Counting Stars
Oliver Harrigan feat. Second Avenue 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 ye shall find.
Old but I'm not that old
Young but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
And I I I I feel something so right by doing the wrong thing
And I I I I feel something so wrong by doing the right thing
I could lie, couldn't I, couldn't I?
Every thing 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
Ye-e-yeah
I feel her love
And I feel it burn down this river every time
Hope is our four-letter word, make that money watch it burn
Old but, I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
And I I I I feel something so wrong by doing the right thing
I could lie, couldn't I, couldn't I?
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
Oh, take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
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
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
The lyrics of "Counting Stars" by Oliver Harrigan feat. Second Avenue are deeply reflective, encouraging listeners to dream big and not let the monetary value of life hold them back. The song also touches on the idea of feeling lost and uncertain, but ultimately holding onto hope and continuing to push forward. The chorus, "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" reiterates the idea that success should not be judged by financial accomplishments but instead by the fulfillment of one's own potential.
The verses in the song reinforce the theme of pushing boundaries and taking risks even if it means going against the norm. The singer mentions how they are not too old or too young but still feel the pressure to conform to societal expectations. Additionally, the lyrics, "Everything that kills me makes me feel alive" point towards the idea of taking calculated risks to live life to the fullest.
Overall, the song presents an encouraging message of hope, resilience, and perseverance in the face of adversity. The catchy upbeat melody and empowering lyrics have made it a popular hit among listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep
I've been staying awake, anxious about what could be
Dreaming about the things that we could be
Imagining positive outcomes for our future together
But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard
I've been deeply and sincerely asking for guidance and help
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars
We will focus on intangible things of value instead of just money
Yeah, we'll be counting stars
We will measure and appreciate our success in a different way
I see this life like a swinging vine
I perceive life as a swiftly moving journey
Swing my heart across the line
I take risks and put myself out there emotionally
In my face is flashing signs
There are indications and signals all around me
Seek it out and ye shall find
If we look for opportunities, they will appear
Old but I'm not that old
I'm experienced, but not outdated
Young but I'm not that bold
I'm still learning and growing, not overly confident
And I don't think the world is sold
I don't believe everything is controlled by money or power
I'm just doing what we're told
I'm following societal expectations and norms
And I I I I feel something so right by doing the wrong thing
Sometimes breaking the rules feels like the right choice
And I I I I feel something so wrong by doing the right thing
Sometimes sticking to the rules feels wrong
I could lie, couldn't I, couldn't I?
I could pretend, but I don't want to
Every thing that kills me makes me feel alive.
Taking risks and living dangerously can be exhilarating
And I feel her love
I feel the affection and care of my partner
And I feel it burn down this river every time
Her love flows through me and fills me with passion
Hope is our four-letter word, make that money watch it burn
We have hope for the future, and money isn't our main priority
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Overcoming challenges can give us the courage to soar
Oh, take that money watch it burn,
We don't need to value money above all else
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Reflecting on our experiences and learning from them
Take that money watch it burn,
Repeated emphasis on the insignificance of money
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Taking risks can make us feel more alive and fulfilled
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Suchet M.
Their voices go crazilly well together
Charles Pratt
Oliver and Tom, you are both so super talented. This is AMAZING! Thanks for sharing it, and I'm as thrilled to listen as you were to perform it! God bless, Brother Charlie
bexhillguy
This is so good Oliver, you just keep getting better and better. nice one mate
RXRom4
This was Really awesome guys! What a treat! Thanks for sharing. :)
Keith Magnus
This is pure vocal treasure, Oliver Harrigan this collab is amazing! Would be great to see some more! Peace <3
kyle8152011
Oh my god, love this song so much. You guys are great !
Alexandra Ward
Wow your an amazing singer love your covers!
TheJordaneers
love it
Killua Zaoldyeck
That was really good guys, loved it. :)
Analee Pham
I love this song you guys sound great