Overcome
Creed
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Don't cry victim to me Everything we are and used to be is buried and gone Now its my turn to speak Its my turn to expose and release whats been killing me I'll be dammed fighting you, it's impossible, impossible! Say goodbye, with no sympathy! I'm entitled to overcome Completely stunned I'm numb Knock me down throw me to the floor! There's no pain I can't feel no more I'm entitled to overcome, overcome Finally see whats beneath Everything I am and hope to be Cannot be lost I'll be dammed fighting you You're impossible, impossible! Say goodbye with no sympathy! I'm entitled to overcome Completely stunned I'm numb Knock me down throw me to the floor There's no pain I cant feel no more I'm entitled to overcome, overcome! (Overcome!) You'll never know what I was thinking before you came round Take a step, take a breath, put your guard down (Overcome!) I cannot worry anymore of what you think of me I may be crazy but I'm buried in your memory I'm entitled to overcome Completely stunned I'm numb Knock me down throw me to the floor There's no pain I cant feel no more I'm entitled to overcome Completely stunned I'm numb I'm entitled to overcome Completely stunned I'm numb I'm entitled to overcome I may be crazy but I'm buried in your memory
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Written by: MARK TREMONTI, SCOTT STAPP
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13 facts about this song
Song Classification"Overcome" is classified as an alternative metal and post-grunge song.
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Album DetailsThe song appears in the album "Full Circle", which marked the reunion of Creed after a hiatus.
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Release Information"Overcome" was released as a single in August 2009.
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Song WritingThe song was co-written by Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti, both members of Creed.
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Chart Position"Overcome" peaked at number 2 in the Active Rock Chart in the US and it reached the top 10 in the US mainstream rock songs’ chart.
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ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its powerful, hard-rock sound while others criticized its lack of originality.
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Band BackgroundCreed is known for its distinct post-grunge sound, and "Overcome" fits well into this repertoire.
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Album ThemeThe release of "Overcome" and its album "Full Circle" signified the band's 'full circle' journey, from their formation and success to splits and then reunion.
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Performance"Overcome" was a key part of Creed's touring setlist following the release of "Full Circle".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Overcome" features the band performing the track in a warehouse setting interspersed with scenes of chaos including a rainstorm indoors. The symbolism parallels the song's lyrics about facing challenges.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics for "Overcome" are often interpreted as encouraging perseverance through any obstacles or challenges that one might face in life.
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PromotionOn Creed's official website, the song was initially released for free before being officially sold as a single.
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RecordingThe recording of "Overcome" and other tracks in the album "Full Circle" marked a significant reunion moment for Creed as the band members had not collectively recorded music together in over five years.
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