition

5y↑31

I wish for all the happiness in the world for you... I hope you're happy, please dont give up. I love you.

Klara

5y↑19

Harleyisnot Online I want to say: Never give up!

Lila Mullen

5y↑21

Stay positive❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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Addy B

5w↑1

My little brother who is 10 year old has an extremely rare disease and has spent most of his life in the hospital. This song makes me think of him. All my family wants is for him to live a life outside that hospital and this song makes me realize that life is so much more than experiences but opportunities. He has had so many opportunities to live and for that I’m thankful

Elizabeth Blackadar

46w↑28

This is why One Republic is that band that has integrity!! Giving back! Bryan.... you are absolutely a gift to this earth. Thanks for the tears of happiness and the reminder that life is the greatest gift on this planet.

Neftaly Ruiz

40w

🐉 🐊 🕷 🐅 🐻 🦁 🦍

riley

2y↑46

I’ve been through a lot this year. I’ve always put myself to the highest standard and never stopped. I found this song a few days ago, and I cried my eyes out. I’ve spent my whole life preparing for my future and looking ahead. But this song made me slow down. Look back, not forward. This song made me want to live life without a care in the world. To dance with my friend in the street at 2am and do crazy shut for no reason. Take risks, give everything a chance at least once. Life goes by fast and if you don’t look at the memories, and just a slow down, then are you really living life? You only get 1 life. So use it!

Chantal Reiers

2y↑60

This song save my life for 7 years. Thank you OneRepublic ❤️

Myrella Dim

1y↑3

essa musica é tao perfeita! o clipe uau

Sophie B

5y↑1.6K

The song makes me so emotional. I really want to enjoy my life, go out, forget my problems and just have fun. But struggling with social anxiety makes it hard. I appreciate the life the best I can, maybe someday I'll be over that anxiety so I can enjoy life at the fullest.

Annie T

4y↑27

Sophie B I also have social anxiety. I also hope one day I will get over it be able to enjoy everyday to its fullest.

S

4y↑12

i hope you'll get what you want in life💜💜 dont know you but love you 💜

Aileen Vargas

4y↑6

It’s really just in your head, try to go out there and be confident! If that doesn’t work then accept the anxiety and make the most of your life 😁

Wiktor

4y↑7

Lord Jesus cares about you. Seek Him and his kingdom first. He loves you and longs for you. Look up for it is there where Your help comes from.

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Jennie wein

2y↑4

Está canción me pone nostálgica, el hecho de saber que la vida es tan corta como para lamentarnos y la canción nos muestra que cada segundo es importante, vivamos, amenos, seamos libres y cuando ya sea el final podamos decir : LO HICE, LO JURO, VIVÍ.

Niky Blink

19w↑4

I lived es mi himno, no puedo evitar llorar cada vez que la escucho, Te amo OneRepublic, Gracias por existir🥺❤

Joey McDonald

2y↑13

9.5k people don't like it? Of course, because life has caused you all to suffer and I hope that things get better for you all that you don't have to dislike a song like this. My love is with you all...

Dranzerkai

25w↑17

Last year, I lost one of my best friends to Cystic Fibrosis. He always wanted to make people smile and was a very gentle and kind soul. He passed away at the age of 29 and it pains me to this day.

There isn't much awareness about this. Thank you so much for raising that through this video. That's one of the reasons you are my favourite band. Keep up the good work One Republic!

WilliamWallacegtr

25w↑2

So sorry for your friend

It’s Possible

This is by far my favorite music video of all time! Hope you’re living it up still Brian! Thanks for sharing your life with us.

PFCD

3y↑1.2K

When I was 30 I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and told I had 3 months to live. That was nearly 30 years ago now. LIVE EVERYDAY LIKE YOU WERE DYING. You'll get more out of life than you could ever imagine.

brochacho

2y↑48

Oh my goodness, Praise God that you’re still here. You still have so much purpose. I’m so happy to hear that you’re still with us. Make the most out of every single day, live in the present, stay off of your phone as much as possible, make friends in the strangest places, be grateful for every breath you take (bc it has so much meaning- every breath, is a protest to cancer), have faith, listen intently, learn, be compassionate and help others. I love you so much, and so glad that you exist. Praying for you ❤️

nishka

2y↑12

May God bless you and you have a happy long life ahead ♡♡

ClawBuckle

2y↑2

rest in peace in heaven ;)

nishka

2y↑21

@ClawBuckle they're not dead wtf

miamiman24

2y↑5

It sucks when you squander it because of anxiety. Then have all these regrets and sashes like if you died tomorrow it would be a waste 😢. I had fun but I could’ve done a lot more and it sucks because the pandemic made ppl stew in their regrets instead of going out to live life.

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Agata

2y↑60

"With every broken bone I swear I lived" and that is beautiful, because whatever happens, you lived

Gideon Macomber

1y↑15

My uncle passed away from brain cancer april 6th. I just heard this song yesterday and it was so inspiring. Even when he was in pain and stuck in bed he was still super upbeat. This song reminds me of him. Thank you so much.

Adina Kramer

Iubesc One Republik !❤❤❤

Vlad Safronov

2y↑27

cried listening to this. I realized how scared I've been to write my own life story, and this song naturally came to mind. it reminded me of a time three years ago when I was braver. I've been hoping to reconnect with this feeling. feels weird to feel trapped in a box at the age of 21. if any soul is reading this, ily <3

Zeta UP

1y↑2

🥺👏👏👏

Elena Spano

50w↑2

this is so sweet!

Lee

49w↑11

They played this at the end of my graduation,Class of 2022, I cried so much while singing.

just jey

2y↑3.4K

Why this song is so underrated? It deserves all the recognition.

Moto Bro

2y↑39

I cry whenever I watch the video

Jessica Garcia

2y↑21

Couldn’t agree more.

Carmelo Maria Torre

2y↑25

Maybe just because the tale is referring to a not well known "singular case": a guy that suffers and fights for his life, due to Cystic Fibrosis. I have Cystic Fibrosis and I understand very well. It's a fantastic video. Ps sorry for my rough language, nut I'm Italian

Anneke Rader

2y↑12

I completely agree. My 16 year old nephew has Cystic Fibrosis....he was diagnosed at 8 months. This song makes me cry every time I hear it.

Sanaullah khan

2y↑12

Why is onerepublic underrated?

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Jacob Zaranyika

2y↑22

Thank you 🙏 for giving this young man a voice.

And thank you for helping him spread awareness of this terrible disease. An amazing boy!

Thank you 🙏

ayşe cemre kılıçaslan

35w↑21

I just realized that, this is not a song you can hear, this is a song you can feel, and I can feel it deep in my bones. I don't know why but it makes me shiver every time I listen to it.

JC Hill

42w↑2

I have been living with CF for 20 years and I’ve been through hell and back and I’ve been where I’ve just gotten so tired of doing my treatments and just got so tired of living with this every day and moment but when I do I play this song and I remember that I’m so lucky of what I have and that there’s people out there that is in way worse condition than I am and so it keeps me going and trying to live the best I can 💜

laise macedo melo

18w↑1

I'm reading "For After I'm Gone" by Heather McManamy and I'm absolutely thrilled and in love with the story, the music just made this journey more beautiful😍
Thank you for making such a beautiful and hopeful melody🤍

Lourdes Soto

2y↑3

Amo esta canción

Heebie jeeebies

3y↑703

Song hits different when you don’t know what you want to do in life

Dilek Mahmutoğlu

3y↑12

I hear ya..

Rodri C

3y↑31

OMG I thought I was the only one. Like I really wanna enjoy life but I don't know what to do

Mr. Barnz

3y↑8

@Rodri C yet here we are, all in the same boat

Yasuo Unforgiven

3y↑5

Same I don't even know what my pathway would lead mw into someday...

Nancy Eunike

We climb and hike, even when
We don't know why, or where to
But, because these do not.

nan

2y↑6

Realmente amo está canción 🍁

Mia T

2y↑7

Even after 7 years after it first came out it’s still popular. it’s one of those songs that will perhaps be listened to generations to come

Cinchira

2y↑4

I had a depression, a few days earlier. But I stumbled on this song again after a while. And I thought to myself, why would I give up because of this? I haven't live. I'm just yet to die.

Now, pandemic or not, let's live. All of you. All of us. Let's live until we can say I swear, I lived

Zí

2y↑2

Amo essa música.😍

Hyla Van Deventer

2y↑2

One republic, please give us an update on his health please. It is such an inspirational song!

Munezero Ronie

Brian Warnecke is now 22 years of age and is still cycling to raise funds(over $300,000) for cystic fibrosis research at Children's Hospital Colorado.

Mariah

7y↑24

this song is so underrated

Chin Chin

Such a beautiful MTV, when the boy sang along in the audience, it brought me tears, this is truely his song, no one can sing it more powerful than he did.

Keila Garcia

49w↑3

Essa é música é tão perfeita, ficou ainda mais junto com essa história emocionante!❤🇧🇷

estrella

2y↑3

Yo no pido mucho, solamente quiero q esta canción suene en mi funeral :(♡♡♡♡

Janice E Glover

2y↑2

It is so beautiful and it sings about life..

The invisible man

2y↑2

Imagine your soul mate sends u this song at your birthday and tells u that u live by that song and after 3 years she is gone 🥲 and i still listen to this song

not thetodogirl

2y↑1.6K

I was raised with two older sisters with Cystic Fibrosis. When my oldest sisters lung functions dropped severely, she got a double lung transplant. This extended her life by two years before, in 2014, she passed away. This song was played at her funeral and I am eternally grateful to One Republic for donating so much towards CF research and for spreading awareness. Thank you, you have changed lives.

Eymane Akerman

2y↑29

Be strong, i love you 💙

shane47 dawson47

2y↑16

God bless you & your family. Your sister did live!

bbgmads

2y↑16

I’m so sorry to hear that. I wish she would’ve lived up until trikafta came along my sister has cf and is fighting for her life every day she can. I’m so sorry she could’ve lived so much longer and lived such a good life I’m sure she’s watching you right now :(

not thetodogirl

2y↑18

@bbgmads Omg so, my older sister that is currently living, was just able to get pregnant because of trikafta! It’s a miracle medicine. Tell your sister i’m wishing her well and that good things are coming her way :)

bbgmads

2y↑13

@not thetodogirl yessssss it is a miracle medicine! Also thank you I wish your sister the best luck with being pregnant and her cf also!!

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Clive Kerr

3w↑1

Beautiful song, i love it

Manjusha Chandran

8w↑1

I
love this song so much!!!!! <3 This is my go to song! thankyou for creating this

Pre-D

37w↑10

My dad used to play this song all the time. Its been about 4 years since his death. This song still takes me back to when he and I would play this while getting ready to go to school. Good times

Onewith TheUnknown

1y↑25

This song is so inspiring! I didn't find out till I was pregnant w/my first child that I had a mild form of Cystic Fibrosis. Thought all those years of coughing up jelly like mucus and having a runny nose & chest congestion 365 days a year were just allergies. Knowing how severe the disease can get I am so grateful for my mild symptoms till this day, My mucus is thinner now that Im older (51 years), but my lung capacity is getting weaker. Can't hold my breath more than 15 seconds w/o getting dizzy.

No One

2y↑387

I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤

Minion Gomez Marquez

😊

Wendy Orange

1y↑2

Here’s your reminder!

Sara Troge

1y↑2

Beep beep beep. I hope you say, I did it all!

Jorge Piedra

1y↑2

Here is your reminder. My mom is battling cancer. I sent this song to her when she was first diagnosed. She was doing well for a couple years but recently the battle has taken its toll and I'm unsure if she will survive the year. I'm not sure why I'm saying this here. Perhaps it's these damn truly's making me emotional. Fuck it. It is what it is. Cheers to the memories. Got to make the most of the time I have. This song has me fucked up right now.

Sole

49w↑1

@Jorge Piedra I hope your mom is okay, is she doing well after 3 months?

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laura cadi

9y↑21

I'm crying a lot with this song, make me feel so much

Jima

9y↑2

Me Too ! :) It's soo beautiful how a beautiful song like this one makes you feel, bring some emotional flashbacks through ur head :)

Rave Jr

i cry when i look at you too. Because i cant get a girl like you o.o

Felix Herrera

1y↑3

Tremenda, solo tremenda canción. Gracias por hacerla 🥲

HeatherA

To my sister in law who passed away from CF. I know how much you loved this song. Love and miss you.♥️

J 612

2y↑1

Extremely underrated song

Kriti Mohta

2y↑11

Whenever I feel sad, demotivated or lonely, I listen to my favourite songs and read the comments and that makes me feel so so so so so much better :)
Also, all of the people, going through things in life or fighting diseases, be strong, you'll get through it.
If you feel noone loves you, remember God does :)

Nemo's son

One of the most underrated songs out there

moritetro

8y↑82

I was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when I was 8 weeks old , I will turn 18 next mount and still going strong .There are not enough words to describe how much I thank you for raising awareness of the disease. There are so many people and especially children who draw so much inspiration and strength from you. thank you !!

Maty -_-

8y↑4

No one actually respondes to you if you have the CF do what the song reads, live your life til' the final second! Hope cure will be soon! I'll pray for all people that has this hard illness. Bless you son! ;)

Kidreed

8y↑8

Use every second you have to "live" and accomplish your dreams. Stay strong and if you feel down at all, listen to this song. Anybody with this illness deserves an award.

LidoGirl

2y↑9

Never gets old. ❤️💔❤️

Jessica

So crazy this song is 8 years old. It’s getting so close to a decade. Unbelievable! 😱

Miriam Liseth Crrzls Rmrz

3:56 amo la canción desde esa parte ❤️😘 I LIVED 🙏🏻😁

Juliana Cabral

2y↑4

This song means so much for me♡

Olivia

50w↑3

This song was actually my graduation song

Jose Pimentel

1y↑2

cuando la escucho lloro, pero hoy he soportado las lagrimas, ya no mas llanto

Calín Moncast

3y↑367

I genuinely believe songs like this have saved people’s lives or have encouraged others to go on and don’t give up on life. It’s amazing the power a song can have

skyejacques

2y↑6

Yup. 💯. This band's songs have really helped me through suicidal periods in life. As have other bands and songs... 💖 Sound healing!

Sandra Taylor

44w↑3

Amazing song 🎵 uplifting and energising for everyone in life. Digest the lyrics...they're very valuable! 💚

lahcen campbell

2y↑10

I just learned of the passing of a great friend of mine, Darren Coughlan was his name. He suffered with cystic fibrosis all his life. This was the song played at his funeral. R.I.P brother you will be missed, but not forgotten!

CrazyWarriorsCatFan 🇺🇦

2y↑14

Amazing. The older you get the more the meaning is understood

Lemonade

15w

I'll tell you what, I'm leaving this message here in hopes when my life is sturdy for once when I'm older, that I will be reminded of this, all my worry, all my doubts for nothing, because in the end I know I will get through it and live a long happy life. Now all I need to do is believe in myself 💛✨️

Mildred Panizales

4w↑1

Its 2023 Im still listening to this i became so emotional because this is one of the best childhood songs i have heard

AKiwiKitten

7y↑205

I love this song... I too live with Cystic Fibrosis. It's a struggle sometimes, but I've learned to always look on the bright side of everything and appreciate the little things in life. Giving up is not an option, but it is sometimes hard to stay strong. I cried while watching this, I can understand what he is going through and the difficulties of CF. I'm honestly surprised One Republic made a song about CF, it isn't as common as many other diseases. This song also provides a lot of awareness for the CF Foundation which will help others living with this disease.

HB Mouse

7y↑1

Well said!

Miguel Angel Amador

7y↑2

Everything will get better 🙌🏼 , saludos from México

gamercon97

7y↑3

I cant imagine what its like to live with it, I salute to you and I hope you live your life to the fullest and I hope there will be experiences that no one else has experienced before.Never give up until the very end.

Maya Lohrmann

7y↑4

I live with cystic fibrosis for my whole life and I'm vary happy to say thank you to the people that donated to CF😊

HB Mouse

7y↑4

Why be surprised? Embrace the fact they did write and sang a song....One Republic is an awe-inspiring group of singers.

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Tuki

Boy! Am I grateful for the people who leave the lyrics in the comments , especially for old songs like these ❤️

Malsr 2015

2y↑2

I can’t hear this song with crying. I think about the kid in this video and how I would feel as a parent knowing my kids life expectancy. Has helped me look at my kids and parenting differently

Alfredo Santisteban

28w

Uno de los mejores videos que he visto en mi vida, no podia encajar mejor con la cancion que por si sola es increible

Carmela Leonessa

45w

Thanks for this song...i get excited every time I heard this song...it recharges me when I am down...thanks for telling this story with music... this song remember me that I have always to watch the glass (my life) half full!

Stephon Bailey

50w↑2

Keep doing songs like there brother, one republic very touching…

Tbandss

8y↑6.9K

If One Republic+The Script+Imagine Dragons+Coldplay made a song together 🙌 it would be a revolution ❤

Mason Quigley

8y↑191

Imagine Dragons are SEVERELY underrated

GreeDo

8y↑116

I'd say if they tour together it would be freakin' epic!

gertjan salomons

8y↑129

you just said all my favorite bands. I love your idea haha

a man without a clever name

8y↑29

lets just hope that happens :D

Kuku Kuku

8y↑19

Don't forget capital cities! :D

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richa jaggi

2y↑1

y is this song so underrated? its such a nice songgg

Gwenael Le Gal

11w

Magnifique ❤

zane ainger

26w↑6

My best friend died from mnd 7 years ago a life cut to short by something people barely had even heard yet thanks to everyone who raises awareness about diseases that are still barely understood ur awesome

UMBRA

2y↑4

Years later and still a banger...was here the day it came out and I'm still here now, if you with me you a legend

Sara Page

My sister was diagnosed with CF when she was 17. I was 12. Normally someone with CF is diagnosed at birth so they tend to have a much higher life expectancy now. My family slowly began to fall apart as she got more sick and she sadly passed away 2 years later in 2014. I loved this song when it came out because it really touched me and made me think of her and when I watched the music video, I cried so hard when I saw this guy with CF. I often come back to this video and smile, it really inspires me and makes me think positively about my sister and her battle.

accebeR

3y↑1.5K

This song and “The Nights” by Avicii give me that nostalgic, emotional, sad yet happy feeling.

Madyson Eisenzapf

3y↑18

You read my mind!!!

FRANKXXX MULLERXXX

3y↑4

Same

Vic122

3y↑4

Same!

Extraterrestrial Horse

3y↑3

Holy shit YES!

Avik Das

3y↑10

Damn it.... I returned to this song again and I was thinking the exact same thing.

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Kirky

1y↑3

I have CF and right now I'm at a low point in life where I feel like there is no purpose in life if I'm going to die at 40, I found this song when it came out and thought nothing of it, but now this song motivates me to achieve my goals in life and appreciate the effort. Thank you for shining a light on an overlooked genetic disorder.

Christopher Schlenz

1y↑1

There's so much purpose for you in this world you have to find it you are a rare soul on this earth.. I'm hopeful of all the new treatments out there!... my son is 16 months old on the 28th and he is ddf508... he has been the biggest blessing in my life! I love him to the moon and back... just know your parents feel the same as I do.. but just remember you purpose is bigger than you would ever imagine! Again you have to find.. .

iJuMp-BoUnCe

34w

sorry to read that ... seems like so many people have CF in the comment section because clips and lyrics + emotion hit them more than any other song ...
Just writing this to send you some Love and keep being strong, it's not a shame or anything to have some bad days and reach a low point in life because we go through some cycles, negative as positive, but the goal is to stay on the positive side as much as we can and trying to not let the negative part taking over us by overthinking and leaving us tired to do what we would like to do in first place but it's okay, we're just human, but if you have some goals, some desire, you should do your best to fulfill them, show the disease that no matter what, it won't stop you from achieving your goals, and fill your brain and life with as much memories as you can <3 <3

Kyro Reviews

52w↑6

My baby sister was born in 2016, She struggled gaining weight and struggled surviving. She was 5 months old when she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. She was the youngest person in Colorado to receive 3 sinus surgeries due to them being extremely clogged. Dispite everything life threw at her she is still such a warrior.

My entire family loves this song and every time i hear it, i cry.

Liliana Isabel Sernaque Saavedra

2y↑7

I will always thank OneRepublic for this song, it is too beautiful, it makes me feel amazing. I listened to it when I was 15 years old and I felt my brain explode because it is too much for this world, I don't even have words to describe it, I love this song so much.

Loren Frances Mae Dasig

This screams Brave. Courage. Hope. Thank you to the band!!!!!

Diana Minea

2y↑1

Reminds me of my hard adolescence 🥺🧡

Alessandro Nobile

7y↑29

Zaeem Asvat

👌

Johnny Guan

+Zaeem Asvat when you get the lyrics just right

viktor nkemakolam

This was a great hit for me the concept of the band and raising funds and bringing the notice of this disease is just awesome.

rushabh khot

2y↑3

I swear not even a 2 hr movie could make me feel the way this 5min song made me feel ♥️

The ALLrouNder

2y↑4

There are some songs that never will die. This one is a perfect example.

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