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Besides Universal Studios, parts of the video were filmed near Interstate 4 in Polk County, Florida.

A central scene features lead singer Scott Stapp in a rowboat. He reaches into the water to save a drowning man, only to realize the person he is rescuing is himself . Stapp has explained this represents pulling himself out of "dark periods," specifically his struggles with substance abuse and alcoholism . Creed - My Sacrifice (Official Video)

The production was featured on an episode of MTV's Making the Video and involved some impressive practical effects: Besides Universal Studios, parts of the video were

The video, directed by , was the first project where Creed had complete creative control. It tells a story of personal catharsis through several key metaphors: Stapp has explained this represents pulling himself out

Crews built a three-foot-deep basin and filled it with roughly 400,000 gallons of water . They used concrete road barriers lined with plastic to hold the water in the streets.