Creep
Karen Souza 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 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 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 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
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
The lyrics to Karen Souza's song "Creep" reflect feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, and longing for acceptance. The opening lines suggest a sense of discomfort or unease when the singer is in the presence of the subject of the song. The comparison of the subject to an angel reinforces their otherworldly and unattainable nature, while the reference to crying conveys an emotional vulnerability on the part of the singer. The following lines describe the subject's grace and beauty as they move through the world, further emphasizing the singer's feelings of inferiority and desire.
The chorus of the song contains the titular line "I'm a creep" repeated twice, followed by "I'm a weirdo, what the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here". These lyrics reveal the singer's self-awareness of their perceived strangeness or abnormality, as well as their feeling of being out of place. Despite their negative self-image, the singer still wishes to be seen as special in the eyes of the subject, indicating a deep longing for acceptance and validation.
The final verse of the song suggests a willingness on the part of the singer to do whatever it takes to make the subject happy, even at the cost of their own well-being. The repetition of the previous chorus reinforces the singer's sense of not belonging, but also highlights their desperation for connection and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were here before
When we were together in the past
Couldn't look you in the eye
I was too nervous and insecure to make eye contact with you
You're just like an angel
You are beautiful and perfect
Your skin makes me cry
Your beauty affects me emotionally
You float like a feather
You are graceful and light
In a beautiful world
The world is a beautiful place when you are in it
I wish I was special
I wish I was as perfect and noteworthy as you
You're so fucking special
You are incredibly special and unique
But I'm a creep
I feel like a weird and uncomfortable outsider
I'm a weirdo
I feel like I don't fit in with everyone else
What the hell am I doing here?
What am I doing in this situation or relationship?
I don't belong here
I feel like I don't fit in or belong in this place or situation
I don't care if it hurts
I am willing to endure pain
I wanna have control
I want to be in charge and have power
I want a perfect body
I want to have a physically flawless appearance
I want a perfect soul
I want to have a morally and spiritually flawless character
I want you to notice
I want you to pay attention to me
When I'm not around
When I am absent or not with you
Whatever makes you happy
I want you to be happy even if it's not with me
Whatever you want
I support and respect your desires
I don't belong here
I feel like I don't fit in or belong in this place or situation
You're so fucking special
You are incredibly special and unique
I wish I was special
I wish I was as perfect and noteworthy as you
But I'm a creep
I feel like a weird and uncomfortable outsider
I'm a weirdo
I feel like I don't fit in with everyone else
What the hell am I doing here?
What am I doing in this situation or relationship?
I don't belong here
I feel like I don't 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
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@kasetsin8102
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 very special
But I'm a creep
And 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 very 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
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so very 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
@SitiFatimah-dk2ve
Creep
Karen Souza
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 very 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 very 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
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so very 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
@edgardcatena
Best cover ever PERIOD well arranged, well played and She…omg
@patrickmcintosh3295
Zero theorem brought me here. Gotta love Terry Guillam for shining the limelight on true gems.
@robertoiglesiasmoldes2273
So very special....
@lilbabytears
I love her deep voice. I know that high pitched female voices are normally popular but this is so sultry and classy. She sounds effortless without trying at ALL❤️😮💨
@godfatherofcinema
I come to you by way of Zero Theorem. The voice as light and feather soft as an angel. Thank you.
@Javier-rm5cr
This song cures my soul, everytime i hear it. Im very grateful that you made this.
@Michelle_Schu-blacka
Just watching The Zero Theorem and immediately recognised the Creep cover and paused the film to find it.
It feels like this is what the song was meant to be, instead of the original.
It's rare to hear a cover that's better than the original, but to make me almost dislike the original is something else.
@dispositionforappreciation4734
It is surprising to see the hymn of a generation of depressed and low self-esteem young people playing in such a jazzy and cheerful arrangement!!
Surprising and refreshing! thumbs up!🙂👍🏻❤
@tomby_
So there's this restaurant in Rhodes, Greece, near the Blue Horizons Hotel. It's not that well known, but man, is it a treat. The pearly-white beach, the crystal blue ocen, the food, and the music... man, the music. It goes beyond magical. And, the main highlight, was this very song in the restaurant's selection of songs. The calming keys, the themes of the lyrics, and the views... they combine to make some of the best moments of my life. I stayed the whole day at that place, and only left because I had to get the plane, because I had only found it on the last day. But, I knew I would had gone if I had found it earlier. Now, any time I hear this song, I hear the calm waves of the ocean and the clattering of plates, as the aroma of swordfish wafts through my nose like the summers breeze, taking me back to my new happy place. Thank you so much for making such a magnificent song.
@nenadmarkovic2370
Ocean??? Oh Gott 😢