Creep

KoRn's cover of 'Creep,' originally by Radiohead, delves deep into the feelings of inadequacy and alienation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who feels fundamentally different and disconnected from the world around them. The opening lines, 'When you were here before, Couldn't look you in the eye,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the speaker's intense self-consciousness and sense of inferiority. The comparison of the other person to an angel, with 'skin that makes me cry,' underscores the speaker's perception of their own flaws in contrast to the perceived perfection of the other.

The chorus, with its raw declaration, 'But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here,' captures the essence of the song's emotional turmoil. This refrain is a powerful expression of self-loathing and the struggle to find one's place in a world that feels unwelcoming. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the depth of the speaker's despair and their feeling of being an outsider.

As the song progresses, the desire for control and perfection becomes evident. Lines like 'I want a perfect body, I want a perfect soul' reveal a yearning to be noticed and accepted. However, this desire is juxtaposed with the harsh reality of the speaker's self-perception as a 'creep' and a 'weirdo.' The imagery of someone running out the door further amplifies the sense of rejection and abandonment. The closing lines, 'Whatever makes you happy, whatever you want,' suggest a resignation to the idea that the speaker's happiness is secondary to the other's desires, reinforcing the theme of unworthiness and exclusion.