is a hit single by the American rock band Collective Soul, released in 1997 as the lead track from their third studio album, Disciplined Breakdown . The song famously reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and remains a staple of 90s alternative rock. Lyrical Meaning and Context
Similar to many Collective Soul songs (like "Shine" ), there is a thread of spiritual searching and the desire for peace amidst chaos. Musical Style collective_soul_precious_declaration
The lyrics, written by lead singer Ed Roland, are often interpreted as a "declaration" of independence and spiritual or emotional renewal. is a hit single by the American rock
