I broke free on a Sunday morning
Put the pedal to the floorboard
Headed for distant shores
I heard the pistons roar

Broken home behind me, steering wheel in my hands
Hopin' someone big'll sign me before my final dance
Revvin' up the engine, just missed that stop sign
Forgot to mention, got stopped by a cop, and fined

That cop, he -- really grilled me
Drivin' top speed really thrilled me
Gonna take the lead, if it kills me
Went to court and pleaded guilty

Felt like a rat trapped in a maze
Was that just a passing phase?
Long been planning my escape
Nothing was standing in my way

So I'd booked a gig in Vegas
Hopin' no one big'll hate us
Then a chick I'd briefly dated
Said my band was underrated

She was great, one of my closest fans
By the break, we were holdin' hands
After the gig, she asked me to dance
I took a swig, then took my chance

I could feel the Scotch inside me hummin'
Got ready for, the cops to come in
But the cops, they never came
Maybe they forgot my name

The cops, they never grilled me
Gonna reach the top, if it kills me
Got so sauced, jumped off the building
Never got top billing

But for God's, amazing grace
I would not, be here today
Thank God, the cops finally came
They thought I'd gone insane

The cops, they really grilled me
That drop, it nearly killed me
The scotch, was not fulfilling
I stopped, then pleaded guilty

The cops, they really grilled me
That drop, it nearly killed me
I was ready and I was willing
I was empty n God filled me

The cops, they really grilled me
That drop, it nearly killed me
I was ready and I was willing
I was empty and He filled me 

If It Kills Me

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!