Creep
SKAndalous All-Stars 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
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 run
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.
The lyrics of SKAndalous All-Stars' cover of Radiohead's "Creep" describe a situation in which the singer is infatuated with someone who they perceive as being perfect and special, but at the same time feel like they are inadequate and unworthy of their attention. The first verse begins with an acknowledgement of this person's beauty, treating them like an angel whose mere presence is enough to make the singer cry. However, they also feel overwhelmed by this person's perfection, and struggle to make eye contact with them. This is followed by a chorus in which the singer describes themselves as a creep and a weirdo, questioning why they are even there and feeling like they don't belong.
The second verse reveals that the singer has an intense desire for control and perfectionism, wishing for a perfect body and soul. They are also concerned with being noticed by this person, wanting to be as special as they perceive them to be. However, despite these desires, they still feel like a creep and a weirdo, as highlighted in the chorus. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that the object of their affection is free to do what makes them happy and whatever they want, emphasizing their external locus of control.
Overall, the song depicts a situation in which the singer feels like they are unworthy of someone they perceive as being perfect and special, struggling with feelings of inadequacy and a sense of not belonging. The chorus is particularly poignant, illustrating the internal conflict that they are experiencing, and the struggle to reconcile their feelings with reality.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were here before
When we were together previously
Couldn't look you in the eye
I struggled to maintain eye contact with you
You're just like an angel
You possess an otherworldly quality
Your skin makes me cry
Your physical appearance affects me emotionally
You float like a feather
You move gracefully
In a beautiful world
In an idyllic environment
And I wish I was special
I desire to possess unique qualities like you
You're so fuckin' special
You possess exceptional qualities
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo.
However, I view myself as strange and undesirable.
What the hell am I doing here?
I question why I am in this situation.
I don't belong here.
I feel out of place.
I don't care if it hurts
I am willing to endure pain
I want to have control
I desire power and authority
I want a perfect body
I desire a flawless physical appearance
I want a perfect soul
I desire a pure and perfect nature
I want you to notice
I desire your attention and recognition
When I'm not around
During periods when I am absent
She's running out again,
She is departing again
Whatever makes you happy
I want to accommodate your desires
Whatever you want
Your desires are my priority
I don't belong here.
Again, I feel out of place.
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo,
I reiterate my perceived inadequacy.
What the hell am I doing here?
I still question why I am in this situation.
I don't belong here.
I still feel out of place.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Albert Hammond, Colin Greenwood, Edward OBrien, Jonathan Greenwood, Mike Hazlewood, Philip Selway, Thomas Yorke
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