Creep
Killing Age Lyrics
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Tormented, my pain is full of regret
I sacrifice, all things that I've got
Tryin' to illuminate my soul
Chorus:
Creep, now out of my mind
Creep now, I can't live
When you reign o'er
So many times,
You were dragging me down
So many times,
My feet felt no solid ground
Never say, this had to be
No monarchism, anymore inside of me
Chorus:
The lyrics of Killing Age's song "Creep" delve deep into the inner turmoil of the singer. The song's opening line, "Unobtainable, a clear thought in my head," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, indicating that the singer is struggling to come to terms with something that is difficult to grasp or achieve. The next line, "Tormented, my pain is full of regret," further emphasizes the constant internal agony that the singer is experiencing.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is willing to sacrifice everything they have in order to find personal enlightenment. However, despite their efforts, they can't seem to shake off the overwhelming presence of the person who they address as "you" in the chorus. This "you" appears to be an oppressive figure who has dragged the singer down countless times, keeping them from achieving their goals.
The chorus, "Creep, now out of my mind, Creep now, I can't live, When you reign o'er, Reign o'er me," is particularly poignant and revealing. It suggests that the singer is haunted by their past experiences with the "you" mentioned previously, and is struggling to move forward in their life. The final lines of the song, "Never say, this had to be, No monarchism, anymore inside of me," highlight the idea that the singer is taking control of their life and letting go of any oppressive forces that may have held them back in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Unobtainable, a clear thought in my head
I have a clear idea in my head that is impossible to achieve, causing me much distress and confusion.
Tormented, my pain is full of regret
My agony is overwhelming and filled with remorse for the past.
I sacrifice, all things that I've got
I give up everything I possess in an attempt to find meaning and purpose.
Tryin' to illuminate my soul
I am striving to bring clarity and enlightenment to my inner self.
Creep, now out of my mind
The feelings of insignificance and worthlessness that haunt me are no longer taking control of my thoughts.
Creep now, I can't live
I cannot tolerate the overwhelming sense of inadequacy and despair anymore.
When you reign o'er
When you have power and control over me.
Reign o'er me
Dominate and exert your influence on me completely.
So many times, you were dragging me down
On numerous occasions, you completely crushed my spirit and caused me to feel hopeless.
So many times, my feet felt no solid ground
So many times, I felt lost and unsteady, like I had no solid footing in life.
Never say, this had to be
Don't make the mistake of assuming that things had to turn out this way - there is always hope and possibility for change.
No monarchism, anymore inside of me
I am no longer subject to the tyranny of self-doubt and self-criticism that once reigned supreme in my heart.
Contributed by Vivian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.