The video features two simultaneous timelines occurring in the same building:
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. OneRepublic - Counting Stars (Official Music Video)
On the floor above, a preacher leads a high-energy congregation in a spiritual revival. This symbolizes a "pure" or spiritual world. The video features two simultaneous timelines occurring in