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.

Pity for a Dime
Creed Lyrics

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An artificial season
Covered by summer rain
Losing all my reason
Cause there's nothing left to blame
Shadows paint the sidewalk
A living picture in a frame
See the sea of people
All their faces look the same

So I sat down for awhile
Forcing a smile
In a state of self-denial
Is it worthwhile
Sell my pity for a dime
Yeah, Just one dime
Sell my pity for a dime
Yeah, Just one dime

Plain talk can be the easy way
Signs of losing my faith
Losing my faith
Plain talk can be the easy way
Signs of losing my faith
Losing my faith

So I sat down for awhile
Yeah, Forcing a smile
In a state of self-denial
Yeah, Is it worthwhile
Sell my pity for a dime
Yeah, Just one dime
Sell my pity for a dime
Yeah, Just one dime
So I sat down for awhile
Yeah, Forcing a smile
In a state of self-denial
Yeah, Is it worthwhile
Sell my pity for a dime
Yeah, Just one dime

Sell my pity for a dime
Yeah, Just one dime

Overall Meaning

The song "Pity For a Dime" by Creed tells the story of the singer's emotional state, as he walks through a city in the rain. He seems to feel disconnected from those around him, as he watches the passing crowds of people with faces that all look the same. He reflects on the state of his own mind and wonders if it is worth it to hold onto his sense of self-pity. The repeated refrain of "sell my pity for a dime" highlights his inner struggle and suggests that perhaps he's willing to give up his pain for a small price.

The use of metaphors in the song presents the idea of an "artificial season" and "shadows" painting the sidewalk, suggesting that his surroundings are as disturbed as his own mind. The repetition of the phrase "forcing a smile" highlights the singer's state of mind, which is masking the troubles he's facing for the sake of social conformity. The line, "plain talk can be the easy way," emphasizes the need for honesty, while "losing my faith" echoes the theme of losing oneself and trying to find a way back to oneself.

Overall, "Pity for a Dime" is a powerful song with relatable lyrics about the struggle of holding onto one's own identity amidst the chaos of the world.

Line by Line Meaning

An artificial season
A season that isn't real or authentic

Covered by summer rain
The fake season is disguised by a summer shower

Losing all my reason
Feeling irrational or confused

Cause there's nothing left to blame
Unable to assign blame to anyone or anything

Shadows paint the sidewalk
The shadowy figures cast by people paint a picture on the pavement

A living picture in a frame
The people and their shadows are like a living painting

See the sea of people
Observing a large crowd of people

All their faces look the same
Noticing that everyone in the crowd appears similar

So I sat down for awhile
Taking a break or resting for a short time

Forcing a smile
Pretending to be happy despite feeling otherwise

In a state of self-denial
Refusing to acknowledge or accept one's true feelings or situation