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When you were here before
Couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel (And I)
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special (Ah)
You're so very special

But I'm a creep (O oh) I'm a weirdo
(O oh) What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here
(All I Want for Christmas is Youuu)

I don't care if it hurts
I wanna have control
I want a perfect body (And I)
I want a perfect soul i want you to notice
When I'm not around
You're so very special (Ah)
I wish I was spеcial

But I'm a creep (O oh) I'm a weirdo
(O oh) What the hell am I doing hеre?
I don't belong here
(All I Want for Christmas is Youuu) Oh, Oh
(You Baby) Oh, Oh

She's running out the door she's running out
She run, run, run, run (yeah)
Run (yeah, oh, oh)

Whatever makes you happy whatever you want
You're so very special (And I)
I wish I was special but I'm a creep
(O oh) I'm a weirdo
(O oh) What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here
(All I Want for Christmas)
I don't belong here

(You, baby) i don't belong here
(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
I don't belong here
(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Radiohead's song "Creep" depict the internal struggle and feelings of self-doubt and insecurity experienced by the singer. The opening lines suggest a sense of inadequacy in the presence of another person, perhaps a love interest. The mention of the angelic qualities and the impact of their appearance on the singer's emotions suggest a deep admiration and longing. However, the singer feels inferior and not deserving of their attention, wishing desperately to be special like them.


The chorus, with its powerful repetition of "I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo," expresses a strong self-judgment and a feeling of not belonging. The singer is haunted by their own perceived flaws and struggles to understand their place in the world. There is a sense of torment, where they are willing to endure pain and sacrifice their own happiness just to have some control over their emotions and surroundings.


The final verse adds another layer to the narrative, introducing the idea of the person they desire actually leaving them, running away. This further intensifies their feelings of not belonging and reinforces their self-doubt. The closing lines, repeating "I don't belong here," solidify the singer's belief that they are out of place and unwanted.


Overall, "Creep" explores themes of low self-esteem, yearning for acceptance, and the internal battle between longing and self-flagellation.


Line by Line Meaning

When you were here before
In the past, when you were present


Couldn't look you in the eye
I was unable to make eye contact with you


You're just like an angel (And I)
You possess qualities similar to those of an angel


Your skin makes me cry
The sight of your skin brings tears to my eyes


You float like a feather
You move gracefully, resembling the movement of a feather


In a beautiful world
Within a stunningly wonderful world


I wish I was special (Ah)
I desire to be unique and extraordinary


You're so very special
You are exceptionally special


But I'm a creep (O oh) I'm a weirdo
However, I feel like an outsider, someone peculiar


(O oh) What the hell am I doing here?
I question my purpose and reason for being in this situation


I don't belong here
I do not fit in or feel accepted here


(All I Want for Christmas is Youuu)
My only desire for Christmas is to have you


I don't care if it hurts
I am indifferent to any pain it may cause


I wanna have control
I desire to have power and authority


I want a perfect body (And I)
I long for a flawless physical appearance


I want a perfect soul i want you to notice
I yearn for an impeccable inner self, and I want to capture your attention


When I'm not around
During times when I am absent


You're so very special (Ah)
You continue to be remarkably special


I wish I was special
I desire to be extraordinary


She's running out the door she's running out
She hastily departs from the premises


She run, run, run, run (yeah)
She runs with great speed


Run (yeah, oh, oh)
She continually runs with enthusiasm


Whatever makes you happy whatever you want
I am willing to do or provide whatever brings you happiness and meets your desires


You're so very special (And I)
You are exceptionally special


I wish I was special but I'm a creep
Although I desire to be unique, I feel like an outsider


(O oh) What the hell am I doing here?
I question my purpose and reason for being in this situation


I don't belong here
I do not fit in or feel accepted here


(All I Want for Christmas)
All I desire for Christmas


I don't belong here
I do not fit in or feel accepted here


(You, baby) i don't belong here
With you, my love, I feel like I do not fit in or belong here


(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
All I desire for Christmas is you, my love


(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
All I desire for Christmas is you, my love


(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
All I desire for Christmas is you, my love


(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
All I desire for Christmas is you, my love


(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
All I desire for Christmas is you, my love




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff

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@minireceitasanamaria

Lyrics:
When you were here before
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 wanna 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 am I doing here?
I don't belong here
Oh, oh

She's running out the door
She's running out
She run, run, run, run
Run

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



@urm.yaikoo

Try ok computer from theirs, it was consider one of the greatest albums of all time rivaling revolver and dark side of the moon.
Tracklist:
1. Airbag
2. Paranoid Android
3. Subterrenean homesick alien
4. Exit music ( for a film)
5. Let down
6. Karma Police
7. Fitter happier
8. Electioneering
9. Climbing up the walls
10. No Surprises
11. Lucky
12. The Tourist



All comments from YouTube:

@yasminea6588

My Daddy sang this song drunk at a karaoke bar when I was just a little girl and I’ll never forget that memory. Very special to me. I was smiling the whole time.

@marcelo-anselmo-levy

How old are u, Yasmine?

@sickkid7660

Yeah your childhood must have been....exciting

@jasonjackson9221

@@sickkid7660 STOP LMAO

@patrickcharles7190

That is special. My dad never took me bar hopping. Im a creep.

@yasminea6588

@@sickkid7660 and was.

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@kirbyclapsyou3159

This song makes my depression have a depresion

@jeezradz

Haha

@dippyfresh8155

That’s what alternative rock does to you. It’s great. This song represents my brain.

@garebomb6629

Fuzzygamer moment

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