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The song was inspired by lead singer Scott Stapp's spiritual beliefs and the desire to reach a higher state of being.
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About Creed
Creed's early recording lineup brought together Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips. The rock band released My Own Prison in 1997, followed by Human Clay and the song With Arms Wide Open. A hiatus in 2004 led its members toward separate projects: Stapp pursued solo work, while Tremonti, Marshall and Phillips formed Alter Bridge. Those related careers remain distinct from Creed's own group recordings.
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Creed - Concord artist biography
Explicit band lineup, 1997 My Own Prison, Human Clay/With Arms Wide Open repertoire and 2004 separate-project transition. The awards year is not treated as the song's release year, and sales totals are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-18. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1999
2000
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The song was inspired by lead singer Scott Stapp's spiritual beliefs and the desire to reach a higher state of being.
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Scott Stapp wrote the song after learning he was going to become a father.
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With Arms Wide Open
CreedReported release: 2000Date needs verification | Recent carryover
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Scott Stapp wrote the song after learning he was going to become a father.
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Creed's early recording lineup brought together Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips. The rock band released My Own Prison in 1997, followed by Human Clay and the song With Arms Wide Open. A...
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Struggling with depression and finding hope.
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