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Creep
Radiohead Lyrics
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Couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so fuckin' special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here
I don't care if it hurts
I wanna have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice
When I'm not around
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here, oh, oh
She's running out again, oh
She's running out
She run, run, run, run
Run
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here
I don't belong here
The lyrics of Radiohead's "Creep" convey a sense of isolation and self-loathing. The singer of the song seems to be fixated on an individual whom he perceives as angelic and otherworldly. This individual is completely out of reach for the singer, and he is consumed with jealousy over their perceived perfection. The imagery of the feather symbolizes the individual's lightness and grace, which contrasts with the singer's own feelings of heaviness and inadequacy.
The central theme of the song is the singer's deep-seated sense of alienation. He feels like a "creep" and a "weirdo" who doesn't belong in the world around him. The phrase "what the hell am I doing here?" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's sense of being out of place. This feeling of displacement is underscored by the line "she's running out the door", which suggests that the singer has been rejected and is now alone.
The refrain "you're so fuckin' special, I wish I was special" is a pivotal moment in the song. It reveals the depth of the singer's emotional turmoil and his yearning to be accepted by the individual he idolizes. The desperation in his voice is palpable, as he struggles to reconcile his envy and his desire for connection.
Overall, "Creep" is a powerful and emotionally raw song that explores universal themes of loneliness and isolation. Its haunting melody and haunting lyrics continue to resonate with audiences decades after its initial release.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were here before
In the past, when you were present in my life
Couldn't look you in the eye
I was too nervous and ashamed to make eye contact with you
You're just like an angel
You are a beautiful, heavenly being
Your skin makes me cry
Your beauty is overwhelming and brings me to tears
You float like a feather in a beautiful world
You move gracefully and effortlessly through life, as if in a perfect, ideal world
I wish I was special
I long to feel unique and important like you
You're so fuckin' special
You are incredibly special and important to me
But I'm a creep
However, I feel like a socially inept and deviant person
I'm a weirdo
I feel like an odd, abnormal person
What the hell am I doing here?
I feel out of place and wonder why I am present in this situation
I don't belong here
I feel like I am not accepted in this environment or with these people
I don't care if it hurts
I am willing to endure pain to achieve my desires
I wanna have control
I want to be in charge of my life and decisions
I want a perfect body
I desire to have an ideal physical appearance
I want a perfect soul
I long to have a pure and flawless inner self
I want you to notice when I'm not around
I desire to be missed and valued by you when I am not present
She's running out the door
The woman I admire is leaving me and the situation
Whatever makes you happy
I want you to be content and fulfilled
Whatever you want
I value your desires and wishes above mine
I don't belong here
I do not fit in or belong in this place or situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Hazelwood, Albert Louis Hammond, Edward John O'Brien, Colin Charles Greenwood, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mostafahossaintuhin
When you were here before
Couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so fuckin' special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here
I don't care if it hurts
I wanna have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice
When I'm not around
So fuckin' special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here
She's running out the door (run)
She's running out
She run, run, run, run,
Run...
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here
I don't belong here
@victorleonardovergara2994
Lyrics:
When you were here before
Couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so fuckin' special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here
I don't care if it hurts
I wanna have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice
When I'm not around
So fuckin' special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here
She's running out the door (run)
She's running out
She run, run, run, run,
Run...
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here
I don't belong here
@kimbonguno4741
LYRICS:
When you were here before
Couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so fucking special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here
I don't care if it hurts
I want to have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice
When I'm not around
You're so fucking special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here
Oh, oh
She's running out again
She's running out
She run, run, run, run
Run
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so fucking special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here
I don't belong here
@AbsolutelyPlasmadic
A constant reminder of our inner most fears.
Decades have passed and the answer to this problem hasn’t been found.
“Is it me? Am I the one perpetuating this?
Am I the odd one out?”
Everyone will find the answer, that’s how it’s been decided.
You are the odd one out, and for that you are so very special.
If you were here before, if you are here right now, and if you come here later.
None of that matters anymore.
Because you are here, and you are loved.
@kirbyclapsyou3159
This song makes my depression have a depresion
@jeezradz
Haha
@dippyfresh8155
That’s what alternative rock does to you. It’s great. This song represents my brain.
@garebomb6629
Fuzzygamer moment
@BoredPanda69420
Maybe your depression will kill itself. This will make life easier right?
Edit: I’m going to be therapist, people already adore me and I’m great. (I’m kidding)
@JonathanRaulGomez
@@BoredPanda69420 Hahaha well thought-out 🙌
@lavaga4909
"I dont care if it hurts, I wanna have control, I want a perfect body, I want a perfect soul. I want you to notice when Im not around." big same
@johnrebel9539
YouTube recommending this at the end of video for "What's up" by 4 non blondes. 😟 I was feeling positive.... Briefly... Ah wtf their both great songs! 🤟🇨🇦
@FideosFrios
this part is so beautiful, is my favorite part D:
@NaturallyGifted77
Yes!