Counting Stars
OneRepublic
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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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Written by: Ryan Tedder
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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).
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Genre ClassificationThe song can be classified within the genres of folk-pop, pop-rock, and alternative rock. It also contains elements of dance-pop and folktronica.
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Lyrics InspirationTedder 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".
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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".
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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.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by James Lees, interestingly features the band performing in a basement where the floor starts collapsing.
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Sales AchievementIt was certified diamond by the RIAA for sales and streams exceeding 10 million.
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LongevityThe song spent 25 consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, making it OneRepublic's longest charting hit.
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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.
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Uses in Popular CultureThe 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).
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Cover VersionsPopular artists like Christina Grimmie, Alex Goot, and Chrissy Costanza have done cover performances of "Counting Stars."
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