Wherever I Go

OneRepublic

About Wherever I Go

"Wherever I Go" is a song by American pop rock band OneRepublic from their fourth studio album, Oh My My. The song was written and produced by lead singer Ryan Tedder, bassist/cellist Brent Kutzle and producer Noel Zancanella. It was released as the album's lead single on May 13, 2016. The song's accompanying music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, focuses on a day in the life of a Korean businessman (Kenneth Choi) stuck in his daily routine.


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I know I could lie but I'm telling the truth
Wherever I go there's a shadow of you
I know I could try looking for something new
But wherever I go, I'll be looking for you

Some people lie but they're looking for magic
Others are quietly going insane
I feel alive when I'm close to the madness
No easy love could ever make me feel the same

I know I could lie, but I won't lie to you
Wherever I go, you're the ghost in the room
I don't even try looking for something new
'Cause wherever I go, I'll be looking for you

Some people try but they can't find the magic
Others get down on their knees and they pray
I come alive when I'm close to the madness
No easy love could ever make me feel the same
Make me feel the same
Make me feel the same, same, same

I know I could lie but I'm telling the truth
Wherever I go there's a shadow of you
I know I could try looking for something new
But wherever I go, I'll be looking for you
Wherever I go, I'll be looking for you, you

Some people pray to their God for some magic
'Cause no easy love could ever make them feel the same
No easy love could ever make me feel the same
Make me feel the same, same, same

I know I could lie but I'm telling the truth
Wherever I go there's a shadow of you
I know I could try looking for something new
But wherever I go, I'll be looking for you

You think it's a lie when I'm telling the truth
Wherever I go, I'll be looking for you
Wherever I go, I'll be looking for you
Looking for you, looking for you, ah

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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, NOEL ZANCANELLA, BRENT KUTZLE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

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11 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"Wherever I Go" reached the top 10 on the Official UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 6 in 2016.
Album Release
The song is the first single released from the band's fourth studio album, "Oh My My."
Song Release
"Wherever I Go" was released by OneRepublic on May 13, 2016.
Music Video
The music video for the song was premiered on YouTube on May 17, 2016. The video features actor Kenneth Choi, who is best known for his roles in "The Wolf of Wall Street" and the TV series, "Sons of Anarchy."
Songwriters and Producers
The song was written and produced by Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, and Noel Zancanella, all members of OneRepublic.
Unique Genre Blend
The song blends pop-rock with elements of electronic dance music, showcasing OneRepublic's versatility.
Popular among Fans
As of 2021, the music video for "Wherever I Go" holds over 100 million views on YouTube.
Chart Success Worldwide
Besides its success in the UK, "Wherever I Go" also peaked within the top 20 in several countries, including Austria, Ireland, and Switzerland.
Used for Commercial
Microsoft used the song for promoting its Surface Pro.
High Rotation
Despite not reaching the top in major music markets like the US (it peaked at number 74 on Billboard Hot 100), the song was a radio favorite worldwide and received high rotation.
Song Meaning
The song touches on themes of persistence, longing, and unfulfilled emotional needs.

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