Tedder describes it as a "morbid concept" turned into a celebration of the present moment—if life only has 60 to 90 seconds left, you spend them in total connection with another person. Video Concept and Plot
The official music video for , directed by Michael Muller , was released on January 24, 2013, as the lead single for their third album, Native . While the song’s euphoric dance-pop production suggests a standard party anthem, it is anchored by a darker, more personal inspiration. The Meaning and Inspiration OneRepublic - If I Lose Myself (Official Music Video)
The music video avoids literal depictions of a plane crash, which Tedder felt would be too difficult for fans to watch repeatedly. Instead, it uses a scavanger-hunt narrative: Tedder describes it as a "morbid concept" turned
The core message is about finding peace in a moment of sheer panic because the person you love is by your side. The Meaning and Inspiration The music video avoids
The lyrics describe a plane going down from 40,000 feet.
Frontman Ryan Tedder has stated that the song is rooted in his "buried, latent fear of flying".
The clues lead the group to a secret, underground OneRepublic concert in a dark, smoke-filled room.