Teicher was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Colombian parents. After spending her childhood in Bogotá, her family later moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and afterwards moved to New York City.
Creep
Tei Shi Lyrics
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Under the world I keep, I keep, I keep
Inside my head
Meek, I'm meek, I'm meek
Under this skin I creep, I creep, I creep
Until it sheds
This is the love that you gave me
This is the love that you gave me
And it's the one that I'm fightin' for
This is the love that you gave me
Leave and go quietly
Leave and go quietly
Leave and go quietly
Breathe, I breathe, I breathe
Under the water seeps, it seeps, it seeps
Into my veins
Grieve, I grieve, I grieve
All of the love I see, I see, I see
Is run with red
This is the love that you gave me
And it's the one that I'm fightin' for
Oh, this is the love that you gave me
(This is the love that you gave me, baby)
And it's the one that I'm fightin' for
Oh, this is the love that you gave me
(This is the love that you gave me, baby)
And it's the one that I'm fightin' for
This is the love that you gave me
So leave and go quietly
Leave and go quietly
Leave and go quietly
Leave and go quietly
Leave and go quiet, leave and go quietly
Leave and go quiet, leave and go quietly
Leave and go quietly
(Leave and go quietly)
Leave and go quietly
(Leave and go quietly)
Leave and go quietly
(Leave and go quietly)
Leave and go quietly
(Leave and go quietly)
The lyrics to Tei Shi's song "Creep" delve into themes of hiding, longing, and inner turmoil. The repeated lines "Sleep, I sleep, I sleep" and "Meek, I'm meek, I'm meek" indicate a state of vulnerability and passivity. The singer feels trapped and concealed "Under the world I keep" and "Under this skin I creep," suggesting a desire for escape or transformation. The line "Until it sheds" hints at a yearning for growth or shedding of old selves.
The chorus emphasizes the battle for love, with the lyrics "This is the love that you gave me" representing a love that the singer is willing to fight for despite the challenges. The repetition of this line emphasizes the depth of the connection and the determination to hold onto it.
The line "Leave and go quietly" is repeated throughout the song, implying a desire for the subject of the song to leave without causing a disturbance or interruption. There is a sense of resignation or acceptance in these lines, as if the singer understands that a peaceful departure is the best outcome.
Overall, the lyrics of "Creep" convey a sense of inner conflict, yearning for change, and a determination to fight for love while also desiring a quiet resolution to the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep, I sleep, I sleep
I find solace in sleep, finding refuge under the burden of the world.
Under the world I keep, I keep, I keep
Despite the weight of the world, I protect and hold onto it.
Inside my head
Within the depths of my mind, I navigate my thoughts and emotions.
Meek, I'm meek, I'm meek
I am submissive and gentle in nature.
Under this skin I creep, I creep, I creep
I slowly and cautiously navigate through life, concealed within my own skin.
Until it sheds
Until I can finally let go and shed my old identity.
This is the love that you gave me
I am acknowledging the love that was given to me.
And it's the one that I'm fightin' for
I am determined to fight for and preserve this love.
Leave and go quietly
I plead for departure in a peaceful and non-disruptive manner.
Breathe, I breathe, I breathe
I find solace in taking deep breaths, allowing myself to relax.
Under the water seeps, it seeps, it seeps
I am submerged in a sea of emotions that slowly infiltrate my being.
Into my veins
These emotions penetrate deep within me, influencing my every action.
Grieve, I grieve, I grieve
I mourn and deeply feel the loss of love.
All of the love I see, I see, I see
Every experience of love I encounter is tainted and stained.
Is run with red
Love is accompanied by pain and suffering, bleeding with anguish.
So leave and go quietly
I implore you to depart peacefully and without causing a disturbance.
Leave and go quiet, leave and go quietly
Disappear discreetly, leaving without drawing attention.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gianluca Buccellati, Adam Freeland, Steve Nalepa, Valerie Teicher
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