Name: Nothing Is As It Appears by Stan Countz in CCM
Duration: 3 min 29 s
Description: Inspirational Contemporary Christian Pop song written by Stan Countz

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A song pleading for gods mercy, and for a little bit more time before he brings His judgment

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Inspirational Contemporary Christian Pop song written by Stan Countz

Nothing Is As It Appears

Burn me twice 

(Verse 1) Should’ve slammed the door, left your ass outside But I let you in, now I'm burning alive You bring the fire, but it cuts like ice And I keep coming back like I don’t think twice
(Chorus) Yeah, you're fucking trouble, baby Got my soul on the line, ripping me apart You don’t love—you break me Like a goddamn storm in the dark
(Verse 2) You call this love? Feels more like a cage Every touch you give just feeds the rage I saw the signs, should’ve run like hell But your hands pull me in like a wicked spell
(Chorus) Yeah, you're fucking trouble, baby Got my soul on the line, ripping me apart You don’t love—you break me Like a goddamn storm in the dark
(Bridge) Why the hell do I chase what wrecks me blind? Like I need the pain, like I feed on the fight You tear me down, toss my heart in the wind And I crawl right back, let you do it again
(Chorus) Yeah, you're fucking trouble, baby Got my soul on the line, ripping me apart You don’t love—you break me Like a goddamn storm in the dark
(Outro) Yeah, you fucking wreck me, honey Leave me bleeding and bruised in the dark You don’t love—you break me Like a goddamn storm in the dark

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Burn me twice

We are stardust, you and I,
No one made of less, no one born too high.
From nebula dreams to the dust on our skin,
The universe lives quietly within.

We Are Stardust

Every Second Counts

True story of a homeless man who died on 5 December 2016 in a hallway opposite the Irish Parliament

Hearth of Stone

“Never Close Enough” is the story of loving someone just out of reach—a candle lit for a love that flickers, but never fully arrives. It’s a confession of longing, the ache of giving everything and getting only echoes, and the hard-won strength it takes to finally let go.With poetic lyrics and raw emotion, this song is for anyone who’s ever reached for warmth and found only cold, and for those who’ve learned to stand tall and kindle their own light. Some distances can’t be crossed—but freedom can begin at the door.

Never Close Enough

This song is about something simple—but powerful.

It’s easy to focus on the lines that divide us… borders, oceans, different languages, different flags. But beneath it all, we all want the same things—peace, family, comfort, dignity, and a place to call home.

This isn’t a protest song. It’s not about tearing down walls—it’s about quietly weaving the world together, thread by thread, through kindness, patience, and understanding.

Sometimes, the most lasting change happens slowly… through time… as hearts connect and lines begin to fade.


[Verse 1]
They draw the borders, raise the walls,
Name the oceans wide and tall.
But hearts don’t carry flags or kings,
We all ache for the same soft things.

[Verse 2]
A quiet night beneath the trees,
The sound of children, a summer breeze.
A home that holds the ones we love,
Some peace below, some hope above.

[Chorus]
What if the lines could slowly fade,
Not torn apart, but just re-made?
Through every kindness, every song,
We’d find we’ve been the same all along.
Let the rivers blend, let the winds entwine,
Let time itself… blur the lines.

[Verse 3]
We all want warmth, a place to heal,
A table filled with honest meals.
To grow old without fear or shame,
To hear someone still speak our name.

[Chorus]
What if the lines could slowly fade,
Not torn apart, but just re-made?
Through every kindness, every song,
We’d find we’ve been the same all along.
Let the rivers blend, let the winds entwine,
Let time itself… blur the lines.

[Bridge] (Quiet, intimate)
It won’t come fast, but it can start
In little ways, with open hearts.
A helping hand, a simple grace,
A smile shared in a crowded place.

[Final Chorus – Soft but Resolute]
And slowly the lines will start to fade,
Not torn apart, but gently swayed.
Through every kindness, every song,
We’ll see we’ve been the same all along.
Let the rivers blend, let the winds entwine,
Let time itself… blur the lines.



Through Time, The Lines Fade

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Lyrics..

I go where the quiet runs deep
Where the willow leans and grasses sleep
No one watches or asks why
I let the river see my cry

Oh my heart, it breaks forever
With the field of gentle air
It doesn’t need, nor does it want
It just holds me like a child

I sit where stones forget the rain
And the cold unfreezes pain
The sky bends low to touch my knees
The wind forgives what I can't please

Oh my heart, it breaks forever
With the field of gentle air
It doesn’t need, nor does it want
It just holds me like a child

The water speaks, I do not know
Of things I lost, of letting go
Not every wound is meant to mend
Some just soften with a friend

Oh my heart, it breaks forever
With the field of gentle air
It doesn’t need, nor does it want
It just holds me like a child

I used to fear the great unknown
But now I trust in where I go
The current knows what I can’t see
It pushes me and lets me be

Oh my heart, it breaks forever
With the feel of gentle air
It doesn’t need, nor does it want
It just holds me like a child

So if you find me near the stream
Don’t wake me from this quiet dream
I’ve found the time where I stay kind
Where water feeds what’s left behind

Oh my heart, it breaks forever
With the feel of gentle air
It doesn’t need, nor does it want
It just holds me like a child

Weep t child
weep t child
weep t child..

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Quiet Runs Deep

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is a tribute to frayed guitars, busted voices, and those who keep going when everything else says stop.
It’s not about polish. It’s not about perfect rhyme.
It’s about guts, grit, and that one riff you never forget — even when your hands are shaking.

I see you

je demande rien de plus

Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz (aka Stan and Be Counted) is a genre-bending songwriter with over 250 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.

Nothing Is As It Appears

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