Creep
Daniel Mustard Lyrics
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Couldn't look you in the eyes
And your skin it make me cry
You're just like an angel,
In his beautiful world
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep,
What the hell am I doin' here?
When I don't belong here
It's ok if it hurts,
Don't wanna have to show
I want a perfect body
I wanted one of those
brand new perfect soul
I said I want you to notice
when I'm not around yeah,
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?
When I don't belong here
I don't belong here
I don't belong here
What the fuck am I doin' here?
When I don't belong here
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special
In Daniel Mustard's cover of the classic Radiohead track "Creep," the lyrics tell the story of a person who feels like an outcast in society. The singer can't even bear to look the person they're singing about in the eyes, and their very presence brings tears to the singer's eyes. Despite the other person being "just like an angel in his beautiful world," the singer is filled with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy.
The chorus of the song is where the singer most explicitly expresses these feelings. "But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo, what the hell am I doing here? When I don't belong here" expresses the singer's feelings of not fitting in and being out of place. They want to be special, like the other person they're singing about, but feel like they're incapable of achieving that.
One interesting aspect of this song is that Radiohead almost never plays it live anymore, but it remains one of their most popular and well-known songs. The song has been used in numerous movies and TV shows, and has been covered by artists across numerous genres.
Another interesting fact about this song is that it was initially released as a single in 1992 and didn't become a hit until several years later. It eventually climbed to the #2 spot on the UK charts.
Despite its popularity, the song has also faced criticism over the years for its lyrics, which some have described as promoting a kind of "nice guy" mentality. Some have argued that the singer's obsession with the other person in the song, despite that person not reciprocating their feelings, is problematic and potentially harmful.
Overall, "Creep" is a complex and emotionally fraught song that has resonated with listeners for nearly three decades. Its deeply personal lyrics and haunting melody will likely continue to captivate listeners for many years to come.
Chords:
Verse 1:
G C Cm G
G C Cm G
Chorus:
B C G C
B C G C
C B C
Line by Line Meaning
When you were here before,
In the past, when you were present,
Couldn't look you in the eyes
I was unable to make eye contact with you,
And your skin it make me cry
Your appearance caused an emotional reaction in me,
You're just like an angel,
You are similar in nature to an angel,
In his beautiful world
In a world that is aesthetically pleasing,
You're so fuckin' special
You are incredibly unique,
I wish I was special
I envy your level of uniqueness,
But I'm a creep,
I am weird and uncomfortable in this situation,
I'm a weirdo
I am strange and unconventional,
What the hell am I doin' here?
Why am I present in this situation that I feel out of place in?
When I don't belong here
I feel as though I do not fit in here,
It's ok if it hurts,
Even if it causes discomfort or pain, it is acceptable,
Don't wanna have to show
I do not want to have to reveal my true self to others,
I want a perfect body
I desire a flawless physical appearance,
I wanted one of those
I longed for a perfect body like yours,
brand new perfect soul
A new, idealized version of oneself,
I said I want you to notice
I desire your attention and recognition,
when I'm not around yeah,
Even when I am not present,
I don't belong here
I am confident that I am out of place here,
What the fuck am I doin' here?
My feelings of discomfort lead me to question why I am present in this situation,
Whatever makes you happy
I am willing to do whatever is necessary to please you,
Whatever you want
I will comply with your desires,
You're so fuckin' special
You are unique and valuable,
I wish I was special
I wish I had your level of uniqueness and value.
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EncareRock
When you were here before
Couldn't look you in the eyes
You float like a feather
And your skin it make me cry
You're just like an angel
In his beautiful world
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?
When I don't belong here
It's ok if it hurts
Don't wanna have to show
I want a perfect body
I wanted one of those
Brand new perfect soul
I said I want you to notice
When I'm not around yeah
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?
When I don't belong here
I don't belong here I don't belong here
What the fuck am I doin' here?
When I don't belong here
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special
@Big-McZinger
Who else found this years ago and still coming back in 2024!!
@pakabe8774
It is one of my three favorite versions of this song. One is the original, second is from Gregory Adamisin on the channel guitaro5000 and this is the third version (not in this particular order, because ever song is special in its own right).
@denilla8034
I hope this guy is still around Jammin
somewhere
@HeatherSpoonheim
I've been coming back to this video more or less often for 10 years. It haunts me.
@dogaersann
I sing too. if you like it, I expect your comment and support. if you've read it, thank you in advance (:
@stefangorgos5503
https://youtu.be/gXUu_PJ81_g
@tedhart4468
Same
@devinmcg
Comfort video for when I don't wanna do anymore.
@kniftig
Same! Gives me the shivers every time i listen to it.
@sursidehouston713
13yrs later and this still blows my mind. Best version ever. I love his voice.