Stop and Stare

OneRepublic

About Stop and Stare

"Stop and Stare" is the second single by American band OneRepublic from their debut studio album, Dreaming Out Loud (2007). "Stop and Stare" was released to American radio on November 27, 2007. It was later solicited to British radio on December 16, 2007, reaching number-one and to Australian radio on December 17, 2007, reaching number one as well following up on the global success of the previous top ten single "Apologize". The single was released on March 3, 2008, in the United Kingdom. "Stop and Stare" has sold over two million digital downloads worldwide. The song was written by Ryan Tedder, Zach Filkins, Andrew Brown, Eddie Fisher and Tim Myers. "Stop and Stare" is OneRepublic's first non-remixed single. Mixed by Joe Zook. The song starts of with an acoustic guitar riff accompanied by a ringing electric guitar background fill. Both continue throughout the entire song. The song gradually builds up, with bass and drums coming in, as the song approaches the prechorus, before erupting into an emotional chorus led by Ryan's vocals and carried along by the full band. The song climaxes at the bridge, with Ryan's falsetto and an electric guitar tremolo background. In live versions, guitarist Drew Brown plays a tremolo guitar solo during the bridge portion instead of the original recording. 


Year:
2007
3:43
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This town is colder now
I think it's sick of us
It's time to make our move
I'm shakin' off the rust
I've got my heart set on anywhere but here
I'm staring down myself, counting up the years
Steady hands just take the wheel
Every glance is killing me
Time to make one last appeal for the life I lead

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving, but I go nowhere
Yeah, I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be
Stop and stare
You start to wonder why you're here not there
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
But fair ain't what you really need
Oh, can you see what I see

They're tryin' to come back, all my senses push
Untie the weight tags I never thought I could
Steady feet don't fail me now,
I'm gonna run till you can't walk
But something pulls my focus out, and I'm standing down.

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah, I know that everyone get scared
But I've become what I can't be
Stop and stare
You start to wonder why you're here not there
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
But fair ain't what you really need
Oh, you don't need

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah, I know that everyone get scared
But I've become what I can't be
Oh, do you see what I see.

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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 Benjamin Tedder, Andrew John Brown, Eddie Ray Fisher, Zachary Filkins, Timothy John Myers

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Stop and Stare" is a song by OneRepublic, an American pop rock band formed in Colorado in 2002.
Release Date
The song was released as the band’s third single, on November 27, 2007.
Album Inclusion
"Stop and Stare" is part of OneRepublic's debut studio album, "Dreaming Out Loud".
Peak Chart Position
The song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and had great success worldwide, reaching the top 10 in several countries.
Musical Style
The song is primarily based on rock music but also combines elements of pop and alternative genres.
Lyrics Theme
"Stop and Stare" features heartfelt lyrics about feeling stuck or stagnant in life, portraying a story of an individual grappling with his or her own identity.
Music Video
The music video for "Stop and Stare" was directed by Anthony Mandler and filmed in the ghost town of Palmdale, California.
Success in UK
In the United Kingdom, the song became OneRepublic's second top five hit.
Certifications
"Stop and Stare" has received Platinum certifications in several countries, including the United States and Australia.
Songwriters
The song was written by OneRepublic members Ryan Tedder, Zach Filkins, Drew Brown, Eddie Fisher, and Tim Myers.
Cover Versions
Several artists and bands have covered "Stop and Stare", which showcases its popularity worldwide.
Lasting Impact
Even more than a decade after its release, "Stop and Stare" remains one of OneRepublic's most popular and recognized tracks.

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