Lead singer has explained that the song was born from the stress of financial instability in his 20s.
The official music video for OneRepublic's "Counting Stars" is a visual exploration of the song's themes of ambition, spirituality, and the rejection of materialism. Filmed in , the video's striking imagery and symbolic narrative helped it become the first video by a band to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube. Production & Setting OneRepublic - Counting Stars (Official Music Video)
OneRepublic performs the track in a run-down, leaky basement surrounded by hanging bulbs. This setting represents the "mundane" or corrupted world. Lead singer has explained that the song was
The video features two simultaneous timelines occurring in the same building: Production & Setting OneRepublic performs the track in
Directed by British filmmaker James Lees , known for his work with Bloc Party and Two Door Cinema Club.
On the floor above, a preacher leads a high-energy congregation in a spiritual revival. This symbolizes a "pure" or spiritual world.