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Creep Lyrics

by TLC

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Creep Lyrics

Yes it's me again And I'm back Oh I oh I oh I yeah Oh I oh I oh I baby Oh I oh I oh I yeah The 22nd of loneliness and we've Been through so many thangs I love my man with all honesty But I know he's cheatin' on me I look him in his eyes but all he Tells me is lies to keep me near I'll never leave him down though I might mess around it's only 'Cause I need some affection oh [Chorus] So I creep yeah Just keep it on the down low Said nobody is supposed 2 know So I creep yeah 'Cause he doesn't know What I do and no attention Goes to show oh so I creep The 23rd of loneliness And we don't talk Like we used 2 do Now it seems pretty Strange but I'm not Buggin' 'cause I still feel The same yeah yeah I'll keep giving loving Till the day he pushes me away Never go astray If he knew the Things I did he couldn't Handle it And I choose 2 keep him Protected oh [Chorus] I think about us baby all the time But you know that I'm gonna need some attention Yeah, yeah can you dig it Love you forever baby soul & mind And you gotta know if You don't give it I'ma Get mine Oh I oh I oh I yeah Oh I oh I oh I baby Oh I oh I oh I yeah Yeah yeah yeah [Chorus] I creep around because I need attention Don't mess around with my affection Oh I oh I oh I yeah [Chorus]

Meaning of Creep

“Creep” by TLC is a raw and vulnerable exploration of a woman trapped in a cycle of infidelity and desperate need for affection. The lyrics paint a picture of profound loneliness – “22nd of loneliness” – as she witnesses her man’s deceit while desperately clinging to him, justifying her own inappropriate behavior with the plea for attention. She acknowledges the lies but continues to offer love, driven by a deep-seated desire to be cherished and protected, even if it means engaging in secretive actions ("creep") to feel valued. The repetition of “Oh I oh I” underscores her emotional turmoil and yearning. Ultimately, the song reveals a woman consumed by need, willing to compromise her own integrity for the illusion of love and security, highlighting the painful paradox of seeking connection through deceitful means and demanding attention while simultaneously shielding her partner from the truth.

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