I couldn't shake
The nagging ache
Tried to be strong
But somethin' was wrong

The pain wouldn't leave
It's hard to conceive
But I was deceived
By what I believed

All of this time
I worked and I strived
And tried to survive
Believing a lie

I believed everything
They told me
But it was pure BS
They sold me

I wanted to scream n fight
Now I finally see the light
Now I rejoice as I hear
A different voice so clear

I threw stones at first
Only made things worse
I was lost in the crowd
But now I've been found

My pride ran deep
I've made a clean sweep
Now I kneel at Your feet
Help my unbelief

All of this time
I worked and I strived
And tried to survive
Believing a lie

I believed everything
They told me
But it was pure BS
They sold me

I wanted to scream n fight
Now I finally see the light
Now I rejoice as I hear
A different voice so clear

I was mad at the world, couldn't deal with my pain
Mad at things that I couldn't explain
Thought you were frail, thought you were cold
Believed all the tales, that I'd been told

But when I fell down, You picked me up
You turned me around and show me Your love
The scales fell off my blinded eyes
I finally saw through all the lies

My heart of stone became a heart of flesh
I saw life through a different lens

I wanted to scream n fight
Now I finally see the light
Now I rejoice as I hear
A different voice so clear

What I once hated
I now love
What once was lost
I found above

I believed everything
They told me
But it was pure BS
They sold me

I wanted to scream n fight
Now I finally see the light
Now I rejoice as I hear
A different voice so clear

Used to hate
Now I pray
Found my way
Here to stay

I Finally See the Light

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!