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.
Surround Me
Scott Stapp Lyrics
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I guess they've never seen my island,
And where it lies at sea
I'm lost inside my memory.
I'm still in disbelief.
If I could paint a picture for you this is what you'd see
I'm down on my knees
Please stop me
Don't let me run
Surround me... Surround me... now
A wounded man sounds desperate when he's lost all his belief
Can you look into my eyes and say you won't betray me
We're running out of time
How precious time can be
I'm counting all the moments of the times you could have helped me
I'm down on my knees
Begging you to rescue me
Please stop me
Don't let me run
Surround me... Surround me
I'm down on my knees
Begging you to rescue me
Please stop me
Don't let me run
Surround me... Surround me
Surround me now
In "Surround Me," Scott Stapp speaks about feeling alone and abandoned despite people saying that no man is truly alone. He disagrees with this notion because he feels lost in his memories and unable to escape the negative thoughts that threaten to consume him. He paints a somber picture of his inner turmoil, begging for someone to rescue him from his emotional isolation. Stapp portrays himself as a wounded man, lost and desperate for help, seeking to find solace in others. However, he is wary of people's intentions and pleads for them not to betray him.
Stapp's lyrics give us a glimpse into his personal struggles with addiction, depression, and anxiety, which have been well documented. The song is driven by his candid admission of vulnerability and despair, and his plea for someone to surround him emotionally and spiritually. This song represents Stapp's earnest cry for help and a desire for human connection. The chorus "Surround me" is repeated a few times, signifying that he yearns to be surrounded by people who can support him and lift him from his emotional abyss.
Line by Line Meaning
They say no man's an island but I tend to disagree
I disagree with the notion that everyone can thrive independently.
I guess they've never seen my island,
They must not have seen how isolated I feel.
And where it lies at sea
It's a place of emotional turmoil and confusion.
I'm lost inside my memory.
I can't stop replaying certain events and emotions from my past.
I'm still in disbelief.
I can't believe how much I'm struggling and how alone I feel.
If I could paint a picture for you this is what you'd see
If only you could see how much I'm hurting and struggling, you might understand how desperately I need help.
A wounded man sounds desperate when he's lost all his belief
When someone has lost their faith in themselves and others, they will sound desperate and pleading.
Can you look into my eyes and say you won't betray me
Can you promise me that you won't abandon me when I'm at my most vulnerable?
We're running out of time
I can't stay in this state forever - I need help soon.
How precious time can be
Time is a valuable commodity, and I don't want to waste it feeling helpless and alone.
I'm counting all the moments of the times you could have helped me
I can't help but wonder why you haven't been there for me, when I've needed you the most.
I'm down on my knees
I'm pleading with you, begging you to help me.
Begging you to rescue me
I need you to save me from the emotional turmoil I'm experiencing.
Please stop me
I need someone to intervene and stop me from spiraling out of control.
Don't let me run
I don't want to be alone anymore - I need someone to be there for me and not let me push them away.
Surround me... Surround me... now
I need you to be here with me, to support me and make me feel safe and loved.
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