Name: A Moth Drawn to the Flame by Stan Countz
Duration: 3 min 57 s
Description: Pop song about unrequited love by lyricist and songwriter Stan Countz

Lyricist Stan Countz encapsulates what it's like to love someone from afar, what's it's like to be stuck in the 'friend zone'.

Love Come To Life

Redeemed

Based on Psalm 107
In a fallen world that’s bigger than us, it’s easy to find ourselves lost and alone. Use that as the door to find the reason you were born.

Faithful Love (Psalm 107)

Pop song about unrequited love by lyricist and songwriter Stan Countz

A Moth Drawn to the Flame

Lyrics
The holidays are on their way
Time for tinsel, wreaths and bells
Time to write those cards and take
Those decorations off the shelves

But He's the reason for the season
Not reindeer, sleighs and elves
The worst gift we could ever give
is to be wrapped up in ourselves

The holidays are coming.
Time for gifts and toys
I can hear the drumming
of the Little drummer boy

Why do I feel like running
When I should be full of joy?
I'm runnin' out of money
And my life is one big void

These days are full of stress and strife
But that's not how it has to be
The king came to bring us life
And that abundantly

We've paid too high a price
It ain't 'bout glitz and flash
Christmas without Christ
Is just a waste of cash

He's the reason for the season
Not reindeer, sleighs and elves
The worst gift we could ever give
is to be wrapped up in ourselves

Why do I feel like running
When I should be full of joy?
I'm runnin' out of money
And my life is one big void

These days are full of stress and strife
But that's not how is has to be
The king came to bring us life
And that abundantly

We've paid too high a price
It ain't 'bout glitz and flash
Christmas without Christ
Is just a waste of cash

He came and paid the price
So we'd be saved n blessed
Christmas without Christ
Would be chaos and a mess

Yes, He came n gave His life
Paid the price, passed the test
Yes, Christmas without Christ
Would be chaos and a mess

Christmas Without Christ

Fences we once sat on, have now fallen down
Princes we once spat on, have lost their crown
I hope and I pray, we change our ways soon
Cuz the dish already ran away with the spoon

Humpty Dumpty, stopped all construction of the wall
Our country's destruction has temporarily been stalled
All the kings horses and all the kings men
Can’t put this country back together again

I hope and pray they won’t keep dumbin’ us down
We’re countin’ the days til the sand runs out
He warned us in advance what these days would be like
Then we nailed His feet n hands to the tree with spikes

Jack and Jill hiked up the hill
To fetch a cup of water
Jill fell down and ripped her gown
Then Jack got up and shot her

Nursery rhymes are great and all
But this time we’ve taken a fatal fall
Humpty Dumpty tried to play defense
This country needs to pray and repent

Only the true king can bring true peace
May His kingdom come and never cease
Keep an eye out for His soon return
No doubt we'll see it all crash n burn

This is no modern day fable or fairy tale
This world will fade, His word never fails
I hope and pray this country hits its knees
And returns today to the one true king

Humpty Dumpty sat on the great wall
Lord our country has taken a fatal fall
All the kings horses and all the kings men
Can’t put this country back together again

This is no modern day fable or fairy tale
This world will fade, His word never fails
I hope and pray this country hits its knees
And returns today to the one true king 

The One True King

Who cares how long you plan to live
It’s in His hands, it’s all been heard
If you can’t love or you can’t give
He has a plan and it’s in His Word

Fear God and keep His commands
For this is the whole duty of man
So take His nail-scarred hand
and soon you'ill understand

But take heed if you stand lest you fall
Take His hand and heed His call
It rarely works out like we plan
So build’ bridges instead of walls

Now here's the crux of the matter
Pride goes before a fall
There’s nothin’ sadder than
Climbin’ a ladder that’s leanin’
Against the wrong wall

If your ship has come in
and your flag's flyin' high
Don't slip into sin
Don't be full of pride

Take heed if you stand lest you fall
Take His hand and heed His call
It rarely works out just like we plan
So build’ bridges instead of walls

Now here's the crux of the matter
Pride goes before a fall
There’s nothin’ sadder than
Climbin’ a ladder that’s leanin’
Against the wrong wall

If you’re up against the wall
Take heed if you stand lest you fall
Humble yourself and pray
And obey the Spirit’s call

Take heed if you stand lest you fall
Take His hand and heed His call
And build bridges instead of walls
Bridges instead of walls

Male baritone backed by female alto vocals
If your ship has come in
and your flag's flyin' high
Don't slip into sin
Don't be full of pride

Take heed if you stand lest you fall
Take His hand and heed His call
It rarely works out just like we plan
So build’ bridges instead of walls

Now here's the crux of the matter
Pride goes before a fall
There’s nothin’ sadder than
Climbin’ a ladder that’s leanin’
Against the wrong wall

Just make sure your heart is pure
He’ll try to lure you into his web
Don’t forget what His Word says
Stay humble and you'll be blessed

Male baritone backed by female alto vocals
Cuz pride goes before a fall
Pride goes before a fall
Pride goes before a fall 

Pride Goes Before a Fall

A Change of Heart

Charlie's legacy is impacting America
Left-wing hacks are actin' hysterical
As the baton passes on to Erika
The walls are fallin' down on Jericho

What they're sellin', we just ain't buyin'
Federal felons feeding us to the lions
Right now this army's grievin' n mournin'
Soon there'll be Charlie's on every corner

We're slayin' giants tryin' to tear us apart
We'll be brave and not afraid of the dark
The red sea is just beginning to part
Charlie's legacy burns deep in our hearts

They thought they ended his career
With all the awful taunts and jeers
They launched their darts and spears
This shot'll haunt 'em for years n years

They think they're feeding us to the lions
But they've awakened the sleeping giant
The demon hordes scream n they yell
But we'll be storming the gates of hell

We're slayin' giants tryin' to tear us apart
We'll be brave and not afraid of the dark
The red sea is just beginning to part
Charlie's legacy burns deep in our hearts

They thought they ended his career
With all the awful taunts and jeers
They launched their darts and spears
This shot'll haunt 'em for years n years

Right now this army's grievin' n mournin'
Soon there'll be Charlie's on every corner
They'll wish they'd never fired that bullet
And that trigger -- they'd never pulled it

We're slayin' giants tryin' to tear us apart
We'll be brave and not afraid of the dark
The red sea is just beginning to part
Charlie's legacy burns deep in our hearts

We're slayin' giants tryin' to tear us apart
We'll be brave and not afraid of the dark
The red sea is just beginning to part
Charlie's legacy burns deep in our hearts

Charlie's Legacy - Slayin' Giants

They got great publicity and exposure
By shootin' down those they disagree with
We lost a future president and soldier
They blamed it on right-wing extremists

What was this disagreement over?
We asked as he was laid to rest
Been pushin' for full disclosure
Wonderin' who may be next...

Who will they choose?
Tucker, Megan, or Candace?
What gun will they use?
What weapon will they brandish?

I know these truths
Seem to be outlandish
But when a shooter shoots
Our future dreams vanish

Who are their heroes?
With Gen Z and Gen X?
Who's losin', battin' zero?
Who's key? Who's next?

A hometown hero?
Ex-marine or redneck?
Ben Shapiro, Judge Jeanine or Glenn Beck?
Just wonderin' who's next...

They got great publicity and exposure
By shootin' down those they disagree with
We lost a future president and soldier
They blamed it on right-wing extremists

What was this disagreement over?
We asked as he was laid to rest
Been pushin' for full disclosure
Wonderin' who may be next...

We've got to put a stop
To this awful injustice
Why do we have cops
Juries, lawyers and judges?

Keep getting great publicity and exposure
By taking out those they disagree with
They keep growin' bolder n bolder
These crazy left-wing extremists

But their reign of terror will be over
Once they start seeing more arrests
We ain't fascists, we ain't ogres
Just wonderin' who may be next

Hooo, hooo
Who may be next?
Hooo, hooo
Who may be next? 

Who's Next

They got great publicity and exposure
By shootin' down those they disagree with
We lost a future president and soldier
They blamed it on right-wing extremists

What was this disagreement over?
We asked as he was laid to rest
Been pushin' for full disclosure
Wonderin' who may be next...

Who will they choose?
Tucker, Megan, or Candace?
What gun will they use?
What weapon will they brandish?

I know these truths
Seem to be outlandish
But when a shooter shoots
Our future dreams vanish

Who are their heroes?
With Gen Z and Gen X?
Who's losin', battin' zero?
Who's key? Who's next?

A hometown hero?
Ex-marine or redneck?
Ben Shapiro
Judge Jeanine or Glenn Beck?
Just wonderin' who's next...

They got great publicity and exposure
By shootin' down those they disagreed with
We lost a future president and soldier
They blamed it on right-wing extremists

What was this disagreement over?
We asked as he was laid to rest
Been pushin' for full disclosure
Wonderin' who may be next...

We've got to put a stop
To this awful injustice
Why do we have cops
Juries, lawyers and judges?

Keep getting great publicity and exposure
By taking out those they disagree with
They keep growin' bolder n bolder
These crazy left-wing extremists

But their reign of terror will be over
Once they start seeing more arrests
We ain't fascists, we ain't ogres
Just wonderin' who may be next

Hooo, hooo
Who may be next?
Hooo, hooo
Who may be next? 

Who May Be Next?

God's giving you one last chance
To seek, to knock, to ask
Before the last and final dance
Are you equal to the task?

It ain't based on church attendance
Flagellation, pain or penance
Retribution, rage or vengeance
He offers grace if you're repentant

What will this generation do?
What'll it take to awaken you?
Will you hit your knees n pray?
Or will you push Jesus away?

You're headin' for the crossroads
Which direction ought you to go?
Make the right move, I implore you
No one else can make it for you...

God's giving you one last chance
To seek, to knock, to ask
Before the last and final dance
Are you equal to the task?

It ain't based on church attendance
Flagellation, pain or penance
Retribution, rage or vengeance
He offers grace if you're repentant

He'll commute your sentence
Offers freedom and independence
His kingdom is that tremendous
And we can bask in His presence

What will this generation do?
What'll it take to awaken you?
Will you hit your knees n pray?
Or will you push Jesus away?

I pray you'll make the right choice
Heavenly angels cry n rejoice
When a lost sheep returns to the fold
And you'll walk the streets of gold

You're headin' for the crossroads
Which direction ought you to go?
Make the right move, I implore you
No one else can make it for you...

God's giving you one last chance
To seek, to knock, to ask
Before the last and final dance
Are you equal to the task?

Hooo, hooo
God's giving you one last chance
Hooo, hooo
All you have to do is ask 

One Last Chance - Crossroads

Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz is a genre-bending songwriter with over 300 original songs under his belt — a true craftsman of lyric and melody. From his debut track “Those Hap Happy Days” in 2005, a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of the ’50s and ’60s, Stan has built a musical legacy rooted in meaning, melody, and message.

Writing under the moniker Stan and Be Counted, he stands tall in the world of music as both a creator and a voice of purpose. His catalog spans a kaleidoscope of genres — from contemporary Christian rock and gospel to EDM, country pop, blues, R&B, hip hop, folk, and beyond. Each song is a reflection of his passion for storytelling and his desire to uplift, challenge, and connect.

Whether crafting soul-stirring love ballads, foot-tapping jingles, or heart-pounding hard rock anthems, Stan brings a rare blend of versatility, depth, and soul to every track. He doesn't just write songs — he writes moments you can feel.

Stan Countz is more than an artist — he’s a movement. A call to stand... and be counted. He is a prolific lyricist and lives in Denison, Texas with his artist/photographer wife. 

If you're an Artist looking for a song for the next hit, send me a message. Who knows, I may have a gem and a #1 hit for us both!

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