WITHOUT YOU expresses an intense dependence on someone who feels irreplaceable, portraying love as both a lifeline and an obsession. It captures the struggle of trying to move on while being constantly pulled back by memories and emotions that refuse to fade. The lyrics reveal vulnerability, longing, and the inability to imagine life without that person, framing them as the center of existence. It’s a powerful declaration of love’s grip, where absence feels unbearable and presence defines identity.

LYRIC

Verse

Every day I wake, I still hear your name
Like a song stuck deep in my veins
Tried to move, tried to play it cool
But I’m falling hard, like a reckless fool

Pre-Chorus

You’re the reason that I lose my ground
When you’re not near, I spin around
Don’t tell me it’s just a phase
I’m caught in your magnetic haze

Chorus

I can’t live without you, no way to pretend
You’re the start of every moment, the place where I end
I can’t breathe, I can’t fake it
This is real, I can’t shake it
I can’t live, I can’t live without you

Verse

Every room I walk through feels too wide
You were the pulse that fit inside
No map can guide me from your trace
I still see your face in every place

Pre-Chorus

Told myself I’d be just fine
But you’re the frame to my broken line
You’re the spark that lights my fire
The only name I still desire

Chorus

I can’t live without you, no way to pretend
You’re the start of every moment, the place where I end
I can’t breathe, I can’t fake it
This is real, I can’t shake it
I can’t live, I can’t live without you

Bridge

I’ve tried to rewrite all our lines
But every word still leads me back in time
You’re the rhythm I can’t replace
Still feel your hand, still see your face

Chorus

I can’t live without you, no way to pretend
You’re the beat that never ends
I can’t breathe, I can’t fake it
This is real, I can’t shake it
I can’t live, I can’t live without you
No, I can’t live, I can’t live without you

Without You

No Matter

Shout It Out

Forgiven and Free

We've been entrusted with a gift
Don't wanna take it for granted
We believe there'll be -- a shift
Hope we make it -- to be candid

I must admit we've been disenchanted
With the slanted news and propaganda
If we'd just do what You've commanded
We won't be fooled, we'll still be standin'

You've not left us marooned n stranded
We're only passin' through on this planet
This world will fade like evenin' dew
We were made to be with You

It's easy to be disheartened n disenchanted
If we think we're part of this sin-sick planet
But, if we'll do what You've commanded
We won't be fooled, we'll still be standin'

You've not left us marooned n stranded
We're only passin' through on this planet
This world will fade like evenin' dew
We were made to be with You

You won't leave us marooned and stranded
You told us to bloom where we're planted
And, if we'll do what You've commanded
We won't be fooled, we'll still be standin'

We've not been left abandoned
Got one chance - better grab it
Help us use what we've been handed
And do what You've commanded

We won't be disenchanted
Only You have the answers
We won't be hopeless n blue
Our true home -- is with You

In Your house are many mansions
Only You have all the answers
Help us do as You've commanded
And we'll rule with You on this planet
This world's not our home it's true

We're only tourin' n passin' through
Knew You'd save n see us through
Cuz we were made to be with You
You've not left us marooned n stranded

We're only passin' through on this planet
This world will fade like evenin' dew
We were made to be with You 

Made to Be With You

Fences we’ve sat on, have now fallen down
Races we’ve bet on, can no more be found
I hope and pray, we’ll change our ways soon
Cuz the dish already ran away with the spoon

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

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

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

Jack and Jill hiked up the Hill
To fetch a cup - of water
Jill fell down and ripped her gown
And Jack was off his rocker

Nursery rhymes are great and all
But this time we’ve taken a fatal fall
Humpty Dumpty can’t make amends
Or put this country back together again
Only the true king can bring true peace
May His kingdom come and never cease

Humpty Dumpty needs to jump off the wall
Lord our country needs to heed Your call
And stop listening to the wisdom of men
Only the true king can make us great again

This good news is no absurd fairy tale
He’s comin’ soon, His word never fails
On His promises we can safely depend
Only the true king can make us great again 

Humpty Dumpty

Wars and hatred rising in the air
Third world nations crying in despair
The earth is groaning, skies are ripped n torn
Like in the days about which Noah warned

Floods and fires, cities burning down
Frequent fliers, sitting on the ground
Truth is traded for sweet-sounding lies
But Jesus stated, this day would arrive

The signs are everywhere
Like lightning in the sky
Prophecies unfolding
Right before our eyes

He said to watch and pray
Redemption’s drawing nigh
We'll soon be called away
When He splits the eastern sky

The media's skewed and biased
They brag and they boast
Believing untrue messiahs
Channeling unholy ghosts

Hearts split and divided
Woke and full of pride
But still in the silence
He won't be denied

The trumpet's 'bout ready
'Bout ready to blow
Do you know where you're heading?
Are you ready to go?

He's not willing that one
Should stumble and fall
Even so, come
And answer His call

The signs are everywhere
Like lightning in the sky
Prophecies unfolding
Right before our eyes

He said to watch and pray
Redemption’s drawing nigh
We'll soon be caught away
When He splits the eastern sky

Lift your head, your King is near
The time is short, the call is clear
Don’t try to please the world
Instead seize the day
You can be assured
He'll lead the way

He said to watch and pray
Redemption’s drawing nigh
We'll soon be caught away
When He splits the eastern sky

Don’t be caught unawares…
The signs are everywhere...
The signs are everywhere...
The signs are everywhere... 

The Signs Are Everywhere

Been eating jelly beans and pizza
Since before I hit my teens
Ain't good for my heart or teeth
Gonna be the death of me

Lickin' my favorite ice cream
Micky Dees and Dairy Queen
If you are, indeed, what you eat --
I'm a pizza flavored jelly bean

We've got a problem, with weight gain?
What pill should we pop, for migraines?
For bread should we buy, nine grain?
What if it's not, in my price range?

Got too many betas who ain't
Scoopin' their Wheaties
Got too many cases
Of type two diabetes

Should we dig more graves?
Or make bigger door frames?
Make more unfounded claims
Or flush 'em down the drain?

I hate to sound impolite or rude
But RFK's fightin' "Big Food"
So I'll keep takin' my Metformin
Call ya first thing in the mornin'

I'm allergic to pork and wheat
What can I do to get more sleep?
What kind of meat should I eat?
Should I just give up in defeat?

Lickin' my favorite ice cream
Micky Dees and Dairy Queen
If you are, indeed, what you eat --
I'm a pizza flavored jelly bean

I hate to sound impolite or rude
But RFK's fightin' "Big Food"
So I'll keep takin' my Metformin
Call ya first thing in the mornin'

Lickin' my favorite ice cream
Micky Dees and Dairy Queen
If you are, indeed, what you eat --
I'm a pizza flavored jelly bean

We've got a problem, with weight gain?
What pill should we pop, for migraines?
For bread should we buy, nine grain?
What if it's not, in my price range?

Lickin' my favorite ice cream
Micky Dees and Dairy Queen
If you are, indeed, what you eat --
I'm a pizza flavored jelly bean

Lickin' my favorite ice cream
Micky Dees and Dairy Queen
If you are, indeed, what you eat --
I'm a pizza flavored jelly bean 

You Are What You Eat - Pizza Flavored Jelly Bean

Today we laugh and celebrate
Another candle on your cake
A little sip of what's to come
Another trip around the sun

You like to take nature shots with your Sony
Don't put up with any phony balony
You like to paint ladies and geishas
You make me take my medications

You like to travel to distant places
And gamble on a consistent basis
You're compassionate, nice n gracious
Your passion for life is contagious

Today we laugh and celebrate
Another candle on your cake
A little sip of what's to come
Another trip around the sun

You used to help resolve personal injuries
Now you solve TV murder mysteries
You used to work on trusts and probate
Before you just chose to up n relocate

Today we laugh and celebrate
Another candle on your cake
A little sip of what's to come
Another trip around the sun

As a friend you're always true blue
Like to watch Fifty Shades of Grey
If someone shares a secret with you
You'll take it with you to your grave

Today we laugh and celebrate
Another candle on your cake
Don't look a bit over thirty one
Another trip around the sun

Not a bit over thirty one
Another trip around the sun 

Another Trip Around the Sun

We're All Terminal

Jesus, don’t give up on me
I won’t give up on you
When times are tough on me
You're there to see me through
It’s easy to spot the lie
but hard to find the truth
It was for my sin You died
I've got no excuse...

Help me do good deeds not to be seen or heard
Just to go where You lead and obey Your word
Needn’t be the life of the party or crave attention
You know my heart -- You know my intentions

Jesus, don’t give up on me
I won’t give up on you
When times are tough on me
You're there to see me through
It’s easy to spot the lie
but hard to find the truth
It was for my sin You died
I've got no excuse...

Wanna be the one that pitches in with all my heart
In the yard or kitchen, doing more than my part
The one to put a lot of thought into everything I do
To give it my best shot and trust You'll see me through

Don't give up on me
When times are tough, don't leave
I've been the black sheep of the family
Help my unbelief

Jesus, don’t give up on me
I won’t give up on you
When times are tough on me
You're there to see me through
It’s easy to spot the lie
but hard to find the truth
It was for my sin You died
I've got no excuse...

Don’t wanna be a bulldozer, even if I have to suffer
Jesus You're a friend who sticks closer than a brother
Hope You won’t give up on me as I seek to know You better
I’m looking for Your kingdom where I’ll live with You forever

Jesus, don’t give up on me
I won’t give up on you
When times are tough on me
You're there to see me through
It’s easy to spot the lie
but hard to find the truth
For my sin You gave Your life
I don't need more proof 

Don't Give Up on 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.

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