Creep
Navigating the Shadows of Longing: Mute Scene's 'Creep' Unveiled
Lyrics
When you were here before
Reflecting on a past moment when the person being addressed was present.
Couldn't look you in the eye
Feeling unable to make direct eye contact, possibly due to insecurity or unworthiness.
You're just like an angel
Comparing the person to an angel, possibly suggesting purity or an idealized image.
Your skin makes me cry
The impact of the person's physical appearance, evoking strong emotional reactions.
You float like a feather
Describing a light, delicate presence in an idealized world.
In a beautiful world
Expressing the beauty of the world, possibly in contrast to the speaker's own feelings.
And I wish I was special
Wishing to be special like the addressed person.
You're so fuckin' special
Reaffirming the person's exceptional nature.
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo.
Admitting feelings of being an outcast, strange, or socially awkward.
What the hell am I doing here?
Expressing confusion about one's presence in the current situation.
I don't belong here.
Asserting a sense of not belonging in the given context.
I don't care if it hurts
Indicating a willingness to endure emotional pain.
I want to have control
Desiring control in a situation, possibly related to emotions or life in general.
I want a perfect body
Expressing a desire for a physically flawless body.
I want a perfect soul
Expressing a desire for a flawless, idealized inner self or character.
I want you to notice
Wanting to be noticed by the addressed person.
When I'm not around
Expressing the desire for recognition when absent.
You're so fuckin' special
Reiterating the exceptional nature of the person.
I wish I was special
Expressing the ongoing desire to be special like the person being addressed.
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo.
Repeating the self-perceived identity as a social outcast or odd individual.
What the hell am I doing here?
Reiterating confusion about one's presence in the current situation.
I don't belong here.
Restating a sense of not belonging in the given context.
She's running out again,
Referring to someone (possibly the person addressed) running away or avoiding.
She's running out
Repeating the theme of someone running away, emphasizing the act.
She's run run run run
Emphasizing the continuous and repeated nature of the person running away.
Whatever makes you happy
Expressing a willingness to conform to the desires of the addressed person.
Whatever you want
Acknowledging a readiness to fulfill the wishes of the addressed person.
You're so fuckin' special
Reaffirming the exceptional nature of the person.
I wish I was special
Expressing the ongoing desire to be special like the person being addressed.
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo,
Repeating the self-perceived identity as a social outcast or odd individual.
What the hell am I doing here?
Reiterating confusion about one's presence in the current situation.
I don't belong here.
Restating a sense of not belonging in the given context.
I don't belong here.
Concluding with a strong assertion of not fitting in or belonging.
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