All the Right Moves

OneRepublic

About All the Right Moves

"All the Right Moves" is the lead single by American band OneRepublic from their second studio album Waking Up (2009). It was released to mainstream radio on September 24, 2009 and released for digital download on October 6, 2009. It is the band's first single of the album for all countries except Austria and Germany, where "Secrets" serves as the first single from the new album. Frontman Ryan Tedder blogged on his Myspace page that before the song's release as a single the band had already performed it live on many occasions. He added, "however the recorded version is quite another animal than what we performed live—it's better, we hope you like it—this might be the most fun energetic song we've ever tackled."A low quality version of the song was published by the band on September 3, 2009, while a higher quality version of the song can be found on their official Myspace page and official band website. This song was used as the theme song for The CW's reality show, High Society. 


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2009
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(All the right friends in all the right places)
So yeah we're going down
(All the right moves in all the right places)
So yeah we're going down

Paint a picture of the perfect place
They've got it better than when anyone's told ya,
I'll be the King of Hearts, you're the Queen of Spades
And we'll fight for you like we were soldiers

I know we've got it good
But they've got it made
And the grass is getting greener each day
I know things are looking up
But soon they'll take us down
Before anybody's knowing our name

They've got all the right friends in all the right places
So yeah, we're going down
They've got all the right moves in all the right faces
So yeah, we're going down

Everybody knows, everybody knows where we're going
Yeah, we're going down
I said, everybody knows, everybody knows where we're going
Yeah, we're going down

Do you think I'm special, do you think I'm nice
Am I bright enough to shine in your spaces
Between the noise you hear and the sound you like
Are we just sinking in the ocean of faces

It can't be possible that rain can fall,
Only when it's over our heads
The sun is shining everyday, but it's far away
Over the world it's said, they've got, they've got

All the right friends, in all the right places
So yeah we're going down
We got all the right moves in all the right places
So yeah we're going down

Everybody knows, everybody knows where we're going
Yeah, we're going down
Everybody knows, everybody knows where we're going
Yeah, we're going down (going down, going down, going down, going down)

It don't matter what you see
I know I could never be
Someone that'll look like you
It don't matter what you say
I know I could never face
Someone that could sound like you

(All the right friends, in all the right places
So yeah we're going down
They got all the right moves in all the right places
So yeah we're going down)

(All the right friends, in all the right places
So yeah we're going down
They got all the right moves in all the right places
So yeah we're going down)

Said, everybody knows everybody knows where we're going
Yeah we're going down
I said, everybody knows everybody knows where we're going
Yeah we're going down (going down, going down, going down)

Yeah we're going down
Yeah we're going down
(All the right moves, hey)
Yeah we're going down
(All the right moves, hey)
Yeah we're going down

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OneRepublic

OneRepublic is an American pop rock band from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Formed in 2002 by Ryan Tedder and Zach Filkins, the band achieved massive success on MySpace, becoming the most prominent unsigned act on the website then. They signed onto Mosley Music Group in 2006, and released their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud in 2007 more »

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Written by: RYAN TEDDER

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12 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"All the Right Moves" is a song by the American pop rock band OneRepublic from their second studio album, "Waking Up" (2009).
Song Popularity
The song was released as the album's lead single in the United States and was released as the second international single.
Chart Performance
"All the Right Moves" peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the band's second top 20 single.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Wayne Isham and assembled a large cast at the Park Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. The video explores the theme of outcasts and freaks being pit against a seemingly perfect society.
Lyrics and Meaning
The lyrics of the song have been interpreted as a self-reflection, with lead singer Ryan Tedder addressing how one's decisions might affect their life dramatically. He's quoted as saying the song is about everyone taking the wrong approach and how we all make mistakes.
Band’s Opinion
Tedder has also explained that "All the Right Moves" is his favorite track on the album, saying, "It's unlike anything on the radio ... It's head-nodding, foot-tapping, funky."
Soundtrack Inclusion
The song was used in promotions for the 2010 film "Easy A."
Music Influence
The song's catchy pop rock style with a dash of funk was appreciated by critics, confirming OneRepublic's versatility as a band.
Live Performances
"All the Right Moves" has become a favorite during OneRepublic's live shows and has been performed on various television shows like "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
International Success
Outside the U.S., the song was also successful in countries such as Germany and Austria, where it peaked at numbers 8 and 9 respectively.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "All the Right Moves," demonstrating its popularity and influence since its release.
Production Credits
The song was produced by the band's lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, along with other band members Brent Kutzle and Noel Zancanella.

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