Been watching the news tonight
Families waiting by their phones
Praying for the ones they love
Crying tears of joy and hope

Every day feels like a year
When the one you love is gone
But now there's change in the air
This nightmare's gone on too long

Maybe tomorrow will be different
Maybe this fear will drain away
Maybe the world won't be indifferent
Maybe peace is here to stay

They're finally coming home
I can feel it in my bones
They're finally coming home
We won't need to cry alone

I can feel it in my heart
I'm surprised and amazed
Could this be the start
The start of better days?

I've been tryin' not to think about
What they've been going through
I've been fighting fear and doubt
But dreams can still come true

Maybe tomorrow will be different
Maybe this fear will drain away
Maybe the world won't be indifferent
Maybe peace is here to stay

They're finally coming home
I can feel it in my bones
They're finally coming home
We won't need to cry alone

I can feel it in my heart
I'm surprised and amazed
Could this be the start
The start of better days?

I close my eyes and see a world
Where children are loved n well fed
Where moms don't have to worry
And dads tuck their kids into bed

Maybe tomorrow will be different
Maybe this fear will drain away
Maybe the world won't be indifferent
Maybe peace is here to stay

They're finally coming home
I can feel it in my bones
They're finally coming home
We won't need to cry alone

I can feel it in my heart
I'm surprised and amazed
Could this be the start
The start of better days?

This could be the start
The start of better days!
This could be the start
The start of better days!

The Start of Better Days

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!