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Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti wrote this about one of their friends who committed suicide. The lyrics deal with how hard it is to find happiness and meaning in the world. (thanks, Matt - Morristown, TN)

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Sadie, your uncle is getting his stories mixed up. That happened to Eric Clapton, not Scott Stapp. The song that Eric Clapton wrote because of that tragedy was "Tears in Heaven." And "you see my wrist" has nothing to do with abortion, this song is about suicide.
- Phil, Marin, CA

I interpret the first verse of this song as being about abortion. "Hurray for a child that makes it into this world. They're laid to rest before they know just what to do."
- Ashley, Spearman, TX

This song is definietly one of their most spiritual songs. It is sending awareness of suicide in these new generations. It also appeals us to trust in God even if satan screws up our life on earth. This isn't our home don't give up.
- Benji, chattanooga, TN

Suicide? Suicide? Try homicide, it is very clear to see that the song is about abortion. First line, says it all. "theyre laid to rest, before theyve known just what do," and then line "you see my wrist," come on, "I know your pain," Scott is in song scenerio, speaking to the mother is chosen to kill her baby, They aint here anymore. (the babies) come on get real. Listen to the song again, or read the lyrics, The first line!
- Marshall, Raleigh, NC

Well why would they be talking about their friend committing suicide when at the beginning it says Pray for a child that makes it through if theres anyway because the answer lies in you? My uncle who loves Creed says it's a memory to his Son. He said that Creed was on tour and they were staying in a hightower. Well Creed couldn't take his son with him because he was too smal so he hired a nanny. The nanny wasn't paying no attention to the child and he went on the balcony. Well you see the kid fell off a 20 story high balcony and died. That's really sad!
- Sadie, Cinci., OH

I think Jackie is right. Before that there are also the lines about how both your and mine souls are grey.
- niku, none, United States

Man, When I first heard this song, i never thought it would be about some thing like this. Ana, I guess it could... but they may have tried another way...
- jack, hemel, England

I'm not really sure so I want to ask... "you see my wrist..." so that means he uses (or used) a razor to cut veins on the wrist?
- Ana, Lokev, Europe

This Song Was Used At The End Of "Halloween:H2O:20 Years Later.
- Billy, Otway, OH

"You see my wrist, I know your pain" - sounds to me like their friend is not the only one to have considered suicide before (Scott or Mark).
- Jackie, Virginia Beach, VA

i don't know and i don't much care about who and y the song was written i think this is the best song ever written by creed of all time so all i gotta say is GO CREED!!!
- brad, gansevoort, NY

Now that I've listened to the words again, I understand.
- Taylor, Austin, TX

Scott's friend said, "Now, who's gonna settle the (deleted) score?" before he shot himself. Scott counterquotes him by singing, "Don't have to settle no (deleted) score".
- Dude, TX, TX