Queen and Paul parted ways amicably in 2009, with Paul remarking that he would like to get back together in the future to raise money for charity. Paul has since reunited with Bad Company, and they toured in 2010. Over the years, he's also successfully toured and released albums with his own group centered around him. Paul is ranked number 55 on Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". His work has been long influenced by American blues and rock n roll, and he helped play a role in the 70s arena rock and hard rock scenes both in the U.K. and the U.S.
I'll Be Creepin'
Paul Rodgers Lyrics
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Take my advice
Opportunity baby, never knocks twice
If you're tryin' to fool me baby
Don't play around
'cos when i get to you baby
I wont make no sound
'cos i'll be creepin' baby
I'll hold you in my arms
Like nobody else
And when I know we're apart
I wont take no less
Take all your things and move far away
Take all your diamond rings now baby
But don't you sing hurray
You can change your address
You wont get far
It won't make no difference wherever ever you are
I'll be creepin' round your window
And i'll be creepin' baby
I'll hold you in my arms, like nobody else
And when i know we are apart,I wont take no less
Well take all your things and move far away
Well take all your diamond rings now baby
But don't you sing hurray
You can change your address
You wont get far
It won't make no difference baby wherever you are
I'm gonna be right there, yeah
I'm comin' to get ya
Yeah, yeah
Oh I'll be right there
And i'll be creepin' baby
The lyrics to Paul Rodgers's "I'll Be Creepin'" are about a person who has been betrayed by their lover and is now warning them that they will have revenge. The singer advises their lover not to try to fool them or take advantage of them, because they will be watching their every move. The lyrics emphasize the obsessive nature of revenge and the singer's determination to get what they want, no matter what it takes.
The verses are filled with warnings and threats, implying that the singer is not to be messed with. The line "Opportunity baby, never knocks twice" suggests that the singer is taking advantage of their lover's mistake and using it to their advantage. They are not going to let their lover get away with betraying them.
The chorus adds to the intensity of the lyrics by talking about the singer's desire to hold their lover in their arms and not settle for anything less than their complete and utter devotion. The line "I'll be creepin' baby" sets the tone for the entire song by implying that the singer will be watching their lover's every move and will not stop until they get what they want.
Overall, "I'll Be Creepin'" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the human desire for revenge and the lengths that some people will go to in order to get it.
Line by Line Meaning
If you are tryin' to screw me baby
If you're attempting to deceive or cheat me
Take my advice
Listen to what I'm about to say
Opportunity baby, never knocks twice
It's important to seize opportunities when they present themselves
If you're tryin' to fool me baby
If you're attempting to trick or deceive me
Don't play around
Don't waste my time with games and deceit
'cos when i get to you baby
Because when I confront you
I wont make no sound
I won't make any noise or bring attention to myself
'cos i'll be creepin' baby
Because I'll be sneaking around
I'll hold you in my arms
I'll embrace you
Like nobody else
In a way that's unmatched by anyone else
And when I know we're apart
When I'm aware of our separation
I wont take no less
I won't accept anything less
Take all your things and move far away
Take all your possessions and relocate to a distant location
Take all your diamond rings now baby
Take all your valuable jewelry
But don't you sing hurray
Don't celebrate prematurely
You can change your address
You can move somewhere else
You wont get far
You won't be able to escape me
It won't make no difference wherever ever you are
Your location won't impact my pursuit of you
I'll be creepin' round your window
I'll be sneaking around near where you live
Well take all your things and move far away
Take all your possessions and relocate to a distant location
Well take all your diamond rings now baby
Take all your valuable jewelry
But don't you sing hurray
Don't celebrate prematurely
You can change your address
You can move somewhere else
You wont get far
You won't be able to escape me
It won't make no difference baby wherever you are
Your location won't impact my pursuit of you
I'm gonna be right there, yeah
I'll be there, yes
I'm comin' to get ya
I'm coming to capture you
Oh I'll be right there
Oh, I'll be there
And i'll be creepin' baby
And I'll be sneaking around
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@davidclifford2039
Back in the late 60's or early 70's but most certainly before I joined the Royal Air Force in 1972 I was walking along Falsgrave Road in my home town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK and this white ford transit van pulled up alongside me and this guy leaned across the passenger seat and asked can you direct me to the Penthouse Club? I replied I'm actually going there myself and he invited me to jump in the front seat. I actually wasn't going there but I recognised the driver..... It was PAUL ROGERS. PAUL FREAKIN ROGERS. All I can remember was directing him right here left here right there etc and guess who was in the back? Paul Kossoff sat in front of a mound of Marshall Speakers. I went to see Free that night at the Penthouse. What an amazing concert.
@user-fn1kc5sj2z
Absolutely awe inspiring music today such a yawn
@3rdtonefromthesun
That's unbelievable! I'm just down the coast from you in Hornsea - HUGE Koss and Free fan.
@hawnyfox3411
* @davidclifford2039
Absolutely amazing story - Lucky man - I'm envious !!
I didn't go to Scarborough until my 1st ever visit in 1987
How the Hell does time just fly by so fast ?????
@lamarkelley4058
I wish to God somebody played like this nowadays!
@markrushton1516
BlackBerry Smoke? But Free were unique. They led not followed
@derekwalker2977
Rival sons came close, but no cigar...
@hunterfolse2795
This is the pinnacle right here folks
@roberthughes3904
I was invited to their first gig together,Nag's Head Battersea.They wowed everybody from the get go. What a band,they were destined for greatness.
@route66dreaming
Damn, I have never heard of these guys until today. I was cruising around listening to Tom Petty radio on Sirius Satellite and his show Buried Treasure and they played this song and I have to pull over and listen to it. Nothing but awesomeness