Fear
Creed Lyrics


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The cradle of civilization sparks my fascination
Truth ignites our generation to change what's been programmed
Inside my mind

Don't you turn a blind eye
Change what's been programmed inside
Don't you turn a blind eye
Listen to me when i tell you
Feel the passion in my breath
Stay on top if they let you
Cause the change is permanent!
Change is permanent

Rudiments of interpersonal communication
Truth will uproot and bring war's devastation to light

Don't you turn a blind eye
Change what's been programmed inside
Don't you turn a blind eye
Staying silent is a crime

Listen to me when i tell you
Feel the passion in my breath
Stay on top if they let you
Cause the change is permanent!
Change is permanent

Change starts in your mind
Leave the past behind
Forget everything you know
Make a change, let go
Make a change, let go

Let go, let go, let go

Listen to me when I tell you
Feel the passion in my breath
Stay on top if they let you
Cause the change is permanent!




Change is permanent
Change is permanent

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Creed's song Fear speak about the importance of change and the need to break away from the programming that society has ingrained in us. The opening lines "The cradle of civilization sparks my fascination/Truth ignites our generation to change what's been programmed/Inside my mind" suggest that the singer is intrigued by the origins of civilization and the resulting impact that societal norms have had on our collective consciousness. The next lines "Don't you turn a blind eye/Change what's been programmed inside" emphasize the importance of taking action in order to effect change.


The chorus of the song "Listen to me when I tell you/Feel the passion in my breath/Stay on top if they let you/Cause the change is permanent!/Change is permanent" serves as a call to action, asking listeners to pay attention to what the singer is saying and to let the passion of their message sink in. The line "staying silent is a crime" speaks to the importance of speaking out against injustice and advocating for change.


In the second verse, the lyrics focus on the role of truth in uprooting societal norms and bringing about change. The line "rudiments of interpersonal communication/Truth will uproot and bring war's devastation to light" suggests that honest and open communication is key to uncovering the truth and exposing the harmful effects of societal programming.


In the bridge, the lyrics once again emphasize the need for change and the importance of leaving the past behind in order to make progress. The repeated phrase "let go" serves as a reminder to listeners to release themselves from the patterns and habits that have been ingrained in them.


Overall, the lyrics of Fear encourage listeners to acknowledge the societal programming that has influenced them, and to take action towards creating positive and lasting change.


Line by Line Meaning

The cradle of civilization sparks my fascination
I am fascinated by the place where human civilization began.


Truth ignites our generation to change what's been programmed
Truth has the power to inspire our generation to challenge and change the things that have been deeply ingrained in us.


Inside my mind
The drive for change and transformation comes from within my mind and being.


Don't you turn a blind eye
It's important that you don't ignore or overlook the injustices and problems that exist.


Change what's been programmed inside
It's time to challenge and change the ideas and values that have been deeply ingrained or indoctrinated within us.


Listen to me when I tell you
Pay attention and hear me out - this is an important message.


Feel the passion in my breath
You can sense my intensity and passion for this cause just by listening to my voice.


Stay on top if they let you
If you're given an opportunity to speak or act, take it and don't back down.


Cause the change is permanent!
The change we seek will be long-lasting and impactful.


Rudiments of interpersonal communication
Basic principles of communicating and connecting with others are key to achieving change.


Truth will uproot and bring war's devastation to light
The truth has the power to expose and bring to light the destruction and devastation caused by war.


Staying silent is a crime
Choosing not to speak out against injustices is a form of complicity and perpetuates the problem.


Change starts in your mind
Real change begins with a shift in mindset and perspective.


Leave the past behind
Let go of old ways of thinking and doing things to move forward and create change.


Forget everything you know
Challenge your beliefs and values, and be open to new ways of thinking and acting.


Make a change, let go
It's time to take action and release old habits and mindsets that hold us back.


Let go, let go, let go
Repeating the phrase 'let go' reinforces the importance of releasing old ways of thinking.


Change is permanent
The idea of permanent change is emphasized as a message to hold onto and believe in.




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MARK TREMONTI, SCOTT STAPP

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