My Own Prison

Creed

About My Own Prison

"My Own Prison" is a song by Creed and the titular lead single from their 1997 debut album of the same name. It first appeared on the WXSR-FM compilation album Locals Only. Creed's guitarist Mark Tremonti sings with Stapp on the chorus. The single peaked at #2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #7 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. A music video was also made for the song. The song was featured in the 2002 film Bang Bang You're Dead.


Year:
2004
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A court is in session, a verdict is in
No appeal on the docket today
Just my own sin
The walls are cold and pale
The cage made of steel
Screams fill the room
Alone I drop and kneel
Silence now the sound
My breath the only motion around
Demons cluttering around
My face showing no emotion
Shackled by my sentence
Expecting no return
Here there is no penance
My skin begins to burn

(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) All held captive
Out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one

I hear a thunder in the distance
See a vision of a cross
I feel the pain that was given
On that sad day of loss
A lion roars in the darkness
Only he holds the key
A light to free me from my burden
And grant me life eternally

Should have been dead
On a Sunday morning
Banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain't got no time

Should have been dead
On a Sunday morning
Banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain't got no time

(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) All held captive
Out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one

I cry out to God
Seeking only his decision
Gabriel stands and confirms
I've created my own prison
I cry out to God
Seeking only his decision
Gabriel stands and confirms
I've created my own prison

(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) All held captive
Out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one

(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) We're held captive (I created)
Out from the sun (I created)
A sun that shines on only some (I created)
We the meek are all in one (I created my own prison)

Should've been dead on a Sunday morning
Banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain't got no time

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Creed

Creed is an American rock band, formed in 1995 in Tallahassee, Florida. The band consists of lead vocalist Scott Stapp, guitarist and vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips. Creed released two studio albums, My Own Prison in 1997 and Human Clay in 1999, before Marshall left the band in 2000 to be replaced by touring bassist Brett Hestla. The band's third record, Weathered, was released in 2001 with Mark Tremonti handling bass before the band disbanded in 2004 due to increasing tension between members. Tremonti, Phillips, and Marshall went on to found Alter Bridge while Stapp followed a solo career. After months of speculation, Creed reunited in 2009 for a tour and new album called Full Circle, and in early 2012 the band rec… more »

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Written by: Mark Tremonti, Scott Stapp

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15 facts about this song

Release Information
"My Own Prison" was officially released on June 24, 1997, as part of the debut album of Creed with the same name.
Songwriters
The song was written by the band members themselves - Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti.
Chart Performance
The song reached the No. 2 spot on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and No. 7 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States, marking it as one of Creed's most successful songs.
Certified Platinum
The album, which contained "My Own Prison," received a 6x Platinum certification by RIAA, which means that it sold over six million copies.
Music Video Director
The music video for the song was directed by acclaimed director R. Kern, who is known for his work featuring a raw, edgy look.
Song Meaning
"My Own Prison" refers to the theme of personal struggle and feeling trapped by self-imposed limitations or negative habits.
Personal Achievements
This song helped make Creed one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the late 90s.
Concert Staple
The song is often performed at Creed's live shows, showcasing an embrace of their earlier work and recognizing the fan-favorite status of this particular track.
Genre
"My Own Prison" is known for its post-grunge sound, a genre that features the grunge music's distortion-filled rock but also incorporates elements from other genres.
Radio Success
Despite being originally released in 1997, the song has continued to enjoy regular airplay on rock radio stations over the past two decades.
Influences
The song reflects the influences of other rock bands such as Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots.
Critical Acclaim
While some critics have been dismissive towards Creed's music, "My Own Prison" has often been singled out for praise due to its reflective lyrical themes and memorable guitar riffs.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "My Own Prison" have often been open to significant interpretation, with some suggesting religious undercurrents while others view it as a broader commentary on existential dread.
Breakthrough Hit
Although Creed had released other songs before "My Own Prison," this was the song that truly helped them break into the mainstream and achieve significant commercial success.
Live Versions
Over the years, several live versions of "My Own Prison" have been released, with each displaying slight variations in performance and arrangement.

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