Counting Stars
Audiogroove Lyrics
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Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying 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
Swing my heart across the line
Seek it out and you shall find
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
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
Doing the right thing
I could lie, coudn't I, could lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying 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
I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying 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 are learned
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learned
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learned
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learned
Everything that kills me makes feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying 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 are learned
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learned
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learned
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learned
The lyrics to Audiogroove's song "Counting Stars" paint a picture of a person who is stuck in a rut and dreaming of a different life. The singer is losing sleep, thinking about what life could be like if they stopped counting dollars and started counting stars. They acknowledge that they are doing what they are told and feel something so wrong even though they are doing the right thing. The singer is restless and wants to break free from the status quo but doesn't know how. The money they have made, they watch it burn and the lessons are learned as they make their way towards a brighter future.
The swinging vine metaphor serves as a representation of how the singer perceives life. They are hanging on for dear life, swaying towards a more positive existence. The use of "old" and "young" poignantly addresses the singer's internal turmoil. They are not ancient, but they are no longer spring chickens either. The world feels like a closed-door to the singer, and they are in a profound state of indecisiveness. The lyrics play with irony as everything that is killing the singer makes them feel alive.
The song is a reflective piece of work that addresses the singer's innermost fears and desires. Despite its sense of restlessness and yearning for a better existence, it is an uplifting and relatable song that inspires listeners to pursue their passions and move towards their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
The singer has difficulty sleeping
Dreaming about the things that we could be
The singer imagines a future with his/her partner
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
The singer is devout and seeks spiritual guidance
Said, no more counting dollars
The singer is tired of materialistic pursuits
We'll be counting stars, yeah we'll be counting stars
The singer is looking towards a brighter, more meaningful future
I see this life like a swinging vine
The singer sees life as unpredictable and constantly changing
Swing my heart across the line
The singer takes risks with his/her emotions
And my face is flashing signs
The singer's emotions are written all over his/her face
Seek it out and you shall find
The singer believes in the power of manifestation
Old, but I'm not that old
The singer is experienced, but still youthful
Young, but I'm not that bold
The singer still has insecurities and fears
I don't think the world is sold
The singer is skeptical of societal norms
I'm just doing what we're told
The singer feels pressure to conform to societal norms
I feel something so right
The singer is confident in his/her feelings
Doing the wrong thing
The singer is engaging in behavior that goes against societal norms
I feel something so wrong
The singer is conflicted about his/her feelings and actions
Doing the right thing
The singer is trying to do what is morally correct
I could lie, coudn't I, could lie
The singer is considering being dishonest about his/her feelings
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
The singer enjoys living life to the fullest, even if it's risky or dangerous
I feel the love and I feel it burn
The singer is experiencing intense, passionate love
Down this river, every turn
The singer is navigating through the ups and downs of life
Hope is a four-letter word
The singer is acknowledging that hope is often fleeting
Make that money, watch it burn
The singer is realizing the emptiness of chasing after money
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
The singer finds inspiration in overcoming obstacles and challenges
Take that money
The singer is rejecting materialism
Watch it burn
The singer is unapologetically rejecting societal norms
Sink in the river
The singer is ready to let go of his/her old ways
The lessons are learned
The singer has gained wisdom from his/her experiences
Writer(s): Ryan Tedder
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