Faceless Man

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...

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.

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.

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.

Scott’s father was a preacher, and he grew up around people of faith. Whether Scott is saved is something only he and God truly know, but I can’t help but recognize that many of his lyrics draw directly from the Word of God such as My Own Prison. Deep down, I believe Scott holds onto some measure of faith. Years ago, when I purchased Creed’s Human Clay album, I found myself praising and worshiping God with such deep emotion that it brought me to tears. During that moment of worship, I had a vision: I saw an album yet to be made by Creed. On the cover was an image of God’s arm and hand, with an outstretched finger reaching down from Heaven, and a man’s arm and hand with an outstretched finger reaching up from Earth. The two fingers met, symbolizing man and God becoming one. I attended a Creed concert at the Sanger Theater in Pensacola, FL, sitting in the third row. The crowd was mesmerized, and so was I, but it was clear that many of the attendees were not Christians. For all I know, I may have been one of the few believers there. As Scott sang, many people in the audience threw up the sign of Satan, but I chose to lift my hand toward Heaven in praise. As Creed took their final bow, I locked eyes with Scott while pointing to Heaven. In that moment, he looked surprised. I wish I could have known what he was thinking. Scott, if you ever read this, know that God loves you more than you can imagine. He loved you so much that He gave His life for you, for me, and for everyone on this earth while we were still sinners. No greater sacrifice has been given unto men. I will continue to worship God while listening to Creed’s music, whether or not they acknowledge Him in their work only they know. But if they do, I hope that the album I saw in my vision is created before Creed’s legacy fades into history. No matter what we have done in this life, when we ask for forgiveness from our Almighty creator there is no more condemnation and if there is no more condemnation we will appear before God spotless and sinless for we are the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus our King, Priest and Savior.

I think it's about a guy struggling with his inner demons, the "Faceless man."

"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."

He's in a peaceful and relaxing situation, somewhere outside, away from all the stress and distractions of everyday life. As he's sitting there, he's able to think about things.

"It's funny how silence speaks sometimes when you're alone, and remember that you feel."

Basically, he's recognizing that the peace and quiet he's experiencing allowed him to think a little more clearly.  The silence speaking to him is just his inner thoughts or his conscience.

"Again I stand, Lord I stand, against the faceless man."

While he's thinking about things he's inevitably faced with his inner demons. Regrets, things he feels guilty about. This is the "Faceless Man."

"Now I saw a face on the water. It looked humble but willing to fight. It looked humble, but willing to fight. I saw the will of a warrior."

He's thinking about these regrets and dealing with the thoughts that come with them. He said he's sitting in nature, obviously by a lake or something. He sees his reflection in the water, and in doing so, notices he still has some of the old desire in him to try and change.  Seeing a "warrior" is simply knowing he does have the ability to face his inner demons.

"His yoke is easy and his burden is light."

This is a Bible verse in Matthew when Jesus says "my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

This phrase, when interpreted in the context of biblical teachings, signifies that following Jesus, living a life devoted to God, and obeying his will is not a difficult or oppressive undertaking, but rather a joyful and fulfilling way of life. I think he puts this in the song here, and it shows through the rest of the song as he keeps saying, "Lord", that he's asking for God's help here to face his inner demons, The faceless man.

He wants the fulfilling life promised to us in the Bible, but he can't have that unless he can change. I think this is confirmed in the next few lyrics when he says "he looked me right in the eyes, direct and concise, to remind me to always do what's right." He then repeatedly asks for God's help...

"Cause if the face inside can't see the light I know I'll have to walk alone"

The face inside is the faceless man, his inner demons.  He's taking responsibility for his actions here.  He's acknowledging that he is the face inside.  He's responsible for his inner demons. If the face inside can't see the light, he won't have the peace he's looking for.  Saying he'll have to walk alone is literally acknowledging he won't get to heaven through his current path. He won't be walking with Jesus.

"And if I walk alone to the other side I know I might not make it home."

Home is heaven. If I walk alone I won't get to heaven. 

"Next time I see his face I'll say I choose to live for always. So won't you come inside and never go away."

He asking for God's help again, inviting him to "come inside and never go away. "

He wants to win the fight for good.  For always.

Unbelievable song. 

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.