Things for which I'm grateful by singer-songwriter Stan Countz

Grateful

Everyday people confuse physical desire and confused emotions for real and lasting love. ln it's wake is a pattern of destroyed lives left behind. I once knew what it is to be among them, clawing upward through circles of sin, desperate to break free. The Lord came and rescued my soul with true love that never controls. I found it in arms—now I know. No more tricks for the show....Fighting for a seat on a train that leads to nowhere.....

Train To Nowhere - (Radio Cut)

The song “FOREVER” celebrates lifelong love and devotion. It tells the story of two people who have shared life’s ups and downs, finding strength and joy in each other. Time may pass and appearances may change, but their bond remains unbreakable — a timeless promise of forever, built on trust, warmth, and shared dreams.


LYRIC

Intro

Morning light upon your face,
Every moment feels like grace.
Hand in hand, we chase the days,
Time can’t steal what we’ve embraced.

Verse

We’ve been laughing through the years,
Turning troubles into cheers.
Every step has brought us near,
To the love that keeps us here.

Pre-Chorus

If the world should fade away,
I’d still want you every day.

Chorus

Forever, I’ll stay with you,
Every dream we chase comes true.
We’ll grow old but never tired,
Hearts on fire, hearts inspired.
Forever, it’s you and me,
That’s the way it’s meant to be.

Verse 

Every wrinkle tells a tale,
Every storm we’ve set the sail.
Through the highs and through the lows,
Love’s the only truth we know.

Pre-Chorus

Even when the night is long,
We’ll keep singing our own song.

Chorus

Forever, I’ll stay with you,
Every dream we chase comes true.
We’ll grow old but never tired,
Hearts on fire, hearts inspired.
Forever, it’s you and me,
That’s the way it’s meant to be.

Bridge

Love’s the anchor, love’s the flame,
Through the years it stays the same.
If I had one vow to make,
It’s forever, no mistake.

Chorus

Forever, I’ll stay with you,
Every dream we chase comes true.
We’ll grow old but never tired,
Hearts on fire, hearts inspired.
Forever, it’s you and me,
That’s the way it’s meant to be.

outro

Forever

This song is about finding warmth and comfort in love during the colder, darker days of autumn. For me, it’s about how someone’s presence can make everything feel safe and bright, even when the world turns grey. It’s a reminder that love can be our calm through any storm.


LYRIC

Intro

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Verse 1
Leaves are falling down the lane,
Windows glow, the streets remain.
Cold wind hums a quiet tune,
But I feel warm when I’m with you.

Verse 2
Clouds drift low across the town,
Golden fields are turning brown.
We walk slow beneath the trees,
Your hand in mine, that’s all I need.

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Pre-Chorus 
The world turns grey, but I don’t mind,
You paint the colors back in time.
And even when the daylight fades,
You’re the reason I feel safe.

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Chorus
When October rain begins to fall,
I still feel your love through it all.
When October rain runs down my face,
You’re my calm, my saving grace.

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Verse 3
We watch the fire slowly burn,
Dream of places we’ll return.
Every drop against the glass,
Reminds me how these moments last.

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Pre-Chorus
Let the sky keep weeping slow,
It only makes the rivers glow.
Every storm, it fades away,
When I see your smile that way.

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Chorus
When October rain begins to fall,
I still feel your love through it all.
When October rain runs down my face,
You’re my calm, my saving grace.

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Bridge
Seasons change, but we remain,
Laughing soft beneath the rain.
Even when the night feels cold,
You’re my fire, my heart, my soul.

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Final Chorus
When October rain begins to fall,
I still feel your love through it all.
When October rain runs down my face,
You’re my calm, my saving grace.

You’re my calm, my saving grace.

Outro

October Rain

Your grace rains down on me like falling snow
It brings great consolation to my calling soul
Those downy flakes fall down on my face
As I stand in the snowfall of Your grace

I stand in the grace of Christ alone
I know my faith’s not quite full grown
I stand before You and lift my face
In the snowfall of Your grace

Your mercy covers me, I’m sure and in my heart I know
My sins been washed away, I’m pure as the driven snow
So let those downy flakes fall down on my face
As I stand in the snowfall of Your grace

I stand in the grace of Christ alone
My faith’s not quite full grown
I stand before You and lift my face
In the snowfall of Your grace

By faith through grace
Not by working hard
No deeds, just faith
It's a gift from God

I stand in the grace of Christ alone
I stand by faith. You rolled away my stone
I stand before You and lift my face
In the snowfall of Your grace

I walk by faith
I lift my face
In the snowfall of Your grace
Don't close Your gates
I ran my race
In the snowfall
of Your grace 

The Snowfall of Your Grace

Thank you Lord for watchin' over us
We get impatient and make a fuss
But because of your grace and love
We've got a place awaiting us up above

We all must stand, before Your throne
We trust not man, but in Your love alone
It was your plan to make for us a home
You sent your lamb, who for sin atoned

Your mercy covers me, and in my mind I know
My sin was crimson, now I'm whiter than snow
We all must stand -- before your throne
It was your plan, to make for us a home

We all must stand before Your throne
We trust not man, but Your love alone
It was your plan to make for us a home
You sent your lamb, who for sin atoned
 
Thank you Lord for Your grace and your love
And for your Spirit that descends like a dove
Help us show grace, not condemn or judge
We've got a place, awaiting us up above

You've made for us a place
We're redeemed n saved
It's a free gift from God
Not by deeds, but by faith

So open up Your gates
We run to win the race
Thank You for Your love
And Your amazing grace

You've made for us a place
So open up your gates
We run to win the race
Can't wait to see Your face

You've made for us a place
Can't wait to see Your face
You've made for us a place
Can't wait to see Your face 

Stand Before Your Throne

We love You cuz You first loved us, we hunger and thirst for your touch
We come from dust, but it’s You we trust, You died the just for the unjust                     
But we threw You under the bus, traded love for lust, Lady Justice has been 
Corrupted, traded love for a fake gold nugget                                            

 [Chorus]
If truth be told, we tried to fill that hole with pills n thrills n rock and roll   
We’re losin’ hold, the fruit we stole we traded in, we traded in for fool’s gold

Filthy and jaded, guilty and naked, God we can’t make it on our own                       
My faith was shaken, I felt forsaken, I was a long, long ways from home            
You’re the potter + we are the clay, Heavenly Father 
You’re acquainted with all of our ways
    
You saved my soul, broke my chains on the rock, hope my name’s on the 
Roll / You paid my toll, said to ask and knock, seek and I’d find that pot of 
Gold… if truth be told                                   

It ain’t no joke, I’d given up hope, then I gave you full control 
You made me whole, saw me as a diamond in the rough when I was just         
A lump of coal 

If truth be told, we tried to fill that hole with pills n thrills n rock and roll
We’re losin’ hold, the fruit we stole we traded in  for fool’s gold                                        
So make me bold, sin has taken it’s toll 
But He claimed victory on the cross                                                  
When they rolled away the stone   
Yeah My feet are planted on the rock and 
My name is written on the roll

So don’t lose hope, He threw me a rope
Ain’t no joke, it’s a slippery slope
Don’t sell your soul
For fool’s gold          
For fool’s gold

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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. 

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