my ipod is in recovery mode. if i restore it, will i be able to put back everything that was on it be before and be fine?

My ipod won't update or even turn on. When i connect it to my computer, iTunes says that it's in "recovery mode" and telling me to restore it. But i'm afraid that if i restore, then all my music, apps, and movies will be lost. Will that happen?

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