"Lin's music stylings hint at past greats, yet sound fresh with a distinct charm." - Adam Simkin, EntertainmentDC.com
Drawing comparisons to Edith Piaf and Joni Mitchell, San Francisco-based singer/songwriter Cynthia Lin captivates audiences with a rich, outsized voice and witty, honest storytelling. Since 2003, Cynthia has released three albums independently and toured colleges and venues across the country. Her first album Blue and Borderlined was featured on NPR's Open Mic series, and her second album Doppelganger was named one of the Top 5 Asian American Albums of 2007 by AsiaXpress.com. The uncommon blend of retro jazz with acoustic fingerstyle guitar and a bluesy vocal delivery makes Cynthia's style unmistakable yet classic.
On her latest album Microscope, released in October 2010, Cynthia takes full artistic ownership; she recorded, arranged, engineered, mixed, and produced the nine-song collection, which includes three reinterpreted covers. The songs revolve around escapism, longing, hope, and ultimately self-discovery; the stories range from an overseas travelogue (Holiday) to an activist rally song (New Day) to a look at oneself through the eye of another (Microscope). The album is available exclusively cynthialin.com in multiple formats, including digital download and deluxe packages with a hand-letterpressed recycled cardboard CD case, printed by Cynthia herself.
Cynthia also appears on the Magnetic North & Taiyo Na album Home:Word (Home:Word Sound 2010), and frequently presents workshops to teach and encourage young people to empower their voices and follow their passions.
Creep
Cynthia Lin 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 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
In Cynthia Lin's rendition of Radiohead's classic hit "Creep", the lyrics are very expressive and heartfelt. The singer expresses his admiration for the person he is singing to- describing them as angelic and special. However, he feels like he is simply not good enough for her, and confesses that he is a creep and a weirdo. He thinks that he does not belong in her world and that she deserves someone who is "special".
The singer goes on to state that he wants to feel in control of his life, he wants a perfect body and soul, and desires to be wanted and acknowledged by the person he is singing to. He feels like he is not noticed when he is absent and wishes that he was "special" like her. The chorus is particularly emotive, with the repetition of "I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here." conveying his sense of insecurity and inadequacy.
The song then concludes with a breakdown of the singer's emotions with the repetition of the lines: "She's running out again, she's running out, she run, run, run, run, run." This phrase could mean many things, such as her leaving the singer's life or running away from her own problems, but it conveys a sense of helplessness and frustration. The singer then finishes the song with the chorus, again asserting his feelings of unworthiness and lack of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were here before
When we were together in the past
Couldn't look you in the eye
I felt nervous and shy in your presence
You're just like an angel
You are incredibly beautiful and special
Your skin makes me cry
Your beauty is so overwhelming that it brings me to tears
You float like a feather
You move gracefully and effortlessly
In a beautiful world
In a perfect, idealized setting
I wish I was special
I wish I was as amazing and unique as you are
You're so fucking special
You are unbelievably extraordinary and above everyone else
But I'm a creep
But I feel like a weird, undesirable person
I'm a weirdo
I am an oddball who doesn't fit in with society's norms
What the hell am I doing here?
Why am I even here, surrounded by such amazing people?
I don't belong here
I feel like I don't fit in and I'm not good enough to be here
I don't care if it hurts
I am willing to endure pain and suffering to achieve my goals
I want to have control
I want to be in charge of my own life and destiny
I want a perfect body
I desire a flawless physical appearance
I want a perfect soul
I want to be morally and spiritually perfect
I want you to notice
I want your attention and recognition
When I'm not around
When I am absent or not present
She's running out again
She is leaving or escaping again
Whatever makes you happy
I want you to be happy and to do what you want
Whatever you want
I will support your desires and aspirations
You're so fucking special
You are incredibly unique and amazing
But I'm a creep
But I feel like I am strange and unwanted
I'm a weirdo
I am an outcast who doesn't fit in
What the hell am I doing here?
Why am I surrounded by all these incredible people when I am so inadequate?
I don't belong here
I feel like I am not worthy of being here
Contributed by Tristan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Thumbs up for all the weirdos 🤪Download a free chord chart here and play along! http://bit.ly/CreepChordChart
MrGUrqui
Thanks Cynthia. I recently started learning the ukulele and you're by far the best teacher I've had. Learnt a lot from you. Thanks for sharing your art with us, may life treat you with kindness everyday!
Cynthia Lin Music
That is so kind, thank you! Happy strumming, enjoy your musical journey!
Chipper Williams
TOALLY AGREE! Best Ukulele Teacher by far
MrGUrqui
@Cynthia Lin Music thank you! 😊
Inquisitive1
Ahhh, beautiful play and singing Ms. Lin, much adoration. Thank you. Much love from Scotland, xxx ❤️🌟
Lea O.L.
Not only was this beautiful...it was beautifully filmed and edited both sound and picture. Cynthia, I am happy that this is what you've chosen and I am grateful for the way you teach.
Gigigina Baskets
Thank you, Cynthia Lin, after almost a year of sort of learning and practicing the ukelele during quarantine , I can play thru the whole song with you. This song was my goal from the beginning. It feels so good!
cgcgundersen
This is hands down the best cover of this song I've ever heard. Amazing.
Cynthia Lin Music
Wow thanks!