She had escaped the fighting in Ukraine
He stabbed a refugee on a light-rail train
She'd fled bombs, just wantin’ to feel safe
But she couldn't escape his wanton blade

He'd been jailed and freed dozens of times
Cashless bail took her freedom in her prime
The system broke down, the guilty walked free.
Then Charlie spoke out for what he believed

And while he spoke out, they pointed a gun
They blew the lights out of an anointed son
Wanna keep us down. Don't want us raisin' our head
If we speak the truth loud — they wanna paint us red

Which side of the aisle you're on, ought not apply
It doesn't really matter, when it’s your time to die
We need to stand for truth. The case is open n shut
They're all in cahoots — deep state power corrupts

Facts have to speak when lies set back the truth
Need to stop actin' like sheep n get back to our roots
We need to stand for Iryna, and stand for the truth
Need to stand for Charlie, our land and our youth

They flipped the script — claimed lies were truth
If we plant bad seeds, we're gonna get bad fruit
Charlie’s last words — broke the still of the night
What good is free speech, if you're killed in the fight?

Facts have to speak when lies set back the truth
Need to stop actin' like sheep n get back to our roots
We need to stand for Iryna, and stand for the truth
Need to stand up for Charlie, our land and our youth

If we stand up, they shoot. The case is open n shut
They're all in cahoots — deep state power corrupts
We need to stand for truth - the case is open n shut
They're all in cahoots — deep state power corrupts

Power Corrupts

Stand for Truth

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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