After developing a friendship with guitarist Mark Tremonti, Stapp and Tremonti decided to form a band. After recruiting Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips, Creed was formed in 1995. Creed went on to sell three multi-platinum albums and became one of the most successful rock bands of the late 1990s and early 2000s. In 2004, Creed officially announced its break-up and Stapp began working on his debut solo album, The Great Divide, which was released in 2005. The other members of Creed went on to form Alter Bridge with former Mayfield Four vocalist Myles Kennedy.
During interviews before the reunion, Stapp did not discuss Creed, his relationships with the members of the band, or the meanings of his lyrics, preferring instead to let the lyrics speak for themselves. He has told the press that he is a Christian.
Stapp cites The Doors, particularly Jim Morrison, as one of his principal musical influences, and performed with the surviving members of the band for a televised concert in 1999, as well as the Stoned Immaculate: The Music of the Doors tribute album. On VH1's Behind the Music special on Creed, Ray Manzarek of The Doors said, "When you hear Scott Stapp singing, it's kind of shocking 'cause it sounds so much like Jim."
After months of rumors about a Creed reunion, confirmation was given on the official Creed website on April 27, 2009. The band toured from August 6, 2009 to October 20, 2009 on a Reunion tour and released their new album, Full Circle on October 27th, 2009, their first album in 8 years. The Great Divide was released in the U.S. on November 22, 2005, peaking at #19 on Billboard's Top 200 chart. However, due to certain controversies in Stapp's private life and overall mixed reviews of the album, it has sold poorly compared with the amount sold during his time with Creed, although it was certified platinum in December 2007.[2] His backing band for the record and live shows since has consisted of Aristides Rincon and John Curry on guitars, Mitch Burman on bass, and Mark Archer on drums. They are all members of the band Goneblind.
Plans for a feature-length documentary about Scott Stapp are in the works to go along with his upcoming second solo album.[3]
In April 2008, Scott Stapp uploaded a cover of U2's "Running to Stand Still" on MySpace.
On August 8, 2008, Scott posted an acoustic version of "Broken" which was on his previous record.
Originally, his new album was due on the second quarter of 2009.[4] However, because of the Creed reunion, the album has been put on indefinite hiatus.
Broken
Scott Stapp Lyrics
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What if I told you that fear isn't real.
Why are we overcome with death?
What if I told you my friends your doubt
You could live without!
There is a question I want to understand
Why can't everyone tell the truth and learn to love again
Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used
Scared and confused
Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used
Scared and confused
Yes I know
One more question... I know time is dear
Is what the world speaks of love really real?
The answers not of this world but very clear
Look above to find love and you found eternal life
Street corner preachers you've heard before
Friendly advice just gets thrown out the door
There is a question that I want to understand
Why can't everyone tell the truth... And learn to love again
Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used?
Scared and confused
Yes I know... What it feels like to be broken and used
Scared and confused
Yes I know
Yes I know
Yes I know
Yes I know
Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used?
Scared and confused
Yes I know... What it feels like to be broken and used
Scared and confused
I'm broken!
I'm broken
I'm broken
I'm broken
The song "Broken" by Scott Stapp is a powerful and emotional song that touches on themes of fear, doubt, confusion, and the need for love and truth. The opening lines pose the question why people are overcome with fear, suggesting that fear is something that is not real. It goes on to ask why people are so consumed with death, and suggests that doubt can be overcome and that one can live without it. The chorus centers around the idea of being broken and used, scared and confused, and how painful this feeling can be.
The second verse begins with the question of why people can't tell the truth and learn to love again. The song seems to suggest that love and truth are the antidotes to fear and doubt, and that they can heal even the deepest wounds. The bridge reiterates the centrality of love as the answer to the world's problems, and suggests that true love can only be found in a higher power or spiritual plane. The song ends with a powerful repetition of the phrase "I'm broken," driving home the pain and despair of feeling damaged and used.
Overall, "Broken" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that grapples with some of life's biggest questions. It suggests that the way to move beyond fear, doubt, and pain is to seek out truth and love, and to look towards a higher power for guidance and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Why are we overcome with fear?
What is the reason that fear is controlling us?
What if I told you that fear isn't real.
Imagine if I informed you that fear isn't a thing that should be controlling us.
Why are we overcome with death?
What is causing us to be controlled by the idea of death?
What if I told you my friends your doubt
You could live without!
Suppose I told you, my companions, that you could abandon your doubts and live a happy life!
There is a question I want to understand
Why can't everyone tell the truth and learn to love again
I desire to understand why individuals can't be truthful and embrace love again.
Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used
Scared and confused
Have you ever experienced the feeling of being manipulated and betrayed, filled with fear and confusion?
Yes I know
Yes, I have experienced it.
One more question... I know time is dear
Is what the world speaks of love really real?
Here's one more question for you. Though time is precious, is the world's idea of love truly true?
The answers not of this world but very clear
Look above to find love and you found eternal life
The answer is not from this world, but it's straightforward. Search above, and you will find love, which will grant you everlasting life.
Street corner preachers you've heard before
Friendly advice just gets thrown out the door
There is a question that I want to understand
Why can't everyone tell the truth... And learn to love again
I've seen preachers on the street before, and their amicable counsel gets disregarded. I want to know why individuals can't be truthful and embrace love once more.
I'm broken!
I'm shattered!
I'm broken
I'm broken
I'm broken
I'm terribly damaged.
Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used?
Scared and confused
Yes I know... What it feels like to be broken and used
Scared and confused
Have you ever experienced the feeling of being manipulated and betrayed, filled with fear and confusion? Yes, I have, and it's a terrible feeling.
Yes I know
Yes I know
Yes I know
Yes I know
Yes, I know. Yes, I know. Yes, I know. Yes, I know.
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Written by: DEWAYNE JULIUS ROGERS JR., SCOTT STAPP
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