“Count ’Em Out” — Bj Hardin “Count ’Em Out” is a raw, unapologetic anthem about struggle, betrayal, survival, and becoming stronger without the people who disappeared when life got hard. Rooted in working-class reality, the song reflects on poverty, addiction, loss, broken promises, family, fake friends, and the relentless pressure of simply trying to survive. Bj Hardin turns years of hardship into fuel, refusing to apologize for creating distance from people who only came around after the struggle was over. The message is simple: trust has to be earned, respect isn't guaranteed, and being related to someone doesn't automatically make them family. This is for anybody who had to build themselves from nothing, get back up when nobody came running, and finally realize that sometimes protecting your peace means counting people out. Credits Lyrics/Songwriter: Bj Hardin Audio Engineer: JBird & David Armes