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.
Lift Me Up
OneRepublic Lyrics
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Told you I was down, I was down would you lift me up
I need your strength, I'll be up some day
If I told you I was down, I was down would you lift me up
I have this human love
It shattered once or twice
It pulls me up and down
Everyday I'm wanting something I ain't having
I have this human heart
My mother told me so
She said this shit can go to pieces boy be careful
But you and me and me and you got something magic
So I say to you
If I told you I was down, I was down would you help me
Told you I was down, I was down would you lift me up
I need your strength, I'll be up some day
If I told you I was down, I was down would you lift me up
If I told you I was broke, I was broke would you fix me
Told you I was down to the line would you lift me up
I need your strength, I'll be up some day
If I told you I was down, I was down would you lift me up
Lift me up, lift me up, lift me up, lift me up
I have this human love
My mother told me so
She said this world could bring you down so don't be swinging low
'Cause you and me and me and you got something magic
So I say to you
If I told you I was down, I was down would you help me
Told you I was down, I was down would you lift me up
I need your strength, I'll be up some day
If I told you I was down, I was down would you lift me up
Lift me up, lift me up, lift me up, lift me up
I got my problems but I don't need you to solve them and I don't care
Like it in that all my shit is right there
I wear my issues like tattoos across my chest
And people notice I tell them you ain't seen nothing yet
Brother lift me, brother lift me
Lift me up and be my strength I'll be up someday
If I told you I was down, I was down
Lift me up, lift me up, lift me up, lift me up
I got my problems but I don't need you to solve them and I don't care
Like it in that all my shit is right there
I wear my issues like tattoos across my chest
And people notice I tell them you ain't seen nothing yet
Brother lift me
The song "Lift Me Up" by OneRepublic is a plea for help and support. The singer is admitting that he has human flaws and difficulties and needs someone to lift him up. He asks if the listener would help him if he was down, broke, or in need. The song acknowledges that we all have problems and issues, but we don't always need someone to solve them for us. Sometimes all we need is someone to be there for us, to lift us up, and be our strength. The singer says he wears his issues like tattoos across his chest, but he wants someone to lift him up regardless.
The song portrays a deep sense of vulnerability, and the lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced heartbreak and disappointment in his relationships. He acknowledges that his human love has shattered once or twice, and it pulls him up and down. He also expresses the desire for something he doesn't have. However, the singer says that he has something special with the person he is addressing, and he acknowledges the magic between them. This song is ultimately a plea for support, understanding, and love.
Overall, "Lift Me Up" is a powerful song that addresses the difficulties and challenges of human relationships while also highlighting the importance of support and love.
Line by Line Meaning
If I told you I was down, I was down would you help me
If I admitted to you that I am feeling low, would you lend me your support?
Told you I was down, I was down would you lift me up
If I confided in you that I am going through a tough time, would you encourage and motivate me?
I need your strength, I'll be up some day
I require your emotional and mental fortitude to overcome my current struggles, and I believe that one day I will emerge victorious.
If I told you I was broke, I was broke would you fix me
If I revealed to you that I am financially struggling, would you offer me financial assistance?
Told you I was down to the line would you lift me up
If I informed you that I have hit rock bottom, would you provide me with the strength and encouragement to keep fighting?
I have this human love
I am capable of experiencing love and affection as a human being.
It shattered once or twice
My heart has been broken and hurt in the past.
It pulls me up and down
Love has the ability to uplift and inspire me, but it can also bring me down and cause me pain.
If it's filled with jagged ice
If love is fraught with hardships and difficulties.
Everyday I'm wanting something I ain't having
I constantly desire things that are currently out of my reach or unattainable.
I have this human heart
As a human being, I am capable of feeling emotions and experiencing love.
My mother told me so
My mother imparted this knowledge onto me.
She said this shit can go to pieces boy be careful
My mother warned me that life and love can be unpredictable and may fall apart.
But you and me and me and you got something magic
Despite life's hardships, there is something special and unique about our connection and relationship.
I got my problems but I don't need you to solve them and I don't care
Although I have issues and challenges, I am not seeking you to solve them for me and I'm not worried about them.
Like it in that all my shit is right there
I am unashamed and comfortable with my flaws and struggles, as they are a part of who I am.
I wear my issues like tattoos across my chest
My problems and struggles are a visible and permanent part of me.
And people notice I tell them you ain't seen nothing yet
Others may see my issues and struggles, but I know that I am capable of overcoming them and achieving even greater things.
Brother lift me
I am asking you, my brother, to help me and provide me with the support and strength I need to overcome my current difficulties.
Lift me up and be my strength I'll be up someday
Encourage me and empower me to overcome my struggles, and I believe that one day I will emerge victorious.
Lift me up, lift me up, lift me up, lift me up
Imbue me with strength and energy to help me surmount my present troubles and rise above them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: RYAN TEDDER, BRENT KUTZLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Wolfsong
on Rich Love
i played this to my x and he cryed
Geneya Campbell
on Counting Stars
love this song..