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This seems to pertain to the endurance of hardship; whether it be despair, theinsignificance of one's life, or stagnation. The chorus and song title both allude to exposure to external elements and influences which alter a person. Just as a rock is weathered and metals rusted, the human specimen is also changed due to experience. Yet the admission of his vulnerability and jaded state is obvious; moments indicative of hope are embedded as well ("But I choose to win. So I choose to fight.").
There are some possible religious/spiritual references, including the following:
"The sun shines and I can't avoid the light" - Light is indicative of an awareness of reality; is also synonymous with spiritual illumination.
"The day reminds me of you" - Possibly a reference to Jesus Christ.
"The earth is a voice; Speaking to you" - This excerpt is conveying a message that affirms that the earth itself is a messenger; upholding its own law with or without the assent of man.
"Take all this pride, and leave it behind" - In reference to pride in the sense of vanity or self-conceit; many Christian's condemn it, claiming it causes one to become spiritually "zombified."
"Believe what you will. That is your right" - A reference to free will. (thanks, Keith - Yonkers, NY, for above 2)
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Anyone that will post Creed Sucks and not saying anything to back it up just shows how intelligent they really are. This is probably my favorite Creed song and the sound definitely compliments the lyrics very well.
- Carmine, Melville, NY
The opening riff almost sounds country, not really a stretch I suppose since the band originated in Florida (despite the fact that Mark Tremonti is from Detroit). I hate country, but this is still a good song. The band was already headed downhill with this album, but this is one of the better tracks on it.
- Adrian, Brookings, SD
NO Creed does not suck. Shutup you dirty, dirty elitist.
- Joseph, Toastville, OH
Conisdering all creed songs, scott stapp's history, and the song itself... it definetly is religious. perhaps not an entirely Christian rock song, but it has religious implications
- Greg, asheville, NC