Creep

CHANYEOL's rendition of 'Creep' delves deep into the feelings of inadequacy and alienation that many people experience. The song opens with a poignant admission of the singer's inability to even look at the person they admire, highlighting a profound sense of inferiority. The lyrics 'You're just like an angel, your skin makes me cry' suggest an almost painful admiration for the other person's perceived perfection. This sets the stage for the recurring theme of self-doubt and the desire to be 'special' in a world that seems beautiful and unattainable.

The chorus, with its raw declaration 'But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo,' encapsulates the singer's internal struggle. This self-labeling as a 'creep' and 'weirdo' underscores a deep-seated belief that they do not belong in the same world as the person they admire. The repeated question 'What the hell am I doing here?' further emphasizes the singer's sense of displacement and confusion about their place in the world.

As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a yearning for control and perfection, both physically and spiritually. The lines 'I want a perfect body, I want a perfect soul' reflect a desire to transform oneself to be worthy of notice and admiration. However, despite these desires, the singer remains trapped in their self-perception of being an outsider. The repeated refrain 'I don't belong here' serves as a haunting reminder of the singer's ongoing struggle with self-acceptance and the painful reality of unrequited admiration.

The song's conclusion, with the lines 'Whatever makes you happy, whatever you want,' suggests a resignation to the fact that the singer's desires may never be fulfilled. This acceptance of the other's happiness, even at the cost of their own, adds a layer of bittersweet selflessness to the narrative. CHANYEOL's emotive delivery of these lyrics brings a raw, relatable quality to the song, making it a powerful exploration of the human condition and the universal quest for belonging and acceptance.