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.
Won't Stop
OneRepublic Lyrics
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Now I stared at you
From across the room
Until both my eyes were faded
I was in a rush
I was out of luck
Now I'm so glad that I waited
Well you were almost there
They say love ain't fair
But I'm doing fine
Cause I swear it's you
I swear it's you
I swear it's you that I've waited for
I swear it's you
I swear it's you
I swear it's you that my heart beats for
And it ain't gonna stop
No it just won't stop
Uh oh oh
Yeah
Now you were fine by night
But when the morning light comes
Comfortable as rain on Sunday
And I'm a lucky soul
That holds your hand so tight
Hope you hear this one day
Don't fool yourself
This is my truth
I swear it's you
I swear it's you
I swear it's you that i waited for
I swear it's you
I swear it's you
I swear it's you that my heart beats for
And it ain't gonna stop
It just won't stop
You take this hand
You take this heart
Steal my bones
From thousand miles apart
Feels so cold
Felt just like its ten shades of winter
And I need the sun
Oh yeah
Oh oh no no yeah yeah
And I swear it's you
I swear you
I swear it's you that it waited for
I swear it's you
I swear its
I swear it's you that my heart beats for
I swear it's you
I swear it's you
I swear it's you that I've waited for
I swear it's you
I swear it's you
I swear it's you that my heart beats for
And it ain't gonna stop
It just won't stop
Hey yeah
It just won't stop
No no no no woah yeah
I swear it's you
I swear it's you
Oh yeah
The lyrics to OneRepublic's song "Won't Stop" are a declaration of love and commitment to a significant other. The song begins with the singer confessing to having been watching their partner from across the room until their eyes became tired. The singer then states that they are happy to have waited to be with their partner, even though it seemed unlikely. They acknowledge that love can be unfair, but they are doing well because they have found the person they have been waiting for.
As the song continues, the singer describes their devotion to their partner. They mention how comfortable they feel with their partner, and how grateful they are to hold their hand. They also speak of hoping their partner hears their feelings one day. The song ends with the singer promising to devote themselves to their partner and declaring that their love for them will not stop.
The lyrics of "Won't Stop" are relatively straightforward and focus primarily on love and devotion. However, they do succeed in conveying a strong message of commitment and loyalty towards a significant other. The dreamy quality of the melody and the softness of Ryan Tedder's voice make it an ideal love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh oh
The singer starts the song with an expression of anticipation for something important to follow.
Now I stared at you
The singer expresses watching someone he loves with intense focus and attention.
From across the room
The singer was not in close proximity to the person he was watching at that moment.
Until both my eyes were faded
The artist watched the person so intently that he strained his eyes and caused them to feel tired.
I was in a rush
The artist was busy and did not have time to stop and appreciate the person in the moment.
I was out of luck
The singer did not have the opportunity to get to know the person earlier on.
Now I'm so glad that I waited
Despite not having the chance to get to know the person earlier, the singer is happy that he waited and can now be with that person.
Well you were almost there
The person the artist is talking about almost became his before he was able to pursue them.
Almost mine, yeah
The person the artist is talking about was close to being in a relationship with the artist before fate intervened.
They say love ain't fair
The artist references a common belief that love is not always equal and can cause pain and heartbreak.
But I'm doing fine
Despite the difficulties in love, the singer is happy with how his relationship with the person is going.
Cause I swear it's you
The artist is sure that the person he is with is the one he wants to be with and loves.
That I've waited for
The singer has had this person in their mind for a long time and is glad to be with them now.
That my heart beats for
The singer's heart only beats for the person he is in love with.
And it ain't gonna stop
The singer's love for this person is unwavering and will never stop.
No it just won't stop
The artist's love will continue to grow and will not be broken by anything.
Now you were fine by night
The person the artist is with was attractive and appealing to him even in the evening.
But when the morning light comes
When the morning came, the singer's love for the person he is with deepened.
Comfortable as rain on Sunday
Being with this person is comfortable and familiar, like the feeling of rain on a Sunday morning.
And I'm a lucky soul
The artist feels fortunate to have the person he is with.
That holds your hand so tight
The artist enjoys physical contact with the person he is with and wants to hold their hand tightly.
Hope you hear this one day
The artist hopes that the person he is with will know how much he loves them.
Don't fool yourself
The singer advises the person he is with not to deceive themselves about the nature of their relationship.
This is my truth
The artist is being sincere and truthful in expressing his feelings for the person he is with.
You take this hand
The singer wants the person he is with to take his hand and follow him.
You take this heart
The singer is offering his heart to the person he is with.
Steal my bones
The singer wants the person he is with to take his entire being.
From thousand miles apart
Despite the distance between them, the artist's love for the person he is with remains strong.
Feels so cold
The artist feels empty and cold without the person he is with.
Felt just like its ten shades of winter
The pain of separation feels like the worst winter season to the singer.
And I need the sun
The singer needs the person he is with to bring warmth and light to his life.
Oh yeah
The artist is enthusiastic about the love he feels for the person he is with.
I swear you
The artist affirms that the person he is with is the one he has been waiting for.
I swear its
The artist is declaring that the person he is with is the one his heart beats for.
Hey yeah
The singer is excited about being in love with the person he is with.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: RYAN TEDDER, ZACK FILKINS, EDDIE FISHER, BRENT KUTZLE, ANDREW BROWN
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Wolfsong
on Rich Love
i played this to my x and he cryed
Geneya Campbell
on Counting Stars
love this song..