What If
Creed
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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 What if What if What if What if What if I What if What if What if What if What if I What if What if What if What if What if I What if What if What if What if What if I What if you did? What if you lied? What if I avenge? What if eye for an eye? What if your words could be judged like a crime? What if What if What if What if What if I What if What if What if What if What if I What if What if What if What if What if I What if What if What if What if What if I
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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."
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Charts PerformanceThe song reached No.1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, making it Creed's fourth song to reach the top of that chart.
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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.
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Band MembershipThe song was performed by the band members - Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Scott Phillips and Brian Marshall.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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GenreThe song maintains the band's signature post-grunge and alternative metal style.
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Movie Feature"What If" was featured on the soundtrack of the horror movie "Scream 3."
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss confronting and standing up to those who use their power to oppress others.
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Live Performances"What If" remains a fan favorite and is often included in the band's set list during live performances.
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Amplifier DisasterDuring the filming of the music video for this song, Scott Stapp’s amplifier burst into flames.
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ProducerThe song was produced by renowned Canadian record producer and engineer John Kurzweg, who also worked on many other Creed songs.
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Guitar ContributionThe song is known for Mark Tremonti's strong guitar work, especially the distinctive and heavy guitar riffs.
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Recognition"What If" helped to solidify Creed's status as one of the prime post-grunge bands of the late '90s and early '00s.
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Humanity ThemeLike many of Creed's songs, "What If" delves into themes of humanity, personal introspection, and spiritual depth.
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