Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine are a cover band and comedy a… Read Full Bio ↴Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine are a cover band and comedy act based in Los Angeles, California. The band's name is a play on that of rock band Rage Against The Machine, and Cheese's pseudonym is a reference to smegma. The band specializes in playing jazz and lounge covers of popular rock and rap tunes from the last thirty years, particularly those with offensive lyrical content...

Since 2000, the band has played concerts around the U.S.A. and Europe, and has made numerous television appearances, including performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fox News Channel, CNN, and as the house band on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly and MTV's Say What? Karaoke series.

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Creep
Richard Cheese Lyrics

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You know folks, I was talking with my honey the other day,
My Pablo Honey, I said to her, I said,
"Pablo Honey", I said, I said, "You go to my head, my radio-head."
Ok Computer!

When you were here before
I 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 frickin' special

But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo
What the heck am I doing here?
I don't belong here
No, no, no, no!

Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so very special
I'll have that special

But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo
What the heck am I doing here?
I don't belong here

I'm a creep, I'm a nut-job
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here
I don't belong here

Fitter, happier, more productive, comfortable,
Not drinking too much, a pig in a cage on antibiotics!

Overall Meaning

The first part of the lyrics references Radiohead's album "Pablo Honey" and their song "Creep". The singer mentions this to his significant other, saying that they go to his head like Radiohead's music does. He then adds "Ok Computer!", which is the name of Radiohead's third album. This could be interpreted as either a reference to the band's evolution or as the singer just switching to another Radiohead song.

The main body of the song is an introspective look at the singer's feelings of insecurity around someone he admires. He speaks to them directly, telling them that they are special, and that he wishes he could be like them. However, he then calls himself a creep and a weirdo and questions why he is even there. These feelings of inadequacy and not belonging are common human experiences that many can relate to, making the song emotionally resonant.

The final section of the song is a spoken-word recitation of the mantras of capitalism and consumerism. The lines criticize the conformity and comfort-seeking behavior of modern society, likening people to animals in cages. This contrast with the personal and emotional tone of the rest of the song adds a layer of commentary on society as a whole and the disconnect between individual desires and societal pressures.

Line by Line Meaning

You know folks, I was talking with my honey the other day,
I was conversing with my significant other recently

My Pablo Honey, I said to her, I said,
I addressed my beloved using endearing terms such as 'Pablo Honey'

"Pablo Honey", I said, I said, "You go to my head, my radio-head."
I complimented and praised my lover's impact on my senses, comparing it to the popular music band Radiohead

When you were here before
Looking back at a past moment when you were around

I couldn't look you in the eye
I found meeting your gaze uncomfortable or difficult

You're just like an angel
You resemble an angel, conveying innocence and purity

Your skin makes me cry
Your skin is so beautiful and captivating, it evokes an emotional response from me

You float like a feather
You move smoothly and gracefully, like a feather drifting in the wind

In a beautiful world
In a world that is lovely and wonderful

I wish I was special
I want to be unique and stand out from the rest, just like you do

You're so frickin' special
You are extremely special and one-of-a-kind

But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo
However, I feel strange and out of place, like a misfit or outsider

What the heck am I doing here?
I'm confused and bewildered about my presence and whereabouts

I don't belong here
I feel like I don't fit in or belong in this situation

Whatever makes you happy
I'll do whatever it takes to make you happy

Whatever you want
I'm willing to do and provide whatever you desire

You're so very special
You are incredibly unique and significant to me

I'll have that special
I hope to have or obtain that special quality that you possess

I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo
But, unfortunately, I still feel like an outsider and oddball

What the heck am I doing here?
Why am I even present in this situation?

I don't belong here
I still don't feel like I fit in or belong in this environment

I'm a creep, I'm a nut-job
I'm aware that others might consider me weird or crazy

What the hell am I doing here?
I'm feeling even more confused and lost than before

I don't belong here
I truly don't feel like I belong, and it's affecting me negatively

Fitter, happier, more productive, comfortable,
The following lines are presented as a contrast or irony to the emotions and thoughts expressed before

Not drinking too much, a pig in a cage on antibiotics!
A satirical line suggesting that modern society functions like livestock, drugged up and unaware

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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