Counting Stars

OneRepublic

About Counting Stars

"Counting Stars" is a song by American pop rock band OneRepublic from their third studio album, Native (2013). The song was written by lead singer Ryan Tedder, and produced by Tedder and Noel Zancanella. It was released as the album's third single on June 14, 2013. The song has been one of the band's most successful singles, reaching number one in many countries including Canada and the United Kingdom, number two in the United States, and top ten in 20 countries. It has sold over 1 million copies in the United Kingdom. The song's accompanying music video, directed by James Lees, features the band performing in the ground floor of a building beneath an ongoing church congregation on the upper floor. As of September 2019, the video has received over 2.8 billion views on YouTube and is the 11th most watched video of all time on the site. 


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2013
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Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin' 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
In my faces flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find
The 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
I, feel something so right
Doing the wrong thing
I, feel something so wrong
But doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive

Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin' 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
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I, feel something so wrong
But doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly

Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars

Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned

Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned

Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned

Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned

Everything that kills me makes me feel alive

Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars

(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)

(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)

(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)

(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)

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OneRepublic

OneRepublic is an American pop rock band from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Formed in 2002 by Ryan Tedder and Zach Filkins, the band achieved massive success on MySpace, becoming the most prominent unsigned act on the website then. They signed onto Mosley Music Group in 2006, and released their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud in 2007 more »

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Written by: Ryan Tedder

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

About Its Creation
"Counting Stars" was written by Ryan Tedder, the lead vocalist of OneRepublic. It was the third single released from their third studio album, "Native" (2013).
Genre Classification
The song can be classified within the genres of folk-pop, pop-rock, and alternative rock. It also contains elements of dance-pop and folktronica.
Lyrics Inspiration
Tedder said the lyrics were inspired by his own life and the various stresses and hardships he was experiencing at the time. It's about laying in bed at night and not being able to sleep because of a constant worry, hence "Counting Stars".
Chart Success
"Counting Stars" was a massive commercial success. It reached Number 1 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart, Number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was in the top ten in various international charts. It was OneRepublic’s biggest hit since "Apologize".
Achievement
"Counting Stars" earned the band its first-ever Billboard Music Award nomination in 2014. The hit song also received a nomination for the best pop duo/group performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by James Lees, interestingly features the band performing in a basement where the floor starts collapsing.
Sales Achievement
It was certified diamond by the RIAA for sales and streams exceeding 10 million.
Longevity
The song spent 25 consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, making it OneRepublic's longest charting hit.
Cross-Cultural Appeal
"Counting Stars" had an impressive global impact, hitting top charts in multiple countries including the UK, Canada, Ireland, Germany, Australia, and many others.
Uses in Popular Culture
The song has also been used in numerous media and promotional campaigns, such as television shows ("The Vampire Diaries", "Dancing with the Stars"), commercials (IKEA), and sport events (FIFA 14 video game).
Cover Versions
Popular artists like Christina Grimmie, Alex Goot, and Chrissy Costanza have done cover performances of "Counting Stars."

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