The query "Creed - What If" refers to a song by the American rock band Creed. Song Overview:

• "What If" is the second single from Creed's 1999 album Human Clay. It was released on January 31, 2000.
• The song also served as the lead single for the soundtrack of the movie Scream 3.
• It was written by Creed's lead singer Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti.
• The song was recorded at a house outside Tallahassee, Florida, where Stapp had moved inspired by Jim Morrison's history.
• Musically, "What If" is one of Creed's heaviest songs, with its intro inspired by The Rolling Stones' "Paint It, Black" from 1966.
• Lyrically, the song deals with themes of hatred and oppression

Music Video:

• Directed by David Meyers, the video features actor David Arquette reprising his role as Dewey Riley from Scream 3.
• The video depicts a horror-themed narrative where band members are "killed" in a prank, culminating in a cliffhanger with the real killer.
• The video is included in the home media releases of Scream 3

Chart Performance:

• The song reached number 3 on the US Mainstream Rock Billboard chart.
• It also peaked at number 15 on the US Alternative Airplay chart and number 2 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
• For the year 2000, it ranked 11th on the US Mainstream Rock year-end chart

Additional Information:

• In 2024, Creed released a remastered and expanded deluxe edition of Human Clay celebrating its 25th anniversary, which includes "What If" and other hits from the album

This song remains a notable part of Creed's discography and is recognized for its heavier sound and connection to the Scream 3 film.