================================================ Subject: Re: What if From: "Keith Mears" To: Date: Sat 16 Mar 2002 16:26:01 -0500 ================================================ What an EXCELLENT point, Sandy. I personally was involved in a debate out the meaning of lyrics shortly after Weathered was released, and I've ALWAYS been the type to read my own meaning into a song. I took some flak for that on this list (but then again, I take flak for EVERYTHING I post here, which is fine by me), but I personally don't CARE what ANY band had in mind when they wrote a particular song. I will always give my own credence to the lyrics and music of a song. -----Original Message----- From: Creed Discussion List [mailto:CREED-DISCUSS@WINDUPLIST.COM] On Behalf Of Sandy Carter Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 10:23 AM To: CREED-DISCUSS@WINDUPLIST.COM Subject: What if Another thing: I think, that the use of 'What If?' in this context is wrong. The song was written as an answer to critics that have judged Creed. You, as a person, haven't been judged one way or the other. Asaf, you are taking these lyrics very literally, and I strongly encourage independent thinking. "What if" is my favorite Creed songs, for reasons that are personal to ME. When you sing along with this song, do you really put yourself in Creed's place, and think about the media? Just because they say those words were born of a frustration, doesn't mean we can't interpret the music to fit the many similar or not so similar situations we may relate the lyrics to. Lyrics are not meant just to be singable or regurgitated, they can translate into something very personal to many and all. Saying someone is wrong for doing this.....is very small minded in my opinion. Sandy To unsubscribe or change your preferences for the Creed-Discuss list, visit: http://www.winduplist.com/ls/discuss/form.asp To unsubscribe or change your preferences for the Creed-Discuss list, visit: http://www.winduplist.com/ls/discuss/form.asp