A Thematic Analysis Of The Song 'Counting Stars'

Another key piece of criteria in which “Counting Stars” succeeds is in connections, whether it be towards all of society or towards one’s own personal battles in life. The song is heavily relatable to the world, as it was written with an issue prominent all over the world in mind. There is no man or woman on Earth who is a stranger to the deadly influence of money and the horror it can bring. Its power is international and it is the basis of the entire human civilization. No matter what country one is in, money problems can always be relatable. Lack of money leads to problems like debt and poverty, while excess of money leads to issues like governmental corruption, inflammation and eventually recession. Therefore, “Counting Stars” has a universal message which can be taken and applied to the world at any point in history.
Aside from the bible verse summarizing the dilemma with money and the allusion to another bible verse within the song, both works have essentially the same core message: to be free from the troubles around us and seek the right path. In the Bible’s case, one must free himself from sin (which is all around us today) and strive to live a faithful life. In the case of “Counting Stars,” the song talks about being free from financial stress and seeking out the good life, a life free of tension, stress and worries. These two seemingly different forms of media share the same message, allowing “Counting Stars” to easily connect to the themes and meanings portrayed within the Bible. The song makes a strong connection to trends in today’s society as well. In our modern community, a man’s success and well-being is often determined by the number of digits on his paycheque or how expensive his belongings