You came with love pure and true
When I was an immature youth
Simple man with hands that build
You were the lamb that love killed

But here I am, now an old man
Wanting to know Your plan
Wanting to do Your will
Can you use me still?

I pray we'll start to understand
And place our hearts into Your hands
We've gone astray, but we're Your lambs
Break these chains, and save our land

Break these chains we've made ourselves
Save us from the grave and hell
Only Your grace can save our land
We place our hearts into your hands

The flame's been fanned
In Your grace we stand
Break these chains
And save our land

The walls we built so high
Are built of guilt and pride
But the cross on which You died
Will unite and not divide

I pray we'll start to understand
And place our hearts into Your hands
We've gone astray, but we're Your lambs
Break these chains, and save our land

Break these chains we've made ourselves
Save us from the grave and hell
Only Your grace can save our land
We place our hearts into your hands

Only You can save our land
Take our hearts into Your hands
Like lost lambs, we gone astray
But we're calling out today

Break these chains we've made ourselves
Save us from the grave and hell
Only Your grace can save our land
We place our hearts into your hands...

The flame's been fanned
In Your grace we stand
Break these chains
And save our land

If we humble our hearts before You
And turn away from selfish pride
If we pray and seek Your face
You'll be standing by our side

Only You can save our land
We place our hearts into Your hands
If we stand and watch and pray
Your hand of judgement You will stay

Break these chains we've made ourselves
Save us from the grave and hell
Only Your grace can save our land
We place our hearts into Your hands...

The flame's been fanned
In Your grace we stand
Only You can save our land
Only You can save our land 

Break These Chains

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!