Onerepublic - Counting Stars (official Music Video) Direct

On the floor above, a preacher leads a high-energy congregation in a spiritual revival. This symbolizes a "pure" or spiritual world.

Shot on May 10, 2013 , in the basement of a historic African American church (reportedly the second-oldest in the US) in New Orleans, Louisiana . Release Date: Premiered on May 31, 2013 .

The video uses a mix of warm, glowing light bulbs and dark, moody basement scenery, contrasting with the bright, energetic religious service upstairs. Narrative & Symbolism OneRepublic - Counting Stars (Official Music Video)

Directed by British filmmaker James Lees , known for his work with Bloc Party and Two Door Cinema Club.

The lyrics contrast the literal stress of "counting dollars" to pay bills with the figurative "counting stars," which represents dreaming, hope, and finding meaning beyond material wealth. On the floor above, a preacher leads a

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 Release Date: Premiered on May 31, 2013

Tedder began writing the song while staying at the Hamptons estate of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, but he finished it later on the Greek island of Santorini to capture a specific, "huge" feeling. Notable Achievements