Tomorrow I'll officially be "old"
But I'm not deformed or decrepit
I'd rather be hot or cold
Than lukewarm or tepid

I'd rather go out with a bang
Than slowly fade away
Like songs I never sang
Forgotten in the fray

In Your kingdom
There's no such thing as age
There's peace n freedom
When we leave this feeble cage

Forgive me for being, sad and blue
I've kicked myself til I'm, black and blue
Didn't mean to, act it out on you
You're the one I hitched my wagon to

Growin' old doesn't have to be sad
At least I ain't six feet underground
Everything about agin' ain't bad
Sometimes I even get a discount

I need to look on the bright side
At least I ain't six feet under
I'm just glad that Christ died
For my bad deeds n blunders

I need to look at growing old
From a new n fresh perspective
At least my faith ain't growin' cold
And I'm not alone and neglected

In Your kingdom
There's no such thing as age
There's peace n freedom
When we leave this feeble cage

Forgive me for being, sad and blue
I've kicked myself til I'm, black and blue
Didn't mean to, act it out on you
You're the one I hitched my wagon to

In Your kingdom
There's no such thing as age
There's peace n freedom
When we leave this feeble cage

Forgive me for being, sad and blue
I've kicked myself til I'm, black and blue
Didn't mean to, act it out on you
You're the one I hitched, my wagon to

No Such Thing as Age

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!

🎶 From Cassette Tapes to Creating My Own Sound 🎶

When I was a kid, music was more than background noise, it was my escape, my teacher, and my first real love. I’d sit with two cassette players, playing the Beatles on one and singing into the other, trying my best to match artists like Paul McCartney or Barbara Streisand’s range (sometimes successfully, sometimes not so much) 🤣. Homework could wait, lyrics in my wide rule notebooks couldn’t.

Life took me through winding roads, retail, hospitality, consulting, caregiving, but music never stopped calling. 45 years later, after many personal losses, and loosing one of my sons last year, I turned back to songwriting as therapy. Inspiration is all around me. Every song I create starts with raw lyrics, usually scribbled in one shot as I choreograph in my mind, then evolves into a fully produced track through hours of refining vocal coding,  instrumentation, and feel. I blend personal stories with AI driven music tools, letting technology and emotion work together to capture what I hear and see in my head and heart.

Now, I’m finally sharing it. Not perfect, not polished to death, just real. This is me, finally putting the music out there for you to hear.
Peace & Love ❤️ 


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