From: "Kimberly Reid" <kimbereid@MSN.COM> To: <CREED-DISCUSS@WINDUPLIST.COM> Date: Wed 10 Apr 2002 09:33:26 -0500 |
Scott probably won't answer your question directly on this list, but here are some answers he recently gave on the vh1.com interview.
Q: Hi,guys! I love you, but one thing is bothering me. On your last albums, you seemed very spiritual and made it clear that you were singing to if not God than at least to a higher power. On this new album your lyrics can be taken as either being sung to God or maybe a girlfriend or wife. They're just not as spiritual as your former lyrics. Why?
- Bev from Greenville, Ill.
Stapp: First of all, we never made it clear what any of the songs were about or directed to. Secondly, I have no mold for which I write. I write about what is on my heart or what I'm thinking of at the time. As I have always said, I have no agenda; that was given to me by certain fans' interpretations of the songs. Just keep interpreting how you always have and the spiritual side will come back to you.
Q: How do you respond to being labeled a "Christian" band and will you ever consider playing at Christian festivals such as Creation or Inside Out Soul Festivals?
- Denise from Waterbury, Conn.
Stapp: We have been labeled that by Christians or individuals who understand Christianity because they hear the lyrics with their view-points in their mind, so they apply any key words or word and assume it is of Christian nature solely based on their background. I don't believe we will [play at Christian festivals].
: If you had a chance to meet with anyone living or not who would you choose and why?
- Sue from Sheboygan, Wis.
Stapp: Jesus Christ because His message is one of love, peace, unity and grace. Those are all messages our world could use to help solve our problems. Also, He died for his beliefs. I admire that.