This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
(Creep) oh ah, oh ah, oh ah yeah
(Creep) oh ah, oh ah, oh ah yeah
(Creep) oh ah, oh ah, oh ah yeah
(Creep) oh ah, oh ah, oh ah yeah
(Creep) the twenty second of loneliness
And we've been through so many things
(Creep) I love my man with all honesty
But I know he's cheating on me
(Creep) look him in the 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
So I creep, yeah
Just creepin' on the down low 'cept nobody is supposed to know
So I creep, yeah, 'cause he doesn't know what I do
And no attention goes to show, oh
So I creep
The twenty third of loneliness
And we don't talk, like we used to do
Now this is pretty strange
But I'm not buggin' 'cause I still feel the same
Yeah, yeah
I keep giving loving 'til the day he pushes me away
Never go a stray
If he knew the things I did, he couldn't handle me
And I choose to keep him protected, oh
So I creep, yeah, just creepin' on the down low
'Cept nobody is supposed to know
So I creep, yeah, 'cause he doesn't know what I do
And no attention goes to show, oh
So I creep (I creep, yeah) yeah,
Just creepin' on the down low
'Cept nobody is supposed to know (but you know, I'm gonna need some attention)
(Yeah, yeah) so I creep, yeah, 'cause he doesn't know what I do
And no attention goes to show
So I creep, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah
So I creep, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah, yeah
So I creep, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah
Baby, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
So I creep (I creep around), yeah
Just creepin' on the down low
So I creep (I creep around), yeah
(Because I need attention) 'cause he doesn't know what I do
I don't mess around with my affection
So I creep (oh ah, oh ah, oh ah), yeah
Just creepin' on the down low, yeah (oh ah, oh ah, oh ah)
So I creep (oh ah, oh ah, oh ah), yeah
'Cause he doesn't know what I do (yeah, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah)
So I creep, yeah
Just creepin' on the down low
'Cept nobody is supposed to know
So I creep, yeah
(Creep) oh ah, oh ah, oh ah yeah
(Creep) oh ah, oh ah, oh ah yeah
(Creep) oh ah, oh ah, oh ah yeah
(Creep) the twenty second of loneliness
And we've been through so many things
(Creep) I love my man with all honesty
But I know he's cheating on me
(Creep) look him in the 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
So I creep, yeah
Just creepin' on the down low 'cept nobody is supposed to know
So I creep, yeah, 'cause he doesn't know what I do
And no attention goes to show, oh
So I creep
The twenty third of loneliness
And we don't talk, like we used to do
Now this is pretty strange
But I'm not buggin' 'cause I still feel the same
Yeah, yeah
I keep giving loving 'til the day he pushes me away
Never go a stray
If he knew the things I did, he couldn't handle me
And I choose to keep him protected, oh
So I creep, yeah, just creepin' on the down low
'Cept nobody is supposed to know
So I creep, yeah, 'cause he doesn't know what I do
And no attention goes to show, oh
So I creep (I creep, yeah) yeah,
Just creepin' on the down low
'Cept nobody is supposed to know (but you know, I'm gonna need some attention)
(Yeah, yeah) so I creep, yeah, 'cause he doesn't know what I do
And no attention goes to show
So I creep, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah
So I creep, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah, yeah
So I creep, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah
Baby, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
So I creep (I creep around), yeah
Just creepin' on the down low
So I creep (I creep around), yeah
(Because I need attention) 'cause he doesn't know what I do
I don't mess around with my affection
So I creep (oh ah, oh ah, oh ah), yeah
Just creepin' on the down low, yeah (oh ah, oh ah, oh ah)
So I creep (oh ah, oh ah, oh ah), yeah
'Cause he doesn't know what I do (yeah, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah)
So I creep, yeah
Just creepin' on the down low
'Cept nobody is supposed to know
So I creep, yeah
Lyrics submitted by mickey101186
Creep Lyrics as written by Lisa Lopes Dallas Austin
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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