Counting On You
Kirby Krackle Lyrics
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a baby sent in orbit. It lands in a field
they raise it as their own
He's here with us now
the one we turn to to save us.
The last son to shine
we're counting on you
We're counting on you
to save us from a burning building.
We're counting on you
to follow us in to the night.
We're counting on you
to pull us up when we are drowning.
We're counting on you to be true
as you are guarding from the shadows.
A light in the sky
and then we know that you're around.
So we sleep ever tight
as you're protecting from the rooftops.
On the darkest of nights
we're counting on you
We're counting on you
to save us from a burning building.
We're counting on you
when we are falling in the the night.
We're counting on you
to tell us everything's all right.
We're counting on you
to save us from a burning building
We're counting on you.
We're counting on you
to follow us in to the night.
We're counting on you.
We're counting on you
to pull us up when we are drowning.
And we're counting on you.
And we're counting on you.
The lyrics to Kirby Krackle's song "Counting On You" capture the essence of a superhero narrative. The opening lines describe the tragic origins of the superhero, who is sent from a planet that has exploded and is taken in and raised by a family on Earth. The rest of the song is addressed to this superhero, who is the one person that people turn to when the world is in crisis. The refrain "we're counting on you" is repeated throughout and emphasizes the dependence that people have on the superhero.
The superhero's primary role is to save people from danger, whether it's rescuing them from burning buildings, being a guiding light in the darkness, or helping them when they are drowning. The lyrics also suggest that the superhero is a solitary figure, watching over people from the shadows and protecting them from harm. The song creates a sense of hope that the superhero can always be relied upon to keep people safe, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
A planet explodes
A planet has blown up, possibly from a catastrophic event.
a baby sent in orbit. It lands in a field
A baby is sent away from their doomed planet and lands in a random field.
they raise it as their own
The baby is taken in and raised by the inhabitants of the planet where it landed.
He's here with us now
The baby has grown up and is now living among the people who raised it.
the one we turn to to save us.
The person is seen as a hero and is relied upon to help others in times of need.
The last son to shine
This person is seen as the last hope for many people.
we're counting on you
We are putting all of our trust and hope in this hero to help us.
to save us from a burning building.
We need this hero to rescue us from a dangerous situation.
to follow us in to the night.
We need this hero to join us and help us in a difficult situation that we are facing at night.
to pull us up when we are drowning.
We need this hero to help us when we are in a desperate situation and struggling to survive.
to be true as you are guarding from the shadows.
We rely on this hero to stay true to their duties and protect us from potential threats in the darkness.
A light in the sky
This hero is often recognized by their unique symbol in the sky that is a sign of their presence.
and then we know that you're around.
Seeing the symbol in the sky serves as confirmation that this hero is present and has our backs.
So we sleep ever tight
Knowing that this hero is watching over us and keeping us safe allows us to sleep soundly.
as you're protecting from the rooftops.
This hero is always on duty, watching over us from above and keeping us safe from any impending danger.
On the darkest of nights
Even in the worst situations, we still rely on this hero to be our beacon of hope and help us through.
when we are falling in the the night.
When we are experiencing a difficult situation at night, we count on this hero to come to our aid and guide us to safety.
to tell us everything's all right.
We rely on this hero to reassure us and let us know that everything will be okay.
We're counting on you
Repeated emphasis on the hero's importance and our reliance on them.
And we're counting on you.
Continuation of emphasizing the hero's importance and our reliance on them.
Contributed by Nora L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.