Counting Stars
Jason Goodman Lyrics
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Dreaming about that things 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 couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about that things 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 that things 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 couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about that things 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 that things 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 learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sing in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Everything that kills me makes feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about that things 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 that things 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 learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the rive The lessons are learnt
The lyrics of Counting Stars by Jason Goodman are about living life to the fullest and taking risks without worrying about money. The first verse talks about dreaming of what could be and praying hard for a better future. The chorus repeats the same lyrics and emphasizes the shift from counting dollars to counting stars, which means enjoying life's experiences instead of obsessing over money.
The second verse uses metaphors to describe life as a swinging vine, and the singer as someone willing to take risks and "cross the line". He believes that if one seeks something passionately, they will find it. The third verse talks about feeling right while doing the wrong thing and feeling wrong while doing the right thing. The singer implies that he does not fit into either label and is just doing what he's told.
Throughout the song, the lyrics repeat the idea that everything that seems dangerous in life, such as risking money or taking risks, makes the singer feel more alive. This sentiment is reflected in the closing lines of the song, as the singer advises listeners to take their money and let it burn away, because the lessons learned will be valuable.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Recently, I've been going without rest
Dreaming about that things we could be
Fantasizing about potentialities
But, baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
But, dear, I've been earnestly asking for help
Said, no more counting dollars
Declaring, it's not all about the money anymore
We'll be counting stars, yeah, we'll be counting stars
We'll measure success by other means
I see this life like a swinging vine
This existence resembles a pendulum motion
Swing my heart across the line
I dare cross emotional bounds
And my face is flashing signs
My facial expressions are indicative
Seek it out and you shall find
You'll discover by exploring
Old, but I'm not that old
I'm no longer young, but still youthful
Young, but I'm not that bold
I'm not as daring as some youngsters
I don't think the world is sold
I don't believe everyone has a price
I'm just doing what we're told
I'm following instructions, just like others
I feel something so right
I sense something inherently good
Doing the wrong thing
Despite that, I may not be doing the best option
I feel something so wrong
Although it goes against my conscience
Doing the right thing
I'm trying to make ethical decisions
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
I can't deceive myself
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Every experience that appears harmful, lifts my spirit
I feel the love and I feel it burn
I perceive affection with intensity
Down this river, every turn
On this course, with every bend
Hope is a four-letter word
Confidence is a term with modest length
Make that money, watch it burn
Earn some cash and watch it vanish
Take that money
Grab that dough
Sing in the river
Shout while jumping in the stream
The lessons are learnt
Learning moments are achieved
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Challenges that seem overwhelming, motivate me
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.