Counting Stars
™ ONEREPUBLIC Lyrics
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Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Yeah, we'll be counting stars
I see this life
Swing my heart across the line
In my faces flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find
The old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I, feel something so right
Doing the wrong thing
I, feel something so wrong
But doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
I feel the love
And I feel it burn
Down this river every turn
Hope is a four letter word
Make that money
Watch it burn
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I, feel something so wrong
But doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)
(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)
(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)
(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)
The lyrics to "Counting Stars" by ONEREPUBLIC touch on the themes of taking risks, chasing one's dreams, and finding a sense of purpose. The singer talks about losing sleep over the possibilities of what could be, and rejecting the idea of solely counting dollars or material possessions. Instead, the focus is on counting stars, a metaphor for reaching for something greater and more meaningful.
The second verse touches on the idea of following the rules, but also feeling something so right, even if it seems like the wrong thing. This highlights the struggles of following one's heart or one's instincts, even if it goes against convention. The chorus repeats the sentiment of dreaming and hoping for something more, and rejecting the idea of counting dollars.
The final section repeats the idea of taking risks and facing the consequences, using imagery of money sinking in a river. The lyrics have a universal appeal, speaking to anyone who has ever had dreams or aspirations, and the struggle to balance those with practical considerations.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Recently, I have not been getting much sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
I am imagining all the possibilities of our future
But baby I been, I been prayin' hard
I have been praying hard for our future
Said no more counting dollars
I am done counting money and solely focusing on wealth
We'll be counting stars
Instead, we will focus on our dreams and aspirations
Yeah, we'll be counting stars
Counting stars represents our dreams and goals
I see this life
I view life as if it's a journey
Like a swinging vine
Life is like a vine and I am hanging on to it
Swing my heart across the line
I am trying my best to reach my goals
In my faces flashing signs
Every experience in life is giving me a lesson
Seek it out and ye shall find
If you look for something hard enough, you will come across it
The old, but I'm not that old
I am not that old, just a little bit experienced
Young, but I'm not that bold
Even though I am young, I am not that brave yet
And I don't think the world is sold
I don’t think the world has been sold yet, there is still hope
I'm just doing what we're told
I am following the rules, just like everyone else does
I, feel something so right
I have a strong gut feeling that I am on the right path
Doing the wrong thing
Even though it might seem like I am doing the wrong thing
I, feel something so wrong
My conscience bothers me, like I am doing something wrong
But doing the right thing
However, I know that I am doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
I might lie to myself sometimes
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Even though it may have a bad impact on me, I still feel alive
I feel the love
I am experiencing a lot of love
And I feel it burn
The passion is so strong that it burns
Down this river every turn
Every turn in life is like a river, it has its own flow
Hope is a four letter word
Hope is the only thing that keeps us going
Make that money
Earn as much money as possible
Watch it burn
But do not be too attached to it, it might burn down
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Every struggle that tries to hold me back inspires me to move forward
Take that money and watch it burn
Do not be too attached to money, it might lead to destruction
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Life experiences teach us valuable lessons to hold onto
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RYAN TEDDER
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