Count Every Star
Donnie & The Dreamers Lyrics

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Count every star in the midnight sky
Count every rose, every firefly
For that's how many times I miss you
Heaven knows I miss you

Count every leaf on a willow tree
Count every wave on a stormy sea
Count every star and darling when you do

You'll know the times I have cried for you

Count every leaf on a willow tree
Count every wave on a stormy sea

Count every star and darling when you do
You'll know the times I have cried for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Donnie and the Dreamers' song "Count Every Star" paint a clear picture of the pain and longing the singer feels in the absence of their loved one. The first stanza implores the listener to count every star in the midnight sky, every rose, and every firefly, emphasizing the width and depth of the pain that the singer feels. The use of nature imagery is effective in further depicting the vastness of the pain and shows how the singer believes that missing their loved one is as endless as the stars in the sky. The chorus repeats the same structure as the opening lines, which highlights the strength of the singer’s emotions. They want the listener to understand that they can't stop thinking about their loved one and that they ache for them dearly.

The second stanza is a plea for the listener to count every leaf on a willow tree, and every wave on a stormy sea, illustrating that the singer perceives the task they are asking of the listener as impossible. The use of hyperbole in this stanza conveys a sense of futility and desperation, where counting the waves of the sea seems as unachievable as getting over the loss of their loved one. The final line of the second stanza, "You'll know the times I have cried for you," is a powerful statement of the singer's emotional state, emphasizing the depth of their pain.

Overall, "Count Every Star" is a poignant and emotive song that conveys the depth, breadth, and strength of the singer's emotions towards their loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

Count every star in the midnight sky
Take the time to count every single star that shines above us during the darkest parts of the night

Count every rose, every firefly
Make sure you count not only the flowers, but every single firefly you see buzzing around during the dark night

For that's how many times I miss you
The amount of stars, roses, and fireflies that exist is an accurate representation of the number of times I've missed you and longed for your company

Heaven knows I miss you
My level of missing you is understood by the heavens above, adding weight to the significance of my feelings

Count every leaf on a willow tree
Take the time to find every single leaf that you can find on the long branches of the weeping willow tree

Count every wave on a stormy sea
Endure the waves and stormy conditions of the powerful ocean to count every single wave that exists

Count every star and darling when you do
If you're able to count every single star in the sky, then also take the time to count every other nature-related entity mentioned, all of which add up to just how deeply I miss you

You'll know the times I have cried for you
By fully counting every item listed, you'll be able to get a sense of the magnitude of emotions that have been expressed through my many tears shed for you

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAMMY GALLOP, BERNARD PAUL MARIE GEORGES MICHEL, BRUNO ANDRE COQUATRIX

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