Having spent a lifetime writing songs and performing with various bands across the country, Jeff has built a reputation as a strong frontman, captivating audiences of many age groups and musical tastes. Perhaps best known for his work with the now-defunct Dry Cell, Gutt can be seen and heard these days fronting Band With No Name (BWNN) and performing solo/duo gigs in the Detroit area. He also performs with a cover band Punch.
1992
Detroit, MI
www.jeffgutt.com
Creep
Jeff Gutt 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 I'm doing here?
I don't belong here
She's running out the door
She's running out
She 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 doing here?
I don't belong here
I don't belong here
Jeff Gutt's song "Creep" is a cover of the original song by Radiohead, which was released in 1993. The song's lyrics convey a sense of alienation and insecurity, as the singer expresses feelings of inadequacy and a sense of not belonging. The first verse describes the singer's admiration for someone who appears perfect and beautiful, yet also creates a sense of sadness and longing. The use of the metaphor of an angel highlights the subject's otherworldly qualities, while the line "your skin makes me cry" conveys the singer's intense emotions.
In the chorus, the singer admits to being a "creep" and a "weirdo," reflecting his or her sense of being an outsider or social misfit. The repetition of the phrases "I'm a creep" and "I don't belong here" create a feeling of loneliness and rejection, further emphasizing the singer's feelings of inadequacy. The second verse continues to highlight the singer's desire to be noticed and valued, as he or she longs for a perfect body and soul, and wants to be missed when not present.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were here before
I couldn't bring myself to look you in the eye
You're just like an angel
Your beauty takes my breath away
Your skin makes me cry
Your perfection makes me feel inadequate
You float like a feather
You seem to effortlessly navigate through life
In a beautiful world
Everything seems to be perfect around you
I wish I was special
I wish I could be worthy of your attention
You're so fucking special
You are truly one of a kind
But I'm a creep
I know I come off as a weirdo
I'm a weirdo
I don't fit in with society's norms
What the hell am I doing here?
I feel out of place and confused
I don't belong here
I feel like I don't fit in anywhere
I don't care if it hurts
I'm willing to endure pain to feel in control
I want to have control
I want to feel like I have power over my own life
I want a perfect body
I want to fit society's standards of beauty
I want a perfect soul
I want to feel like a good person
I want you to notice when I'm not around
I want to feel important to someone
She's running out the door
The object of my affection is leaving me
Whatever makes you happy
I just want you to be happy
Whatever you want
I want to accommodate your needs
You're so fucking special
You are truly one of a kind
I don't belong here
I don't feel like I fit in anywhere
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JM-pw6kr
I just learned today this gentleman is now the lead singer for STP. Good for him. Great band that gets to continue on with his added talent. Very cool.
@Deadsea_1993
Very few people can get Thom's vocal range perfect like this. That song has so many different ranges going from a slow and sad ballad to a loud and powerful roar. Jeff knocked it out of the park. He is perfect in Stone Temple Pilots
@anahibee2958
This was the first time I heard you and my heart skipped a beat, you are awesome, no need to impersonate anyone, you yourself are unique and talented. I love love love every bit I got to see of you! Where have you been all my life??
@cathiehunt9232
I don't get infatuated with too many performers but their was just so special and different about him!! It's now 2023 but I still going back to watch all of his performances ❤
@montsemuheyer8436
This man has an amazing voice! And his son is such adorable ♡♡
@aryanbmxrockz
Such a powerful voice .. Love it
@survivrs
Anyone who saw Jeff's audition and bootcamp performances from 2012 had to be so excited when Jeff came on at the end of the show. While it may not have happened that way as they filmed, they did a brilliant job of putting him at the end because we never had a clue that Jeff had come back this year. Not until I saw him step out. I was so excited. I hated when he was sent home in 2012 and then terrified when Simon stopped him on this one. Simon had the girls all believing what a great rock voice he has but then he came across as Steven Tyler. Jeff Gutt deserved to win this show so much but I and thousands of others from JAGARMY are grateful that he came in 2nd all because his contact was not so constricted as the winners would be. I would like to think that Simon felt bad enough about last year that he would have made sure he got through to the live shows but even if he didn't Jeff Gutt has more than enough talent to have gotten there with no help from Simon. Jeff is an amazing musician, and if you are coming here for the first time, I urge you to search out all of his songs, both from X Factor AND his own. He was in a band called Dry Cell and another called Band With No Name (BWNN) and while I'm not sure if his XF studio songs are on iTunes, his album Humanity is. If you are on FB and interested, there are several fan clubs as well.
@balls433
I wish he had stayed with dry cell. They kicked ass
@survivrs
@@balls433 He's been the lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots for several years now and doing great.
@balls433
@@survivrs I know….all I said was I wish he stayed with dry cell