There are multiple artists with this name:
1. An American post-grunge ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1. An American post-grunge band.
2. An American blues rock band from the 1970s.
3. A German metal band.
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Creed is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida formed in 1994. Creed was prominent in the post-grunge movement of the late 1990s and early 2000s, releasing three consecutive multi-platinum albums; their second, Human Clay (1999), received diamond (11x platinum) certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Creed has sold over 28 million records in the United States, has sold over 53 million albums worldwide, and was the ninth best-selling musical act of the 2000s.

For most of its existence, the band has consisted of lead vocalist Scott Stapp, guitarist and vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips. Creed's first two studio albums, My Own Prison (1997) and Human Clay (1999), were released to commercial success despite unfavorable critical reception; Marshall left the band in 2000. Human Clay remains one of the best-selling albums of all time and contained the Billboard Hot 100 number one single "With Arms Wide Open"—which also won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. The band's third album, Weathered, was released in 2001, with Tremonti on bass guitar. Creed disbanded in 2004; Stapp pursued a solo career while Tremonti, Marshall, and Phillips founded the band Alter Bridge with Myles Kennedy.

Creed reunited in 2009, releasing their fourth album Full Circle and performing several tours before separating again in 2012. After an eleven-year hiatus, Creed reunited once more in July 2023 and announced their headlining of the Summer of '99 cruise festival in April 2024.

Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creed_(band)

Discography
My Own Prison (1997)
Human Clay (1999)
Weathered (2001)
Full Circle (2009)
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2. Creed was formed in 1977 by vocalist Steve Ingle and guitarist Luther Maben. Enlisting the services of Hal Butler (keyboards), James Flynn (bass), and Chip Thomas (drums), they were soon signed by Asylum Records. Their self-titled debut appeared in 1978 and was notable for "Time and Time Again," an epic southern-style guitar workout, comparable in stature to Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Freebird." Unable to attract enough media attention, the band split up shortly after the album's release.
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3. There is also a German Christian metal band called Creed. They have released at least one album called "Sign of Victory" on the Pure Metal label in 1992.

Illusion
Creed Lyrics

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The sun rises to another day
My constitution keeps changing
'Til it slips away
So I lie awake and stare

My mind thinking just wondering
Is anybody there?

[Chorus]
Should I stay or go
Should I sleep or stay awake
Am I really happy or is it all
Just an illusion

Sitting in my room now
Hiding thoughts
Just hoping one day I'll get out
I hear a voice call my name

Breaking trance so silent
So I can stay the same

[Chorus]

Wait now, many things left unsaid
This life remains the same
But I change
I try to force myself in believing

Things are going to get better
But life goes on

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Creed's song Illusion are poignantly introspective, addressing the timeless struggle of questioning one's own reality and existence. The song begins by expressing the fleeting nature of life, as the singer watches another day dawn and feels their "constitution" changing until it "slips away." The singer is left with their thoughts, questioning the futility of it all--"Is anybody there?" The chorus complicates these existential questions with the added pressure of decision-making. Should they stay or go? Should they sleep or stay awake? Despite these considerations, the fundamental query remains the same--"Am I really happy or is it all just an illusion?"

The second verse continues the theme of being stuck in one's own head, with the singer "hiding thoughts" in their room, filled with the hope for escape. They hear a voice calling their name, breaking their trance, but the idea of change itself is a threat, as the singer wonders if they can "stay the same." The final verse most directly addresses the struggle to reconcile the present with a future that seems brighter, yet always out of reach. The singer wants to believe things will get better, but "life goes on," and reality remains elusive.

In many ways, Illusion encapsulates the popular appeal of Creed's music. Their lyrics often grapple with spiritual and philosophical questions in a way that resonates with listeners seeking deeper meaning. Additionally, the band's signature blend of hard rock and emotive ballads creates a powerful soundscape that can enhance the emotional impact of these lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

The sun rises to another day
Another day begins, as the sun rises.

My constitution keeps changing
I am constantly changing and adapting, both mentally and physically.

'Til it slips away
This change is transient, and eventually fades away.

So I lie awake and stare
I am unable to sleep, so I am left to stare into the darkness.

My mind thinking just wondering
My thoughts are racing, and I am wondering about the unknown.

Is anybody there?
I am questioning if anyone is out there to support and guide me.

Should I stay or go
I am contemplating if I should stay in my current situation or move on to something else.

Should I sleep or stay awake
I am unsure if I should rest or force myself to stay awake and face my problems.

Am I really happy or is it all Just an illusion
I question whether my happiness is genuine, or if it is simply an illusion.

Sitting in my room now
I am currently alone in my room.

Hiding thoughts
I am keeping my thoughts and emotions to myself, hidden from others.

Just hoping one day I'll get out
I am longing for a day when I can escape my current situation.

I hear a voice call my name
I begin to hear a voice calling out to me.

Breaking trance so silent
This voice snaps me out of my thoughts and brings me back to the present moment.

So I can stay the same
I am hesitant to change, so I try to stay the same.

Wait now, many things left unsaid
There are many things unspoken that are left hanging in the balance.

This life remains the same
My life continues to remain stagnant and unchanging.

But I change
Despite this, I continue to change and evolve.

I try to force myself in believing
I try to convince myself that things will get better, even if I'm not entirely sure.

Things are going to get better
I hold onto hope that things will improve in the future.

But life goes on
Despite my hopes and fears, life goes on.

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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

J

1y↑5

The sun rises to another day
My constitution keeps changing, 'til it slips away
So I lie awake and stare
My mind thinking, just wondering does anybody care?
Should I stay or go?
Should I sleep or stay awake?
Am I really happy? Or is it all
Just an illusion?
Sitting in my room now
Hiding thoughts, just hoping one day I'll get out
I hear a voice call my name
Breaking trance so silent, so I can stay the same
Should I stay or go?
Should I sleep or stay awake?
Am I really happy? Or is it all
Just an illusion?
Wait now, many things are left unsaid
This life remains the same but I change
I try to fool myself in believing
Things are gonna get better but life goes on
Should I stay or go?
Should I sleep or stay awake?
Am I really happy? Or is it all
Just an illusion?
Just an illusion
Just an illusion
Just an illusion
Just an illusion
Just an illusion
Just an illusion
Just an illusion

All comments from YouTube:

Alison Merrell

1y↑5

This is one of thee best ones on this album!! Although I dig the whole album. I grew up listening to Creed....Thankful for that ❤❤❤

Pratik

2y↑15

The bassline ❤️

J

1y↑5

José Daniel Rocha Chacón

2y↑3

Por un momento pensé que era algo nuevo y salté de emoción. De igual manera, feliz cumpleaños a Scott

Jabbar Muhammad

1y↑1

One of my favorite albums from this band

Milton Cedini Filho

2y↑2

Muito bom...como sempre foi

Lopez A.

48w↑1

A band that was highly over-rated and under rated at the same time. The other people on the band are really talented. Hope they can reunite with Scott someday