Simple Creed

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About Simple Creed

"Simple Creed" is a song by alternative rock group Live, which was released as the first single from their 2001 album, V. It features vocals by English rapper Tricky.


Year:
2001
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Born with your back to the god
That spit you out on the riverbed
Angry at who? Me?
You better back up fool
I'll bet you took a gun to school too
But now, nobody's takin' your candy
You just keep on livin' this tragedy

La la la la la la la
To each his own

But, I wait for you to take my hand
'Cause we need each other
We gotta love each other

Yeah

Born with your back to the god
Who picked you up by your puppy scruff
Angry at who? Me?
You better back up fool
And be grateful that the real me's always hiding from you
But now, nobody's takin' your bicycle,
Maybe somebody should take your microphone

La la la la la la la
To each his own
But I wait for you to understand
That we need each other
We gotta love each other
(I wait for you to understand)
That we need each other
(I wait for you to understand)
That we need each other

Someone should take your microphone
Someone leave their life at home
Someone will take your bubblegum
Someone will take your life along
You're always, walking hallways
You're always, walking hallways
Try again, lie again
(Improvised lyrics)

I wait for you to take my
I wait for you to take my hand
'Cause we need each other
You know, We gotta love each other
'Cause we need each other
Yeah, We gotta gotta love each other
We need each other

We've gotta love, gotta love each other

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Live

Live ( /ˈlaɪv/, often typeset as LĪVE) is an American rock band from York, Pennsylvania, composed of Chad Taylor (lead guitar), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass), Chad Gracey (drums), and Chris Shinn (vocals). Live's original lead singer Ed Kowalczyk left the band in November 2009. more »

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Written by: ADRIAN NICHOLAS MATTHEW THAWS, CHAD ALAN GRACEY, CHAD DAVID TAYLOR, EDWARD JOEL KOWALCZYK, PATRICK DAHLHEIMER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Simple Creed" is a song by Live, and it falls under the genres of alternative rock and post-griffon, combining elements of hard, pop, and post-rock to create a unique sound.
Release Information
The song was part of the band's fifth studio album "V," which was released on September 18, 2001. It was subsequently released as a single in the same year.
Collaboration Fact
The song is notable for featuring guest vocals from Adam Duritz, the lead singer of the band Counting Crows.
Artistic Intent
The song is said to have been written as a reaction to the September 11 attacks, with lyrics that promote unity and love in the face of adversity.
Chart Performance
"Simple Creed" spent 20 weeks on Billboard’s Top Modern Rock Tracks in the U.S. and peaked at position 18.
Music Video
A music video was made for "Simple Creed" that presents actual footage of the band performing the song live intercut with stylized scenes featuring a group of dancers.
Controversy
The single, along with the album "V," was released during a period of significant controversy for Live, as the band members were involved in a legal battle with Radioactive Records.
Live Performance
Despite the troubles surrounding its release, "Simple Creed" became a popular song in Live's live performances, often sparked by its engaging guitar riffs and powerful vocal performances.
Songwriting Process
The band describes the writing process for "Simple Creed" as one of their most collaborative efforts, with all band members contributing to its development.
Legacy
The song continues to be a fan favorite, often played on alternative rock radio stations, appreciated for its powerful lyrics and anthemic sound.

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