Counting Stars
Cyriaque Lyrics
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Dreaming about the things that we could be.
Baby, I've been, I've been playing hard,
Soon no more counting dollars,
We'll be, we'll be counting stars.
Yeah.
I feel your love, and I feel it burn
Hope is a four-letter word,
Make that money, watch it burn
Oh, 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 kills me
Makes me feel alive.
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep,
Dreaming about the things that we could be.
Baby, I've been, I've been playing hard,
Soon 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.
Baby, I've been, I've been playing hard,
Soon no more counting dollars,
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sing in the river
The lessons are learnt
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.
Baby, I've been, I've been playing hard,
Soon 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.
Baby, I've been, I've been playing hard,
Soon no more counting dollars,
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
The song "Counting Stars" by Cyriaque is about dreaming and hoping for a better future. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been losing sleep dreaming about what they could be or do in life, beyond just counting dollars. They hope to achieve something bigger and more meaningful and aspire to count stars, alluding to the idea of great achievement or success. The lyrics also speak to the idea of being true to oneself and not giving in to what society expects them to do or be. While everything that they do may not be easy or right, it makes them feel alive, suggesting that they are willing to take risks and chase their dreams.
The chorus features a repetition of the lines "Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep, dreaming about the things that we could be. Baby, I've been, I've been playing hard, soon no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars." These lines emphasize the idea of the singer dreaming and thinking big, hoping to achieve something that is beyond the immediate financial rewards.
The bridge of the song reflects the idea that even though the world may be trying to sell them an idea or lifestyle, the singer is doing what feels right to them. The line "Everything that kills me makes me feel alive" is a powerful statement, suggesting that the singer is willing to do what it takes to pursue their dreams, even if it comes with risks or dangers.
Overall, the song "Counting Stars" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the idea of dreaming big, following one's instincts and not being afraid to take risks. It encourages listeners to pursue their ambitions and aspirations, even if they might not be the most conventional or financially rewarding.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep,
Dreaming about the things that we could be.
I've been spending a lot of time thinking and imagining about the potential greatness we could achieve, to the point where it's affecting my sleep.
Baby, I've been, I've been playing hard,
Soon no more counting dollars,
We'll be, we'll be counting stars.
I've been working really hard to achieve our goals, so soon we won't have to worry about money and success will come easily like counting stars.
Yeah.
Expression of affirmative/agreement to the previous statement.
I feel your love, and I feel it burn
Down this river, every time.
Hope is a four-letter word,
Make that money, watch it burn.
I feel your passion and love intensely, but it's also causing some destruction and chaos, making me realize that hope alone isn't enough and I need to focus on making money and succeeding.
Oh, 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'm still young and not too daring, but I don't believe the world is irreversibly corrupt, so I'm just following society's expectations and norms for now.
I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing.
I could lie, could lie, could lie,
Everything that kills me
Makes me feel alive.
Although it seems like I'm doing everything right, I sense that something is off or incomplete. I could pretend everything is fine, but ultimately the struggle and obstacles are what make me feel truly alive.
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sing in the river
The lessons are learnt
After we attain financial success, we should still be humble and realize that money isn't everything. We should enjoy life and learn lessons along the way.
Everything that kills me
Makes me feel alive.
Once again emphasizing that difficulties and hurdles are what give meaning and vitality to life.
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep,
Dreaming about the things that we could be.
Baby, I've been, I've been playing hard,
Soon no more counting dollars,
We'll be counting stars.
Reiteration of the first part of the song, underscoring the message that success and fulfillment are imminent if we keep working hard and putting in effort to achieve our aspirations.
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep,
Dreaming about the things that we could be.
Baby, I've been, I've been playing hard,
Soon no more counting dollars,
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Repetition of the main chorus as an impactful end to the song, echoing the importance of striving for excellence and relief from financial burden.
Writer(s): Ryan Tedder
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