I was tossed n torn by life's storms - no doubt
I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth
Any battles I've won, were hard fought
Had to work hard, for what I got

To win the match, you have to stand n fight
You might get smashed, might lose your life
Nothin' worth havin' is gonna be a cake walk
Sometimes you've just got, to take your shot

You've gotta take your hits
That's the price you pay
Gotta take your licks
If you wanna win the race

Might be torn and tossed
By the storm and winds
Gotta bear your cross
Before you're born again

It's like the civil war - north versus the south
You can't win the war - sittin' on the couch
Any battles you win, gonna be hard fought
Sometimes you've got, to take your shot

Hey that's alright -- that's OK
To win the fight, gotta swing through the pain
Nothin' worth havin' is gonna be a cake walk
Sometimes you've got, to take your shot

You've gotta take your hits
That's the price you pay
Keep your wits (about you)
If you wanna win the race

Might be torn and tossed
By the storm and wind
Gotta bear your cross
Before you're born again

If God made all your struggles disappear
Would you be strong enough to storm the gates?
If, God forbid, you had to face your worst fears
Would you trust Him if your toys were torn away?

You've gotta take your hits
That's the price you pay
Keep your wits (about you)
If you wanna win the race

Might be torn and tossed
By the storm and wind
Gotta carry your cross
Before you're born again

You weren't born with a silver spoon in yer mouth
You'll be tossed n torn by life's storms - no doubt
Nothin' worth havin' is gonna be a cake walk
Sometimes you've just got, to take your shot

Take Your Shot

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!