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About Creep
"Creep" is a song by the English alternative rock band Radiohead, released as their debut single in 1992. It appeared on their first album, Pablo Honey (1993). "Creep" was not initially a chart success, but became a worldwide hit after being rereleased in 1993. Radiohead took elements from the 1972 song "The Air That I Breathe"; following legal action, Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood are credited as cowriters. The members of Radiohead grew weary of "Creep" in later years, and refused to perform it for a period. It is included in Radiohead: The Best Of.more »
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- 1996
- 3:57
- 17,750Views
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- #34
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When you were here beforeCouldn't look you in the eyeYou're just like an angelYour skin makes me cryYou float like a featherIn a beautiful worldI wish I was specialYou're so fuckin' specialBut I'm a creep, I'm a weirdoWhat the hell am I doing here?I don't belong hereI don't care if it hurtsI wanna have controlI wanna a perfect bodyI wanna a perfect soulI want you to noticeWhen I'm not aroundYou're so fuckin' specialI wish I was specialBut I'm a creep, I'm a weirdoWhat the hell am I doing here?I don't belong hereShe's running out againShe's running outShe's run run run runRunWhatever makes you happyWhatever you wantYou're so fuckin' specialI wish I was specialBut I'm a creep, I'm a weirdoWhat the hell am I doing here?I don't belong hereI don't belong here
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Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments), Colin Greenwood (bass), Phil Selway (drums, percussion) and Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals). more »
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Written by: Albert Hammond, Colin Greenwood, Edward OBrien, Jonathan Greenwood, Mike Hazlewood, Philip Selway, Thomas Yorke
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Creep" is composed in the key of G major and was initially referred to as "Crap" by the band. The members claimed they intentionally made the song as simple and unexciting as possible. |
Accidental Radio HitDespite its initial unpopularity with the band, it became a massive hit on the radio. Ironically, this was a song that Radiohead seldom played as it didn't reflect their typical music style. |
InspirationThe song was inspired by a girl whom Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke followed around while he was a student at Exeter University. |
Post-Release ControversyAfter the release of "Creep," Radiohead were sued by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood, the writers of the Air Supply song, "The Air That I Breathe." They claimed that "Creep" plagiarized their song. Radiohead ended up crediting the duo as co-writers and splitting royalties. |
Radio Ban"Creep" was initially banned from airplay on BBC Radio 1 for being "too depressing." |
Live Performance DislikeFor a long time, Radiohead had a bit of a love-hate relationship with "Creep." They seldom played it live because fans would often yell out requests for the song during their concerts. However, they began to re-embrace the song during their live performances around 2016. |
Successful SoundtrackDespite the band's complicated relationship with the song, "Creep" has been used in various movie soundtracks such as "The Zero Theorem", "The Social Network", and HBO's series "Westworld". |
Multiple CoversThe song has been covered by several popular artists such as Korn, Carrie Manolakos, Brandi Carlile and Kelly Clarkson. It has also been sung on talent shows like "The X Factor" and "America's Got Talent". |
Charts SuccessDespite its slow start, Creep revved up to become a smash hit, reaching number seven on the UK Singles Chart and number 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the charts in several other countries. |
Positive Critic Reviews"Creep" has received generally positive reviews from critics. In 2007, Mojo ranked the song 31st in its list of the 100 Greatest Songs Since the Modern Pop Era. |
Album PerformanceDespite the success of "Creep", Radiohead’s debut album "Pablo Honey" (1993), on which the song featured, didn't perform as well commercially overall. |
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