Creep
Stone Temple Pilots · Greatest Hits [2003]
Makes me wanna stay
What they said was real
Makes me wanna steal
Livin' under house
Guess I'm livin', I'm a mouse
All's I gots is time
Got no meaning, just a rhyme
Take time with a wounded hand
'Cause it likes to heal
Take time with a wounded hand
'Cause he likes to steal
Take time with a wounded hand
'Cause it likes to heal, I like to steal
I'm half the man I used to be
Because I feel as the dawn
It fades to gray
Well, I'm half the man I used to be
Because I feel as the dawn
It fades to gray
Well, I'm half the man I used to be
Because I feel as the dawn
It fades to gray
Well, I'm half the man I used to be, half the man I used to be
Feelin' uninspired
Think I'll start a fire
Everybody run
Bobby's got a gun
Think you're kinda neat
Then she tells me I'm a creep
Friends don't mean a thing
Guess I'll leave it up to me
Take time with a wounded hand
'Cause it likes to heal
Take time with a wounded hand
Guess I like to steal
Take time with a wounded hand
'Cause it likes to heal, I like to steal
I'm half the man I used to be
Because I feel as the dawn
It fades to gray
I'm half the man I used to be
Because I feel as the dawn
It fades to gray
I'm half the man I used to be
Because I feel as the dawn
It fades to gray
I'm half the man I used to be, half the man I used to be
Take time with a wounded hand
'Cause it likes to heal
Take time with a wounded hand
Guess I like to steal
Take time with a wounded hand
'Cause it likes to heal, I like to steal
I'm half the man I used to be
Because I feel as the dawn
It fades to gray
Well, I'm half the man I used to be
Because I feel as the dawn
It fades to gray
Well, I'm half the man I used to be
Because I feel as the dawn
It fades to gray
Well, I'm half the man I used to be, half the man I used to be,
Half the man I used to be
Creep - Stone Temple Pilots
Stone Temple Pilots' "Creep" stands as a defining anthem of the grunge movement, capturing the raw vulnerability and angst characteristic of the early 1990s era. While the band is often associated with heavy, distorted riffs, this track showcases Scott Weiland's melodic sensibility and the group's ability to blend rock aggression with emotional introspection. Originally recorded for their 1994 debut album, the song has since transcended its initial release to become a staple of alternative rock history. Its enduring popularity stems from its relatable themes of insecurity and self-doubt, delivered with a vocal performance that remains iconic in the genre's canon. The recording exemplifies the shift toward more organic, guitar-driven soundscapes that distinguished STP from their contemporaries.