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
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.
HABIBULLO HAMIDOV
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
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
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]
Katie KA
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
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Moonlight Sculptor
❤️
PRASTUT KASHYAP
This is really true
CHICKEN 111000
Wow that hits home
Daisy Loya
omg im not crying
Kerry Nelson
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
All the very best
Sam Lazar
Do your best dear I feel you
Chloe's life
Awww