Lyrics
We've got rot that goes all the way to the top
In a lot of our agencies and institutions
We need more than a lot more cops
We need forgiveness and absolution

It's gone way, way too far
They're breakin' this nation apart
What we need is a change of heart
Pray grace makes a way to hit re-start

At the beginning of each new day
We need to hit our knees n pray
That Grace'll see n lead the way
N those who sleep, He'll awake

We unlocked a plot that goes all the way to the top
We don't need no half-baked solutions
This incendiary talk has got to stop
Need to stop blockin' the Constitution

It's gone way, way too far
They're breakin' this nation apart
What we need is a change of heart
Pray grace makes a way to hit re-start

At the beginning of each new day
We need to hit our knees n pray
That Grace'll see n lead the way
N those who sleep, He'll awake

It's gone way, way too far
They're breakin' this nation apart
What we need is a change of heart
Pray Grace makes a way to hit re-start
What we need is a change of heart
Pray Grace makes a way to hit re-start 

Hit Re-start

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. 

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