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.
White Christmas
OneRepublic Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
Oh, I'm dreaming of a Christmas I used to know
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
May your days be merry and bright
And all your Christmases be white
The song "White Christmas" by OneRepublic is a beautiful rendition of the classic Christmas song. The artist's interpretation of the song is reflective and nostalgic as the lyrics convey the singer's longing for the Christmases of their past. The opening lyrics "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know", highlights the fact that the singer is reminiscing on past memories and wishing for things to be the way they once were. The phrase "where the treetops glisten and children listen, to hear sleigh bells in the snow", enlightens the listener on the type of Christmas that the singer is dreaming of. It is a picturesque setting of winter snow, where the children are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus as the sleigh bells chime in the distance. The line "May your days be merry and bright, and may all your Christmases be white” is a message that not only encapsulates the Christmas spirit but is also a wish for the listener to have a happy and prosperous festive season.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I am longing for a Christmas where it snows
Just like the ones I used to know
A Christmas like the one from my past
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
The tree branches full of snow sparkle and children are attentive
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
Listening to the sound of the bells from a sleigh in the snow
May your days be merry and bright
Hope your holiday season is filled with happiness and joy
And may all your Christmases be white
Wishing you a snowy Christmas each year
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sof_ia
Ryan's voice is just comforting. OneRepublic really is the greatest band. Anyone else agree?
sof_ia
@sahil Sousa thanks bro YOU TOO!
sahil Sousa
i know bro i agree may you have the best Christmas ever lots of love ❤️
Jay cool savage
I definitely agree
Mariell Vengoa
They never disappoint... true talent
Timothy Ngwiri
This one takes me back to when life was so simple as a kid...... I love this band
Timothy Ngwiri
@randy jaemjen beaufow
Lol ..I'm sure he had Morty's naivety as a kid before he realised how fucked up life is
randy jaemjen beaufow
Tim Caiber u cared for Christmas Rick?😂
Jordan
OneRepublic has this special way of making everything better
Melody Lightheart
Amazing how his voice has changed over the years. The way he sings and sounds today is totally different from how he used to 10 years ago. And I can't decide which Ryan I like more because they are both wonderful.