Creep
电台司令(Radiohead) Lyrics


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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,
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, ohhhh, ohhhh

She's running out again,
She's running,
She runs runs runs runs...
Runs...

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 doin' here?
I don't belong here,





I don't belong here...

Overall Meaning

The song Creep by Radiohead is a powerful ballad that deals with themes of insecurity and self-doubt in a romantic relationship. The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as the singer admits that they could not look their partner in the eye when they were together. This line suggests a certain level of discomfort or insecurity in the relationship, and the following lines make it clear that the partner in question is someone the singer idolizes.


The second verse explores the singer's desire for control and perfection, both in terms of their physical appearance and their relationship with their partner. They want to be noticed and appreciated by their partner, but their underlying feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt prevent them from feeling like they truly belong in the relationship. The chorus repeats the refrain that the singer is a creep and a weirdo, underscoring their feelings of alienation and insecurity.


The final lines of the song suggest that the partner has left the singer, possibly due to their own insecurities or the singer's inability to connect with them on a deeper level. The repeated refrain of "I don't belong here" highlights the singer's feelings of isolation and estrangement from both their partner and the larger world around them.


Overall, Creep is a powerful exploration of the complexities of romantic relationships and the ways in which our own insecurities and doubts can stand in the way of true connection and intimacy.


Line by Line Meaning

When you were here before,
I am reflecting on our first encounter, and my inability to make direct eye contact with you.


Couldn't look you in the eye,
I was too shy or perhaps overcome by desire to look into your eyes and connect with you.


You're just like an angel,
You are an ideal being or the embodiment of perfection in my eyes.


Your skin makes me cry;
Your beauty is so overwhelming that I am moved to tears.


You float like a feather,
Your movements are graceful and light, like a feather floating in the wind.


In a beautiful world,
I imagine a world where everything is as perfect as you are.


I wish I was special,
I wish I had the qualities that make you special, and thus make me worthy of your affection.


You're so fuckin' special;
You are extraordinary and remarkable beyond words, in ways that I cannot even comprehend.


But I'm a creep,
However, I am deeply flawed and unlikeable, perhaps even repulsive.


I'm a weirdo,
I am an odd or quirky individual, who does not fit in with the norm.


What the hell am I doin' here?
I feel out of place and unwelcome, like I do not belong among people like you.


I don't belong here;
I feel like an outsider, and that I am not meant to be a part of this world.


I don't care if it hurts,
I am willing to endure pain and suffering in order to assert my own dominance and control over my life.


I wanna have control,
I desperately crave power and the ability to determine my own fate, for fear of being powerless and vulnerable.


I want a perfect body,
I wish to attain a perfect physical form, as I believe that it will make me more worthy or desirable to others.


I want a perfect soul;
I also desire an ideal inner self, one that is free from flaws and imperfections.


I want you to notice,
I long for your attention and recognition, as a sign that I am important and valued.


When I'm not around,
Even in my absence, I want to leave an impression on you and be remembered.


She's running out again,
I observe you leaving, perhaps due to my own inadequacy or inability to connect with you.


She's running,
You are leaving quickly, as though in a hurry to get away from me or this situation.


She runs runs runs runs...Runs...
Your running is the only thing I can focus on, as it represents my own failure and lack of connection with you.


Whatever makes you happy,
My desire to please and satisfy you outweighs my own personal needs and desires.


Whatever you want,
I will do whatever it takes to make you happy, even if it means sacrificing my own identity or well-being.


You're so fucking special;
You continue to be an extraordinary and exceptional being in my eyes, despite my own flaws and shortcomings.


I wish I was special;
I still aspire to be the person you deserve and the one who can make you happy, but I fear I will never measure up.


I don't belong here,
I continue to feel out of place and uncomfortable in this world, knowing that I am not the person you need or want.


I don't belong here...
I will forever be an outsider, looking in at a world that I will never fully understand or fit into.




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@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.



All comments from YouTube:

@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 🙌

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@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!

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