Onerepublic I Aint Worried (lyrics) May 2026

: While Tedder believes the melodies are entirely different, the band gave a songwriting credit to the Swedish group Peter Bjorn and John because the opening whistle hook reminded some listeners of their 2006 hit "Young Folks".

: Tedder purposefully broke standard songwriting rules by having no pre-chorus and making the first verse only seven seconds long to get straight to the "hook". 🎶 Musical & Lyrical Trivia

: To prove the song fit the movie, Tedder recorded the secret footage on his phone during a Zoom call and edited the song into it himself. Tom Cruise was so impressed by this bold move that he approved the track almost immediately.

: While Tedder believes the melodies are entirely different, the band gave a songwriting credit to the Swedish group Peter Bjorn and John because the opening whistle hook reminded some listeners of their 2006 hit "Young Folks".

: Tedder purposefully broke standard songwriting rules by having no pre-chorus and making the first verse only seven seconds long to get straight to the "hook". 🎶 Musical & Lyrical Trivia

: To prove the song fit the movie, Tedder recorded the secret footage on his phone during a Zoom call and edited the song into it himself. Tom Cruise was so impressed by this bold move that he approved the track almost immediately.