What's This Life For
Creed
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Hurray for A child that makes it through If there's any way Because the answer lies in you They're laid to rest Before they've known just what to do Their souls are lost Because they could never find What's this life for What's this life for What's this life for What's this life for I see your soul, it's kind of gray You see my heart, you look away You see my wrist, I know your pain I know your purpose on your plane Don't say a last prayer Because you could never find What's this life for What's this life for What's this life for What's this life for But they ain't here anymore Don't have to settle the score Cause we all live Under the reign of one king But they ain't here anymore, Don't have to settle no Goddamn score 'Cause we all live under the reign, I said, you know, of One king One king One king But they ain't here anymore, Don't have to settle no Goddamn score 'Cause we all live under the reign I said, you know, of One king One king One king But they ain't here anymore, Don't have to settle no Goddamn score Cause we all live under the reign Of one king
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Written by: Mark Tremonti, Scott Stapp
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13 facts about this song
Background Info"What's This Life For" is a song by the American rock band Creed. It was released as a single from their debut album "My Own Prison".
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CertificationIn 1999, it received a BMI Pop Award for being one of the most performed songs on the radio.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and peaked at number 2 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Song ThemeThe song tackles heavy themes of life's purpose and the existential questions people often ponder on.
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InspirationBand member Mark Tremonti was inspired to write this song after his childhood friend committed suicide.
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CriticismThe song faced criticism for its controversial subject matter, leading to discussions on mental health in the rock community.
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LegacyThe song became emblematic of Creed's overall musical style, characterized by heavy guitar riffs and introspective lyrics.
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Fan ReceptionDespite some critical backlash, the song remains one of Creed's most popular songs among their fan base.
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Unplugged PerformanceCreed performed "What's This Life For" on their MTV Unplugged show, offering an acoustic version to their fans.
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Featured ArtistsThe song, like much of Creed's work, prominently features vocalist Scott Stapp and lead guitarist Mark Tremonti.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song was used in the season one finale of the TV series 'Dawson's Creek'.
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Album SuccessThe album "My Own Prison" where "What's This Life For" is included, was certified six times platinum by the RIAA, pointing to the popularity of Creed during the late 1990s.
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Song Writing CreditBoth Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti share the songwriting credits for "What's This Life For".
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