Beautiful
Creed Lyrics


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She wears a coat of color
Loved by some, feared by others
She's immortalized in young men's eyes

Lust she breeds in the eyes of brothers
Violent sons make bitter mothers
So close your eyes, here's your surprise
The Beautiful is empty
Beautiful is free
Beautiful loves no one
Beautiful stripped me
Stripped me
Stripped me
She Stripped me

In your mind she's your companion
Vile instincts often candid
Your regret, is all that's left

The Beautiful is empty
Beautiful is free
Beautiful loves no one
Beautiful stripped me
Stripped me
Stripped me
She stripped me

She told me where I'm going
And it's far away from home
I think I'll go there on my own
I think I'll go there on my own
She told me where I'm going
And it's far away from home
I think I'll go there on my own
I think I'll go there on my own

The Beautiful is empty
Beautiful is free
Beautiful loves no one
Beautiful stripped me
Stripped me
Stripped me
She Stripped me




She Stripped me
Stripped me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Creed's song "Beautiful" explore the concept of beauty and its impact on people. The lyrics suggest that beauty can be loved by some people, while being feared by others. The subject of the song is described as immortalized in young men's eyes, suggesting that her beauty is so captivating that it is remembered forever by those who have seen her.


The lyrics also suggest that this beauty can have negative consequences, as it breeds lust in the eyes of brothers, leading to bitter mothers. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "The Beautiful is empty", suggesting that the object of beauty in the song is not capable of loving anyone and has stripped the singer of something important.


In the bridge of the song, the singer's regret is all that's left, suggesting that the impact of this beauty has left the singer feeling incomplete. The final verse sees the subject of the song telling the singer where he's going, and it's far away from home. The repetition of "she stripped me" at the end of every verse creates a haunting and lasting impression of the consequences of beauty.


Line by Line Meaning

She wears a coat of color
She dresses flamboyantly and with great splendor


Loved by some, feared by others
She elicits different reactions from different people, but she's always noticeable


She's immortalized in young men's eyes
She is an object of desire and admiration for young men who see her as perfect and unattainable


Lust she breeds in the eyes of brothers
She arouses sexual desire among men, especially among siblings or close friends


Violent sons make bitter mothers
Her desirability and attractiveness can lead to jealousy and conflict between men and their female relatives


So close your eyes, here's your surprise
Close your eyes and be prepared to be awed


The Beautiful is empty
The object of beauty is superficial and has no substance


Beautiful is free
Beauty is not bound by societal norms and expectations


Beautiful loves no one
Beauty is a cold and impersonal concept that doesn't care about people's feelings


Beautiful stripped me
The allure and superficiality of beauty has left the singer feeling exposed and vulnerable


In your mind she's your companion
People may feel a connection to her, but it's only in their own minds


Vile instincts often candid
Our worst impulses and desires are often the most honest and truthful ones


Your regret, is all that's left
The aftermath of being with her is full of regret and nothing more


She told me where I'm going
The object of beauty has influenced and directed the singer's path


And it's far away from home
The path that the singer is on takes him far from where he started


I think I'll go there on my own
The singer chooses to embark on this journey alone, without the influence of the object of beauty or anyone else


The Beautiful is empty
The object of beauty is again revealed to be hollow and meaningless


She stripped me
The allure of beauty has left the singer feeling exposed, vulnerable, and devoid of meaning


She stripped me
The idea that beauty is seductive and destructive is repeated, highlighting its power over the human psyche




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Written by: MARK TREMONTI, SCOTT STAPP

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@christophertydamiano6616

She wears a coat of color
Loved by some, feared by others
She's immortalized in young men's eyes
Lust she breeds in the eyes of brothers
Violent sons make bitter mothers
So close your eyes, here's your surprise
The Beautiful is empty
Beautiful is free
Beautiful loves no one
Beautiful stripped me
Stripped me
Stripped me
She Stripped me
In your mind she's your companion
Vile instincts often candid
Your regret, is all that's left
The Beautiful is empty
Beautiful is free
Beautiful loves no one
Beautiful stripped me
Stripped me
Stripped me
She stripped me
She told me where I'm going
And it's far away from home
I think I'll go there on my own
I think I'll go there on my own
She told me where I'm going
And it's far away from home
I think I'll go there on my own
I think I'll go there on my own
The Beautiful is empty
Beautiful is free
Beautiful loves no one
Beautiful stripped me
Stripped me
Stripped me
She Stripped me
She Stripped me
Stripped me



@IndiraAC

Beautiful

She wears a coat of color
Loved by some, feared by others
She's immortalized in young men's eyes
Lust she breeds in the eyes of brothers
Violent sons make bitter mothers
So close your eyes, here's your surprise
The Beautiful is empty
Beautiful is free
Beautiful loves no one
Beautiful stripped me
Stripped me
Stripped me
She Stripped me
In your mind she's your companion
Vile instincts often candid
Your regret, is all that's left
The Beautiful is empty
Beautiful is free
Beautiful loves no one
Beautiful stripped me
Stripped me
Stripped me
She stripped me
She told me where I'm going
And it's far away from home
I think I'll go there on my own
I think I'll go…



@heatherleonard6841

My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
    listen carefully to my wise counsel.
2 Then you will show discernment,
    and your lips will express what you’ve learned.
3 For the lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey,
    and her mouth is smoother than oil.
4 But in the end she is as bitter as poison,
    as dangerous as a double-edged sword.
5 Her feet go down to death;
    her steps lead straight to the grave.[a]
6 For she cares nothing about the path to life.
    She staggers down a crooked trail and doesn’t realize it. PROVERBS 5-7



@Pride317

Lyrics

She wears a coat of color
Loved by some,
Feared by others
She's immortalized
In young men's eyes

Lust she breeds
In the eyes of brothers
Violent sons make bitter mothers
So close your eyes,
Here's your surprise

The beautiful is empty
Beautiful is free
Beautiful loves no one
Beautiful stripped me
Stripped me
Stripped me
She stripped me

In your mind
She's your companion
Vile instincts
Often candid
Your regret,
Is all that's left

The beautiful is empty
Beautiful is free
Beautiful loves no one
Beautiful stripped me
Stripped me
Stripped me
She stripped me

She told me where I'm going
And it's far away from home
I think I'll go there on my own
I think I'll go there on my own
She told me where I'm going
And it's far away from home
I think I'll go there on my own
I think I'll go there on my own

The beautiful is empty
Beautiful is free
Beautiful loves no one
Beautiful stripped me
Stripped me
Stripped me
She stripped me
She stripped me
Stripped me



All comments from YouTube:

@terrystepp

Scott's vocals were at their peak in this a album. Flip was the best drummer going at this time and Brian and Mark were as great as ever!

@SeroSF

Best song
Best album
Best singer
Best guitar rift
Best drumming
Best base
Best lyrics

@TowGunner

The bridge is amazing. Favorite Creed song.

@joseaduran2932

​@@TowGunnerI can agree as well. They're amazing musicians and artists

@Boysetsfire26

How Scott screams his lung out is so amazing

@Tomasthe1st

Man, I'm glad I saved this video years ago. I am at the gym and am struggling for air. My lungs really opened up after trying this midpoint my exercises. Thanks sp much Dr.

@scottyjones4428

That snare sound is unbelievably good

@EdgarMartinez-gh5uj

Beautiful song

@redjaysgaming

Probably the best creed song

@brandonkeaton

This song means more today than it did 20 years ago 😢

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