Counting Stars
Alonzo Holt feat. Shelton Holt 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
Like a swinging vine
In my face is flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find
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
At doing the wrong thing
I feel something so wrong
At doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about 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
And I feel something so wrong
At doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
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
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about 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
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 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
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about 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
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons I learned
The song "Counting Stars" by Alonzo Holt feat. Shelton Holt is about a person who is dreaming about what their life could be and praying for a change. They are tired of counting dollars and want to start counting stars, which represents greater aspirations and dreams. The singer feels that they are not old yet, but not bold enough to pursue the things they really want. They also think that the world is not sold, and that they are just following what others tell them to do. Despite this, they feel something so right while doing the wrong thing, and something so wrong while doing the right thing. They couldn't lie about the fact that everything that kills them also makes them feel alive.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to stop focusing on money and start focusing on their dreams. They have been losing sleep over these dreams and are praying hard for them to come true. The second verse talks about feeling the love and feeling it burn. The singer is going with the flow of life, and hope is a four-letter word. The lesson they learned is that everything that kills them also makes them feel alive. The song encourages listeners to take risks and chase their dreams, even if it means going against what society tells them to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Recently, I have been having trouble sleeping
Dreaming about the things that we could be
I have been envisioning the potential future opportunities
But baby I been, I been prayin' hard
However, I have been fervently praying
Said no more counting dollars
I have decided to stop worrying about money
We'll be counting stars
Instead, we will focus on our aspirations and goals
Yeah, we'll be counting stars
We will pursue our dreams with a determined mindset
I see this life
I view life in a certain way
Like a swinging vine
It is comparable to a vine swinging in the wind
Swing my heart across the line
I am taking risks and putting my heart out there
In my face is flashing signs
Everywhere I look, there are signs pointing me in different directions
Seek it out and ye shall find
But if I continue searching, I will eventually find the right path
Old, but I'm not that old
Although I am getting older, I am still relatively young
Young, but I'm not that bold
I may be young, but I am not reckless or impulsive
And I don't think the world is sold
I do not believe that everything in the world can be bought or sold
I'm just doing what we're told
Instead, I am following societal conventions and expectations
I feel something so right
Sometimes, I experience a strong sense of correctness
At doing the wrong thing
Even if it is not the socially acceptable thing to do
I feel something so wrong
But at other times, I feel like I am acting inappropriately
At doing the right thing
Even if it is what everyone else is doing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
I am incapable of being untruthful
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Oddly, I feel most alive when I am in extreme situations
And I feel the love
I am capable of experiencing strong emotions
And I feel it burn
Even if those emotions are intense or uncomfortable
Down this river every turn
As I journey through life, I encounter challenges at every step
Hope is a four letter word
Despite my challenges, I still have hope for the future
Make that money
People often prioritize making money over other things
Watch it burn
But sometimes, money cannot buy happiness or solve problems
And everything that kills me makes me wanna fly
It is strange that my struggles can sometimes make me feel free and liberated
Sink in the river
Sometimes, I feel like I am drowning
The lessons I learned
But despite my difficulties, I am always learning and growing
Contributed by Michael F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.