Creeps
Austin Meade Lyrics
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I know there's no one there
I hear knocking
I know there's no one there
Paranoid
Sleeping pills cure again
It creeps in into my skin
I like to think we're meant for a little more
I like to know what the hell I am living for
50 years with the woman that I adore
I close my eyes and try to calm down
Somehow I feel like I'll miss it out
My wife sitting till I calm down
I lost all me love
I used to feel
It doesn't always have to be this damn hard
Friend circle looks more like a barnyard
It feels like a long gone lost cause
Too many hours thinking what might happen if
I die young before I accomplished
The things we and hoped for
I close my eyes and try to calm down
Somehow I feel like I'll miss it out
My wife sitting till I calm down
I lost all me love
I used to feel
I hear knocking
I know there's no one there
Paranoid
Sleeping pills cure again
It creeps in into my skin
Austin Meade's song "Creeps" reflects on the songwriter's internal struggles with anxiety and paranoia. The lyrics are a description of the inner battle between Meade's irrational fears and his attempts to keep calm. The repetition of the phrase "I hear knocking, I know there's no one there" emphasizes the feeling of being haunted by an invisible presence. Meade's use of the word "creeps" suggests that his anxiety is a constant, creeping presence that he can never fully shake off.
Throughout the song, Meade explores his desire for a sense of purpose and fulfillment. He references the idea of wanting to be "meant for a little more" and the need to understand "what the hell I am living for." These lines convey a sense of existential unease and suggest that Meade is struggling to find meaning in his life. The line "50 years with the woman that I adore" provides a glimmer of hope, suggesting that despite the challenges he faces, Meade has a strong relationship to hold onto.
The chorus repeatedly references "sleeping pills," suggesting that Meade is using medication to cope with his anxiety. However, the line "it creeps in into my skin" implies that the pills are not always effective at stopping the creeping sense of unease.
Overall, "Creeps" is a poignant meditation on the experience of living with anxiety. The song speaks to the relatable feeling of being haunted by invisible forces and struggling to find meaning in life, all while trying to keep calm in the face of overwhelming fear.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear knocking
The artist hears a sound of knocking
I know there's no one there
The artist is aware that there is no one outside the door
I hear knocking
The sound of knocking persists
I know there's no one there
The artist knows that the house is empty
Paranoid
The artist feels mistrustful and suspicious
Sleeping pills cure again
The artist takes sleeping pills to ease their anxiety
It creeps in into my skin
The anxiety feels like it is spreading throughout the artist's body
I like to think we're meant for a little more
The artist desires a greater purpose in life
I like to know what the hell I am living for
The artist seeks clarity and meaning in their life
50 years with the woman that I adore
The artist has been with their partner for a long time and deeply loves them
I close my eyes and try to calm down
The artist attempts to relax and ease their anxiety
Somehow I feel like I'll miss it out
The artist worries that they will miss out on something important
My wife sitting till I calm down
The artist's partner is there to comfort them
I lost all me love
The artist feels like they have lost their ability to love
I used to feel
The artist reminisces about their past emotions
It doesn't always have to be this damn hard
The artist wishes that life could be easier
Friend circle looks more like a barnyard
The artist's social circle feels chaotic and disorganized
It feels like a long gone lost cause
The artist feels like their efforts are futile
Too many hours thinking what might happen if
The artist worries about the possible negative outcomes of a situation
I die young before I accomplished
The artist fears dying before achieving their goals
The things we and hoped for
The artist thinks about the aspirations they shared with others
I close my eyes and try to calm down
The artist repeats the calming technique
Somehow I feel like I'll miss it out
The artist's anxiety persists
My wife sitting till I calm down
The artist's partner remains supportive
I lost all me love
The artist feels disconnected from their emotions
I used to feel
The artist desires to experience emotions again
It creeps in into my skin
The anxiety continues to feel unsettling and overwhelming
Writer(s): Austin Meade, David Willie Jameson
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