What If

Creed

About What If

"What If" is a song by Creed, released as the second single from their 1999 album Human Clay. In the song, Scott Stapp sings about hatred and those who oppress others. According to guitarist Mark Tremonti, the intro was inspired by the 1966 song "Paint It, Black" by The Rolling Stones. The song was used in the film Scream 3 in 2000, for which Creed helped to produce the soundtrack. The music video portrayed Creed band members being "killed" by the Ghostface character from the Scream films. The video features actor David Arquette. The song was performed by Chris Daughtry on the fifth season of American Idol in 2006. Stapp sings the title of the song 53 times in total. Along with "Bullets", it is one of Creed's heaviest songs, and one of their few metal songs. 


Year:
1999
5:18
72 
#1

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I can't find the rhyme in all my reason
I've lost sense of time and all seasons
Feel I've been beaten down

By the words of men who have no grounds
Can't sleep beneath the trees of wisdom
When your ax has cut the roots that feed them

Forked tongues in bitter mouths
Can drive a man to bleed from inside out

What if you did?
What if you lied?
What if I avenge?
What if eye for an eye?

I've seen the wicked fruit of your vine
Destroy the man who lacks a strong mind
Human pride sings a vengeful song
Inspired by the times you've been walked on
My stage is shared by many millions
Who lift their hands up high because they feel this

We are one we are strong
The more you hold us down the more we press on

What if you did?
What if you lied?
What if I avenge?
What if eye for an eye?

I know I can't hold the hate inside my mind
'Cause what consumes your thoughts controls your life

So I'll just ask a question
A lonely simple question
I'll just ask one question

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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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14 facts about this song

Song History
"What If" was released in November 1999 as the second single from Creed's second album, "Human Clay."
Charts Performance
The song reached No.1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, making it Creed's fourth song to reach the top of that chart.
Album Success
"Human Clay," the album featuring "What If," was certified diamond and is noted as one of the best-selling albums in the United States.
Band Membership
The song was performed by the band members - Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Scott Phillips and Brian Marshall.
Music Video
The music video for "What If" integrates scenes from the 2000 movie "Scream 3," and the band members portray ghost-like figures in a haunted house.
Genre
The song maintains the band's signature post-grunge and alternative metal style.
Movie Feature
"What If" was featured on the soundtrack of the horror movie "Scream 3."
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics discuss confronting and standing up to those who use their power to oppress others.
Live Performances
"What If" remains a fan favorite and is often included in the band's set list during live performances.
Amplifier Disaster
During the filming of the music video for this song, Scott Stapp’s amplifier burst into flames.
Producer
The song was produced by renowned Canadian record producer and engineer John Kurzweg, who also worked on many other Creed songs.
Guitar Contribution
The song is known for Mark Tremonti's strong guitar work, especially the distinctive and heavy guitar riffs.
Recognition
"What If" helped to solidify Creed's status as one of the prime post-grunge bands of the late '90s and early '00s.
Humanity Theme
Like many of Creed's songs, "What If" delves into themes of humanity, personal introspection, and spiritual depth.

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