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If I Lose Myself

OneRepublic · 2013

8 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock

An uplifting blend of anthemic pop rock and electronic elements that invites listeners to embrace the moment.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    If I Lose Myself (album version) — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, showcasing a powerful chorus and anthemic quality that embodies the themes of seizing the moment in life.
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    If I Lose Myself (Love Thy Brother remix) — The remix adds an energetic twist to the original, illustrating the song's versatility and its appeal across different musical contexts.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single blends pop rock and electronic sounds effectively but lacks depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

  • The track features a steady build-up with layered instrumentation that culminates in a powerful chorus.
  • The remix offers a different tempo and arrangement, emphasizing electronic elements over the original's rock foundation.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — The single marked a significant point post their successful album, Waking Up.
Themes
seizing the moment· post-success ambition
Career context
If I Lose Myself marked a significant point in OneRepublic's career as their first release after the commercial success of their second album, Waking Up. Released in early 2013, it aimed to capitalize on their growing popularity and further establish their sound within the pop-rock landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Coldplay· The Fray· Imagine Dragons
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 If I Lose Myself (album version) 4:01
  • 2 If I Lose Myself (Love Thy Brother remix) 4:03

What to play next

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2016

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