Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Creep
Macy Gray 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
And I wish I was special
You're so fuckin' 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 fuckin' 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.
She's running out again,
She's running out
She's run run run running out
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so fuckin' 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.
Macy Gray's "Creep" is a poignant portrayal of unrequited love and the feelings of inadequacy that arise. The song's opening lines, "When you were here before/Couldn't look you in the eye/You're just like an angel/Your skin makes me cry" convey the singer's admiration for someone who is out of reach. The reference to the person being "like an angel" emphasizes the otherworldly, unattainable qualities of this individual. The line "Your skin makes me cry" reveals the physical impact that this person's presence has on the singer.
The chorus of the song, "But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo/What the hell am I doing here?/I don't belong here," encapsulates the singer's underlying feelings of unworthiness and insecurity. The self-deprecating language shows that the singer does not feel comfortable in the position he is in- admiring someone from afar. The repetition of "I don't belong here" reinforces that he believes he is unworthy of this person's attention.
The following lines of the song, "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," reveal the singer's desperation to be noticed and to be someone that the object of his affection desires. This individual is struggling with the reality that they can't control their own feelings and that the object of their desire may never reciprocate those feelings. It’s as if the singer is saying, "I don't care if it hurts for you to notice me, but please notice me."
"Creep" is a song about loneliness, unworthiness, and unrequited love. The lyric, "What the hell am I doing here?" sums up the singer's overall confusion about how he feels and the situation he is in. The song resonates with listeners who have ever felt affection for someone out of their reach or who have felt unworthy of someone's love. It's a hauntingly beautiful song that's still prevalent today.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were here before
When you were around previously
Couldn't look you in the eye
I couldn't keep eye contact with you
You're just like an angel
You're a divine being
Your skin makes me cry
Your appearance makes me emotional
You float like a feather
You move gracefully and lightly
In a beautiful world
In a pleasant and attractive environment
And I wish I was special
I desire to be unique
You're so fuckin' special
You're incredibly exceptional
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo.
However, I feel like an outsider and a strange person.
What the hell am I doing here?
Why am I in this situation?
I don't belong here.
I don't fit in here.
I don't care if it hurts
I'm willing to tolerate any pain
I want to have control
I desire to have power and authority
I want a perfect body
I desire to have an ideal physical appearance
I want a perfect soul
I desire to have an ideal personality and morals
I want you to notice
I desire your attention and recognition
When I'm not around
During my absence
She's running out again,
She's leaving again
She's running out
She's leaving
She's run run run running out
She's quickly or frantically leaving
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever brings you joy
Whatever you want
Whatever you desire
You're so fuckin' special
You're incredibly exceptional
I wish I was special
I desire to be unique
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo,
However, I feel like an outsider and a strange person.
What the hell am I doing here?
Why am I in this situation?
I don't belong here.
I don't fit in here.
I don't belong here.
I don't fit in here.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Hazelwood, Albert Louis Hammond, Edward John O'Brien, Colin Charles Greenwood, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
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@lynngrylls8024
She’s looking the best, I’ve seen her! Love seeing this! Bless you ten times over, Lady!❤️
@LMary125
Macy is wonderful; beautiful voice, beautiful lady! And the pianist!!, the guitarist!!, the drummer!! and everyone who was a part of this song, Thank you all so much! I love this!
@user-kg7ss5bx6n
Macy Gray one of the most beautiful singer's but only known to the few of us who truly love music
@christiaancoetzee2964
Macy can sing the phonebook and it will sound brilliant!!! Truly great voice.
@cmnderbob
You're not a creep, you just believe a lie someone told you. You are a human being, god bless you.
@michaelstory2512
Macy was one of those kids that was handed a blessing, and bless Macy...she knew what to do with it.
@meetthehopeinfluencer
That was beautiful. Timeless beauty. I would love to hear Macy Gray sing Valerie.
@christinejordan5354
Yes!
@adelarodriguez3717
That would awesome to hear sing Valerie one of my favorite songs,
@kattoneycliffe6715
….or with Angelina Jordan, even? 2:36