Onerepublic - Counting Stars (official Music Video) Official

It was the first video by a band to reach 1 billion views (achieved on November 2, 2015) and currently has over 4.2 billion views , ranking it among the top 20 most-viewed videos on the platform.

Directed by British filmmaker James Lees , known for his work with Bloc Party and Two Door Cinema Club. OneRepublic - Counting Stars (Official Music Video)

An alligator prowls through the basement where the band is playing. Interpretations suggest it represents the inherent danger and predatory nature of a world focused on "counting dollars". It was the first video by a band

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 Production & Setting