I agree that Creed's lyrics are not the best lyrics out there. I do however think they are quite good. They are much better than most of the stuff that's out there. Also, they are being compared to other highly marketable groups only. In that catagory, they rise above. (Creed and Metallica are my favs.)
Unfortunately, the underground songs will never get the recognition they deserve. The allmighty dollar rules all.
If some of these groups do produce a hit...then their fans call them sell-outs. They can't win.