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I spent a day by the river
It was quiet and the wind stood still
I spent some time with nature
To remind me of all that's real
It's funny how silence speaks sometimes when you're alone
And remember that you feel
I said it's funny how silence speaks sometimes when you're alone
And remember that you feel
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Now I saw a face on the water
It looked humble but willing to fight
I saw the will of a warrior
His yoke is easy and his burden is light
He looked me right in the eyes
Direct and concise to remind me
To always do what's right
He looked me right in the eyes
Direct and concise to remind me
To always do what's right
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Again I stand, lord, god I stand
Against the faceless man
'Cause if the face inside can't see the light
I know I'll have to walk alone
And if I walk alone to the other side
I know I might not make it home
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Next time I see this face
I'll say I choose to live for always
So won't you come inside and never go away
Next time I see this face
I'll say I choose to live for always
So won't you come inside and never go away
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
It was quiet and the wind stood still
I spent some time with nature
To remind me of all that's real
It's funny how silence speaks sometimes when you're alone
And remember that you feel
I said it's funny how silence speaks sometimes when you're alone
And remember that you feel
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Now I saw a face on the water
It looked humble but willing to fight
I saw the will of a warrior
His yoke is easy and his burden is light
He looked me right in the eyes
Direct and concise to remind me
To always do what's right
He looked me right in the eyes
Direct and concise to remind me
To always do what's right
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Again I stand, lord, god I stand
Against the faceless man
'Cause if the face inside can't see the light
I know I'll have to walk alone
And if I walk alone to the other side
I know I might not make it home
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Next time I see this face
I'll say I choose to live for always
So won't you come inside and never go away
Next time I see this face
I'll say I choose to live for always
So won't you come inside and never go away
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
Again I stand, lord I stand
Against the faceless man
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When he says "Now I saw a face on the water. It looked humble but willing to fight. I saw the will of a warrior. His yoke is easy and His burden is light. He looked me right in the eyes, Direct and concise to remind me To always do what's right", he is clearly talking about Jesus Christ. In fact "his yoke is easy, and his burden is light" is a direct quote from the bible talking about Christ. The faceless man is Christ. Scott Stapp is saying he knows there is someone there, but he doesn't know him well enough to see his face. But he goes on to say "Next time I see this face, I'll say I choose to live for always. So won't you come inside And never go away". This means maybe if God really reveals himself to Scott again (like he's saying 'God, just give me ONE more sign, THEN I'll believe'), then he'll invite Christ into his heart and ask Him to never go away. But also, when it says "...if the face inside can't see the light I know I'll have to walk alone And if I walk alone to the other side I know I might not make it home". He is saying that if the light of Christ can't be seen in him by God, he'll have to walk alone. And if he dies without the light inside (christ), he might not make it home (to heaven). The fact is though, there's no 'might' or maybe about it. Either there was and is a Jesus Christ, son of God, who was and is the only way to heaven, or there isn't. Decide soon Scott...
I agree with all of your points except for one--The Faceless Man is not Christ. The Faceless Man is death. If you Google "faceless man archetype," this is the definition. He is standing with Christ against the Faceless Man.
@chosen1forlife<br /> I seriously think that youve hit the nail on the head and agree 100% to what you are saying. I dont agree that the faceless man is death however.<br /> "It was humble, and willing to fight" Refers to Jesus going through the hardship before he got crucified. People all accused him of things when he was just helping the people. He was humble about his deeds, but willing to fight against the people that didn't believe who he was and was fighting for the good side.<br /> "He looked me right in the eyes direct and concise to remind me, to always do what's right" means exactly that, whenever we sin and go to repent then we are reminded of what we have done wrong, and ask for forgiveness... Dont think that death would look you right in the eyes and do whats right?<br /> Get back to me on this one, appreciated
@chosen1forlife<br /> <br /> I agree with your theology but must disagree with your interpretation. The face in the water and the faceless man are two separate enties (by definition in fact... how can a face be faceless) Yes, the face in the water certainly refers to Jesus but the faceless man most reasonably refers to death. Very powerful song indeed. I suppose you could argue that the faceless man represents the Flesh or Satan but that is a bit counter-intuitive. Either way, this is a song of triumph rather than one of defeat as you suggest. I don't think you need be worried about Scott sitting on the fence waiting for Christ to interact with him one more time. He has made the decision to stand with the "face in the water" against "the faceless man". <br /> <br /> @counting91bluecars<br /> <br /> Right on. This interpretation makes the most reasonable sense. For centuries at least, the faceless man has been a personification of death... see Grim Reaper / Third Spirit in A Christmas Carol / Ringwraiths etc.<br /> <br /> @songmeaner09<br /> <br /> "Humble and willing to fight" refers to the face in the water (Jesus) absolutely but this is not the faceless man. Why would anyone (Christian or not) say "Lord I stand against Jesus"? chosen1forlife means well but don't encourage him haha<br /> <br /> <br /> This interpretation is obvious to me but seems to be in the minority on these threads. I would be concerned if not for the fact that there are also way too many posters who want to remove Jesus from the interpretation altogether... which is an embrace of pure ignorance.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott: "Next time I see this face--"<br /> Chosen1forlife: "--Oh you mean the faceless face that you saw but can't see?"<br /> Scott: "Um... no?... Wait what?"
there's possibility that the lyric isnt directly talking about one person (faceless man), and the 'you's in this song is not the same man (faceless man). the "you"s might work with capital Y, which is God. <br /> <br /> My point is, more likely, scott talking about this faceless man (whom he's against of) AND another persona (indirectly written: God-- who granted him life and so on).<br /> <br /> sorry for my bad grammar, i hope you guys get the point.
this song is awesome. And your analyzation rox. this song leaves me feeling resolute and somehow decided. Pherhaps my fave thing bout creed is ho wdeep their lyrics really are.
well put.... I was thinking that it mean if he doesn't accept Jesus Christ, then he knows he'll have to "walk alone on the other side, he might not make it home", meaning he'll end up in Hell, not Heaven.
VERY VERY WELL PUT.
This song is excellent. Chosen, you did an excellent job on interpreting this song. This is one of my favorite creed songs because of its meaning. It is poetry.
Chosen I have to agree with everyone else on this point you did an extrodanarily good job on your analization of this song. Props to you, you are a true Creed fan, who realizes what Scott was trying to get through in this song. This is Creeds number one fan, Creedrulz
Great analysis! Kudos to you. Struggling with one's christianity seems to be a theme amongst alot of Creed's music.
Actually, chosen1, I will agree for the "most part" with the others. You have looked into this song for its deeper meaning, but I am not so sure about your analysis of "...if the face inside can't see the light I know I'll have to walk alone And if I walk alone to the other side I know I might not make it home." I don't think it is "the light of Christ can't be seen in him by God, he'll have to walk alone", because God doesn't forsake. Just because the light isn't shining for outward notice, Jesus wouldn't leave him to walk alone. Try this on for size, let me know how it fits. How about the face inside actually being his conscience, and if he can't see the light, the truth, then he won't be saved, and will be left to walk alone. By your analysis, you leave it that man can be saved, and then not saved by some action, like not letting the light shine. But with this deeper look, I am saying that Scott is talking about the ability of himself to find the light.
@Liberty44 Being a life long Christian, I believe you are closer to the meaning above.
wow..very well put..i love this song but i never really thought too hard about what it means.
K, dont shoot me for sayin this, but i have another perspective of this song. This song is from their first album. As if you guys watch any bio on scott's past you no that scott and his father didnt speak for awhile "scott was band from the church". With that said, i think this song he is asking for forgiveness from his father. Asking for forgiveness beucase Scott did make it on his own, and now he wants his family behind him. Let me know what you think.
its their second album.