Counting Stars
"Counting Stars" is a song by the 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 second single on June 14, 2013.
The song is the band's most successful single, 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 2025, the video has received 4.25 billion views on YouTube.
In September 2023, OneRepublic released a reimagined version of the song, featuring a slower tempo and a new backing track.
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