My Own Prison
Creed
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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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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.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band members themselves - Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Certified PlatinumThe album, which contained "My Own Prison," received a 6x Platinum certification by RIAA, which means that it sold over six million copies.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by acclaimed director R. Kern, who is known for his work featuring a raw, edgy look.
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Song Meaning"My Own Prison" refers to the theme of personal struggle and feeling trapped by self-imposed limitations or negative habits.
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Personal AchievementsThis song helped make Creed one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the late 90s.
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Concert StapleThe 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.
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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.
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Radio SuccessDespite being originally released in 1997, the song has continued to enjoy regular airplay on rock radio stations over the past two decades.
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InfluencesThe song reflects the influences of other rock bands such as Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots.
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Critical AcclaimWhile 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.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe 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.
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Breakthrough HitAlthough 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.
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Live VersionsOver 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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