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Lead singer Scott Stapp wrote this about his struggles with life at a time when he was questioning his faith. He realized he had created a prison within his own mind. (thanks, Erik - Willow Hill, PA)

Comments:

ok George from jackson, nj. judgement day is approaching fast.
- Scott, Jackson, AL

as a person who believes in jesus i think this song is about the time that we will all face up to on judgement day
- steve, melbourne, Australia

your supposed to talk about the song not bash religion and post your opinion on your f---ked up life, George. Its one thing if you dont follow a religion but at least have respect for it and the people that do, you piece of sh*t. So you keep going to your clan meetings and talking with that annoying Jersey/"Joyze" accent but shut the hell as far as posting your opinion with a lack of respect for religion especialy when 86% of the human population belongs to one. And if your one of the 14% who doesnt have a religion... that is your choice but the rest of us dont want to hear about it. Creed is a very good band I went to their concert in Hershey a few years back and it was awesome and sounded great.
- Matt, Reading, PA

this song is about a guy going to hell and being put on trial for hell, great song, i dont beleive in that stuff at all, what so ever, actually i hate the idea of religon all together, but i still like some of creeds songs. they are definatly a band who made it even though they had gay christian lyrics that usually dont relate to people who like rock, and they are also bashed by christians and not considered a christian rock band. i think if u religous idiots played music like creed,POD and other great christian rock bands instead of "open the eyes of my heart" and s--t like that, you would have alot more people going to and coming back to church.In fact i might still beleive in god, but i have ben to exposed to free thinking and scientific explanation and things that are actually real. thank you
- george, jackson, NJ

I find all of Scott Stapp's lyrics to be confessional and inspiring. I'm Christian and alot of people in church cicles have condemned him for his failures in my experience. His solo album was very good and typical to his style. I did notice the guitars were a bit more simple sounding than with Creed but the whole album is good. I am writing a paper on My own prison.
- TODD, SAN FRANCISCO, United States

All you people who come here just to bash the band, GET THE HECK OUT OF HERE NOW! What kind of life do you have? You just want to get on the internet, take the time to go to this website, type in Creed, and bash them for no reason at all? Get a life people, a real actual life.
- Joseph, Toastville, OH

Definately the best Creed song out there. The acoustic version is pretty biting too.
- Matt, Marion, IA

I'm not a huge Creed fan, but you could at least write a better comment. Right Pat? Personally I like Led Zeppelin and other groups from that period better, but Creed is a good group. Besides, Creed is much better than other singers who are popular right now.
- Stefanie, Rock Hill, SC

im not gonna start a creed grupee club and i dont even have an official cd, i have 3 downloaded off the web and honestly, i like thier music. i could care less of what you think of them but dont rag on the fans for liking their music. that comment was very disrespectful and you kinda pissed me off as well as some others. seriously, if you dont like thier music 1. turn it off 2. dont bother other people who do like it 3. be more respectful
- Steve, burkburnett, TX

Creed reached a lot of people with their soul searching lyrics and sledgehammer guitar. To call them a Pearl Jam cover band (I love PJ) or to dismiss them as some wuss metal act is inaccurate. If anything, they drew inspiration from the likes of The Doors, Led Zeppelin and other legendary artists. The proof that they were a GREAT band was evident to me the night I saw them live. CREED will rise again...
- glenn, bandera, TX

Pat, if you don't like Creed, the OBVIOUSLY don't come here. And Creed has great lyrics, by far the best I've heard. I'd hate to here what YOU listen to. And you're WAY wrong about u "recording" better music. I'm sure u'd have WAY more fans listening 2 u crap then Creed fans. NOT. so no one wants to here you diss Creed, got it?
- Michelle, Anaheim, CA

yeah i really hope creed gets back together so they can make some more crappy music for its legions of worthless fans who dont know crap about music! that would be awesome! i mean with arms wide open is definitley the best song ever..hold on that song is a miserable piece of musical garbage. i could record myself crapping in a paper bag and back it with some pots and pans being run over by a mack truck and it would sound better than anything creed ever recorded.
- Pat Long, E Nopo, NY

guys my own prison is sort of a story of when he dies and hes n the heanvenly court(heaven facinbg god)where hes being judged for all his sins and he regrets all the bad things he did....CREED ROCKS!!!!!AND SO DOES ALTER BRIDGE.and chris im sorry man but creed will never happen again.
- mariano, fredericksburg, VA

Awesome song. Creed was a good band. hopefully they will get back together
- chris, san diego, CA

I think this song is very touching. He's gone through alot in life and has cleaned up since Creed broke up.
- Erik, Willow Hill, PA

scotty woke up one morning banging his head against the wall after being high the night before he was upset and depressed.
- isobel, Sydney, Australia

Apparently his faith has dwindled since he wrote this song, with all the anti-religion interviews and the intoxication on stage.
- Dude, TX, TX

That sound offly simmalar to "THE WALL", the rock opera where a kid builds up a "wall" in his mind to block out reality because of his mistreatments
- Brad Nash, Rochester Hills, MI

Creed - The #1 Pearl Jam tribute band
- Luke, Manchester, England