Speaking as a 65-year-old man, who has been listening to music since the mid-1960s, I still think that this is close to being the best single ever recorded. Perfection.
@@petergreen2552 yeah. I have heard that song. Maybe the chord progressions are similar but its at a different tempo. I don't know about that but I guess Jonny Greenwood did admit to subconsciencly using it. Radiohead's record company sued a band for emulating "Creep". If Radiohead used it then how do they sue someone else for using it?
This is based on a true experience. While at university, Thom Yorke, lead singer was attracted to a beautiful girl there. He could only look on from a distance, as he didn't think himself worthy of approaching her. When he hits the high notes, you really see the pain etched on his face, and you so correctly guessed, the song is about self loathing and worthlessness. I love how you 'feel' and almost become a part of the songs/videos you watch 👍👏👏👏
Oddly enough he ended up hating this song. Partly due to the embarrassment of making it for that girl, and also because this style of music was what Radiohead was known for by the mainstream, despite them going in an entirely different direction. Still a great song. I do love the stuff from OK Computer more though
@@kieranhardy581 LOL. I don't believe Hugh would be prepared to be ginger for a film! Rupert Grint would be good at least hes a real ginger (this matters to us, you know)
Radiohead is great. "Creep" is arguably their most famous song but they have such a wide range of song variety. Their sound has changed a lot over the years. They are an amazing band. Thom Yorke has even branched out as a producer and recently remixed an MF DOOM song. I strongly urge you to check out more Radiohead. Once again, you gave a heartfelt reaction. So much love to you, Empress. ❤
Lots from the music from the late 90s to 00s era is gold. I consider Ok Computer, Kid A and Amnesiac a dystopian existential trilogy of albums that interconnect and play to the theme of modernism and isolationism in modern society and the changing pace of pre 21st century culture and thinking to 21st. I can't listen to Kid A without Amnesiac and Ok with the latter. Love Radiohead ❤️
This song came out during my highschool years, and I had come from an abusive childhood riddled with bullies. This song spoke for me when I was unable to speak. Beautiful melancholy soul.
This song is a masterpiece, hauntingly beautiful. Like all great artists he touches something deep within you. What you felt is what many feel when they first hear this song. For this reason it is treasured.
Me too. There will never be another era of music as diverse, wonderful, and magical as the 90's. As a child of the 80's and a teen of the 90's; I'm so thankful that I got to experience so much incredible timeless music. Often imitated, but never duplicated. Our generation got beyond lucky.
@@nickparsons337 we won the lottery brotha! Born in 81 class of 2000. I can’t shake all this 90’s nostalgia! The 90’s were special and the vibe was perfect. Why? No social media.
I know the song is based on the lead singer's experience with a crush he had in university but the song just describes the way I feel about every person I have ever tried to contact or befriend in my life so accurately, I was born with autism on the very high end of the spectrum which really takes a toll on my social skills and my outlook on things, making people alienated by me...to the point that nowadays I'm intimidated by trying to aquire friends because all I can see myself as is a freak that only makes people run from him and is not good enough to deserve friends and loved ones... While I am well aware of how stupid and tactless it is to vent this on a song reaction video, I just had to share my personal meaning of the song
Having watched the show, "Love on the Spectrum," I feel for your pain, my friend. Do not give up hope. You do not need to be a "social person" to be happy in this life. All you need is a good friend or two. Like she says, if you're not being appreciated by the people around you, find somewhere else to spend your time where people appreciate you. Go to places where people who share similar interests/hobbies/passions to you are, and with enough time, your desires will be fulfilled.
Great reaction, and you're right it was a very personal song to Thom, who wrote the song about not being good enough for a girl he really liked when he was in school, being so inadequate, someone who didn't even know he existed at the time, which I think is relatable to do many of us. Well I'd love to know where that girl is now and what she thinks about this, if she knows who she is!!! For a long time Thom and the band got so tired of being labelled as the band that did Creep that they refused to play it at their live events as they didn't want the song to define them, although I think in recent years (when events were possible) they have started playing it again which I think is a good thing as it's an amazing song and so anthemic!!! If doesn't define them, they have so many great songs and albums, but this has to be included in them.
Your reaction to this song is beautiful. You were careful to understand what the song is about and to sympathize with the vocalist. I love how you spoke encouraging words to him toward the end. One of my top two favorite reactions to this song. Thank you for sharing it. Keep being the understanding, positive and encouraging person that you are. Peace ✌️
I agree with a lot of the other commenters. You really are one the best reactors. You FEEL the songs and the lyrics. Very, very incisive and empathetic. It's always a pleasure watching you. And oh yeah, Radiohead is a great band. LOTS of great tunes. Thanks Empress!
It was wonderful watching you w Creep. Radiohead. I could see the emotions were in you. And could see it touched your soul!! Thanx for your kind words. That's how I feel about the song. Pain. Rejection. Sorrow.
Sadly, this song is true. Sometimes, you can love someone who doesn't love you. This song is about someone who is living that and knows why that person doesn't love them and never will. I have been living with the truth of this song for almost 10 years. Trust me, sometimes the truth hurts. That's what this song is all about...
Just watched your reaction Empress. Yes this is deep and fierce. You had a tear. Just let them flow. Radiohead is up there in the top 10 of rock bands. Their lyrics smash so many others.
I love how you really get this song. :-) The story behind this song was that it's about a girl he saw at Uni whom he thought was absolutely stunning and wonderful, but he was too scared to talk to her, so he just followed her around for a while. One day, he got drunk and told her how he felt but accidentally scared her away by doing so. I love how much raw emotion he injects into his music, even if the style isn't to everyone's taste. That's why Thom Yorke shines - He's different and proud.
1st part of song. -Start of depression episode . Insecurities , rejection , self-loathing / hate e.t.c 2nd part of song. -Mental / pyscotic breakdown / episode , self harm e.t.c 3rd part of song. -broken / defeated , hopelessness , in hosipital , jail or worse death ( suicide ). That's my quick brief interpretation of this classic anyway.
We must protect Empress at all costs, for she is an Earth Angel with a Rocken Roll heart... This was my husband's favorite song... It describes what he felt like. Then the scream where the old him was left on the floor an the new him emerged.... Beautiful ✌🏼💗😊🫂🎶
If you wanna hear the greatest cover of this song, search Prince's performance at the 2008 Coachella Music Festival, it's the only cover of their song that Radiohead put their stamp of approval on....Prince's solos are absolutely incredible....
You are superb, and one of the few human beings who rapidly comprehended, and embraced this complex vibe....IMMEDIATELY. Subscribed, and look forward to more 😮
Gorgeous voice. The dynamics were perfectly done, The soft falsetto / head tone in the high notes conveyed his sadness but then his full voice came out - it was a triple forte’ loud with a straight tone expressing his real grief and he wants to basically give up. When this song first came out, people thought it was EMOTIONAL DYNAMITE. and they were right. I felt his his pain, like being alone or losing someone I truly loved. I’m not a lyrical person. I’m trying. But it’s tough to hear it and that’s within every genre. The amount of instruments were perfect, giving the vocalist room to shine. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the song and lyrics. You’ve got a great ear for music. To put positivity in such a self-deprecating song was unexpected and I really liked that. Thank You again
You are so very true... !!!Times goes by and somehow in a certain time of our lives se have the necessaty of explode and cry like him... Thanks for your amazing reaction . Sorry I only found you today.
Amazing reaction!!!! Thank you so much! Radiohead has dozens of songs that just hit you in ways you can’t explain! This was the early stuff. Would love to see you do more Radiohead:)
Empress, you give the best reactions! Your beautiful expressions, emotion and understanding of the songs is outstanding. I'd love you to react to Another Love by Tom Odell
You are a stunning beautiful lady and human being, and your empathy is amazing. You are exactly right....he is building up with depression and frustration about how he's letting himself even think he's good enough for this perfect girl who seems to not even acknowledge his existence, much less think of him as a creep, so he shows up where she's at, prepared to put himself out there and tell her how he feels, and becomes overwhelmed with fear and embarrassment ( "What the hell am I doing here?") and has to "RUN"!
Thank you for truly getting the song. This would have been my theme song during High School. That one girl.........even now I still think about. From her perspective I was a Creep. So painful
You are awesome…the song is great, one of my top 10, up there with all along the watchtower, great gig in the sky, stairway to heaven and butterfields everything is going to be alright..
Your legit in my top 3 YT reactors now.Great job on your uploads,I’m a bit late on coming across you but better l8 than nvr eh & you most definitely are an Empress!✌🏼🏴✊🏽Subscribed!
Speaking as a 65-year-old man, who has been listening to music since the mid-1960s, I still think that this is close to being the best single ever recorded. Perfection.
I havent heard the song that they supposedly borrowed parts of to make this song. Have you heard it? And what do you think?
@@anthonyfuqua6988 The Air that I breathe by the Hollies.
@@petergreen2552 yeah. I have heard that song. Maybe the chord progressions are similar but its at a different tempo. I don't know about that but I guess Jonny Greenwood did admit to subconsciencly using it. Radiohead's record company sued a band for emulating "Creep". If Radiohead used it then how do they sue someone else for using it?
You wierdo !
100%. Thom's voice is an orchestra in this song.
Check out fake plastic trees too.
4:30 ...."You ARE special, ....you are NOT a weirdo!!" Honest reaction and so sweet :) ❤
Most relatable song ever. We've all felt this way at some point in our lives.❤
Daily
Lmao, this song is my anthem
@@ilyas_elouchihi - But we're still in denial, those of us still alive. To some extent.
Some point? Lmao this is. Lifelong contract for me
@@chrisdavis8650 True story! 🤦🏼♀️🤣
This is based on a true experience.
While at university, Thom Yorke, lead singer was attracted to a beautiful girl there. He could only look on from a distance, as he didn't think himself worthy of approaching her. When he hits the high notes, you really see the pain etched on his face, and you so correctly guessed, the song is about self loathing and worthlessness.
I love how you 'feel' and almost become a part of the songs/videos you watch 👍👏👏👏
You know she came to a gig, was in the front row and Thom vomited backstage in fear of playing in front of her. Poor sod.
@@DawnSuttonfabfour so when's hugh grant playing him in a movie?
Oddly enough he ended up hating this song. Partly due to the embarrassment of making it for that girl, and also because this style of music was what Radiohead was known for by the mainstream, despite them going in an entirely different direction. Still a great song. I do love the stuff from OK Computer more though
@@kieranhardy581 LOL. I don't believe Hugh would be prepared to be ginger for a film! Rupert Grint would be good at least hes a real ginger (this matters to us, you know)
Did he maybe meet her later or something? this should be a movie actually:P
Thom Yorke : "I'm a creep, I'm a weirdoo"
Empress : ."You ARE special, ....you are NOT a weirdo!!"
Radiohead is great. "Creep" is arguably their most famous song but they have such a wide range of song variety. Their sound has changed a lot over the years. They are an amazing band. Thom Yorke has even branched out as a producer and recently remixed an MF DOOM song. I strongly urge you to check out more Radiohead. Once again, you gave a heartfelt reaction. So much love to you, Empress. ❤
jup. " Fake Plastic Trees" is also a very good and very deep song
Lots from the music from the late 90s to 00s era is gold. I consider Ok Computer, Kid A and Amnesiac a dystopian existential trilogy of albums that interconnect and play to the theme of modernism and isolationism in modern society and the changing pace of pre 21st century culture and thinking to 21st.
I can't listen to Kid A without Amnesiac and Ok with the latter. Love Radiohead ❤️
Obviously all subjective but my favourite is bullet proof I wish I was. Used to adore this song. What a great reaction, such a lovely lass
This song came out during my highschool years, and I had come from an abusive childhood riddled with bullies. This song spoke for me when I was unable to speak.
Beautiful melancholy soul.
This song is a masterpiece, hauntingly beautiful. Like all great artists he touches something deep within you. What you felt is what many feel when they first hear this song. For this reason it is treasured.
A favorite of mine. Wasn't sure how you were going to feel about it, but your reaction to it was awesome as always.
Another goosebumps every time song. This era was just the best. So glad I was in my prime and got to live it.
Me too. There will never be another era of music as diverse, wonderful, and magical as the 90's. As a child of the 80's and a teen of the 90's; I'm so thankful that I got to experience so much incredible timeless music. Often imitated, but never duplicated. Our generation got beyond lucky.
@@nickparsons337 we won the lottery brotha! Born in 81 class of 2000. I can’t shake all this 90’s nostalgia! The 90’s were special and the vibe was perfect. Why? No social media.
I know the song is based on the lead singer's experience with a crush he had in university but the song just describes the way I feel about every person I have ever tried to contact or befriend in my life so accurately, I was born with autism on the very high end of the spectrum which really takes a toll on my social skills and my outlook on things, making people alienated by me...to the point that nowadays I'm intimidated by trying to aquire friends because all I can see myself as is a freak that only makes people run from him and is not good enough to deserve friends and loved ones...
While I am well aware of how stupid and tactless it is to vent this on a song reaction video, I just had to share my personal meaning of the song
Me too, my dude.
You are loved!
Not stupid or tactless. Thank you for opening up with your truth.
Having watched the show, "Love on the Spectrum," I feel for your pain, my friend. Do not give up hope. You do not need to be a "social person" to be happy in this life. All you need is a good friend or two. Like she says, if you're not being appreciated by the people around you, find somewhere else to spend your time where people appreciate you. Go to places where people who share similar interests/hobbies/passions to you are, and with enough time, your desires will be fulfilled.
You are special. I don't have autism, but I feel this song deep in my soul! Life is hard❤
the longing and suffering during that bridge is just.... heart breaking
Thom Yorke's voice is by far my favorite male voice out there 👌It's beautiful but cuts deep 😢
He's among the top there for me along with Chris Cornell
One of the greatest love songs ever written, in my book.
In mone 2.
In mine 2.
'I felt the pain and resentment in his voice' so so spot on Joy-Jean. You are very perceptive.. Keep it up girl luv your assessments!
The girl so gets it! We're still listening to it today. Thank you, Empress, for such beautiful words of en-courage-ment and hope😇
Great reaction, and you're right it was a very personal song to Thom, who wrote the song about not being good enough for a girl he really liked when he was in school, being so inadequate, someone who didn't even know he existed at the time, which I think is relatable to do many of us. Well I'd love to know where that girl is now and what she thinks about this, if she knows who she is!!! For a long time Thom and the band got so tired of being labelled as the band that did Creep that they refused to play it at their live events as they didn't want the song to define them, although I think in recent years (when events were possible) they have started playing it again which I think is a good thing as it's an amazing song and so anthemic!!! If doesn't define them, they have so many great songs and albums, but this has to be included in them.
Your reaction to this song is beautiful. You were careful to understand what the song is about and to sympathize with the vocalist. I love how you spoke encouraging words to him toward the end. One of my top two favorite reactions to this song. Thank you for sharing it. Keep being the understanding, positive and encouraging person that you are. Peace ✌️
You are so open, vulnerable and transparent. I love you as a reactor, Empress. Shalom.
Ok. I cried. The combination of this songs, with it's meaning and your words made me emotional. Thank you
I agree with a lot of the other commenters. You really are one the best reactors. You FEEL the songs and the lyrics. Very, very incisive and empathetic. It's always a pleasure watching you. And oh yeah, Radiohead is a great band. LOTS of great tunes. Thanks Empress!
One of my most favorite songs! I think everyone can relate to feeling like this at some point in their life.
He has an amazing voice, and thanks for the dedication. I appreciate it 😊
I love your reactions. You are a good person with a good soul.
That’s the thing about Radiohead. You feel it. “Whatever makes you happy. Whatever you want...”
I’ve always loved this song and I love your emotional, insightful reaction. I have to give you a follow.
It was wonderful watching you w Creep. Radiohead. I could see the emotions were in you. And could see it touched your soul!! Thanx for your kind words. That's how I feel about the song. Pain. Rejection. Sorrow.
You can see the exact moment Jean fell in love with this track hehe. Your words after the song are lovely.
I watch a lot of reaction videos. But you are my favorite. You always have the best reactions. You can tell you are a very passionate person.
Another great reaction Empress! And your comments were very well said. There are so many people who feel they are undeserving.
Another excellent reaction and those earrings and your expressions are always appreciated empress! Thank you for being you!
Love the genuine response.. it was very entertaining
This is the first ever proper reaction video I’ve seen of creep… considering how it’s Radiohead’s biggest song im suprised there’s not more!
Sadly, this song is true. Sometimes, you can love someone who doesn't love you. This song is about someone who is living that and knows why that person doesn't love them and never will. I have been living with the truth of this song for almost 10 years. Trust me, sometimes the truth hurts. That's what this song is all about...
Just watched your reaction Empress. Yes this is deep and fierce. You had a tear. Just let them flow. Radiohead is up there in the top 10 of rock bands. Their lyrics smash so many others.
YAAASSS! Empress does Radiohead. Ya beauty. Just what i need to waste some time at work.
Awww,,,,,,what a lovely,gracious lady you are Empress Joy!
Your reaction is so amazing! I love this song. His emotions are so clear and you felt them!
..such real reactions and compassion, the world needs more people like you... you're so beautiful.
I love how you really get this song. :-) The story behind this song was that it's about a girl he saw at Uni whom he thought was absolutely stunning and wonderful, but he was too scared to talk to her, so he just followed her around for a while. One day, he got drunk and told her how he felt but accidentally scared her away by doing so. I love how much raw emotion he injects into his music, even if the style isn't to everyone's taste. That's why Thom Yorke shines - He's different and proud.
I love how you connect and feel the songs of my youth. Happy and sad.
"you are special, you're not a weirdo" - you are so lovely
Love the inspirational bit at the end of the video and great reaction. Your a nice lady 🙂
One of the greatest love songs I have ever heard, love your reactions. Well done
Great reaction and fabulous words to your followers.
¡Creep' is so beautiful that even my piano cover sounds good! 😉
Congrats for bringing it!!! 👏👏👏👏
This has been, is, and will always be my #1 karaoke jam
I could listen to Thom Yorke sing all day. One of my favorite rock singers ever.
Thank you for your always sensitive and heartfelt reaction 💕
I Iove how genuine you are love you and your videos ❤️
This song is deep.....very deep....cool reaction girl...👍🏻👋🏻
I love this song, I love your words, you really understand this song 💚
I liked very much your reaction and sincere analysis of the song
I love that I found your reactions. And I love your energy. Bravo.
One of the best songs ever written.
This is why you're an empress!!!! Great song great reaction. 😊
Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song.
1st part of song.
-Start of depression episode . Insecurities , rejection , self-loathing / hate e.t.c
2nd part of song.
-Mental / pyscotic breakdown / episode , self harm e.t.c
3rd part of song.
-broken / defeated , hopelessness , in hosipital , jail or worse death ( suicide ).
That's my quick brief interpretation of this classic anyway.
lol i love when she said "you ARE special!" made me chuckle
Aww.. you’re too sweet, saying he’s not a weirdo😁haha
Much love to you💙🏴
He has one of the most AMAZING voices of all time.
One can definitely see in your facial expression how emotionally moved you were during this song. Love your reaction, Empress.
And i may add: Your message to all the people who feel like Tom at on point in their life is really wonderful. Following!
We must protect Empress at all costs, for she is an Earth Angel with a Rocken
Roll heart...
This was my husband's favorite song... It describes what he felt like. Then the scream where the old him was left on the floor an the new him emerged.... Beautiful ✌🏼💗😊🫂🎶
Incredible song Incredible reaction
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I started crying hearing your words.
Great, great song! Your reaction and after talk were wonderful Empress. 😊🌹
If you wanna hear the greatest cover of this song, search Prince's performance at the 2008 Coachella Music Festival, it's the only cover of their song that Radiohead put their stamp of approval on....Prince's solos are absolutely incredible....
You are superb, and one of the few human beings who rapidly comprehended, and embraced this complex vibe....IMMEDIATELY. Subscribed, and look forward to more 😮
Thank you so much for your input and i absolutely love your accent sweetheart!❤
right on. you appreciate all the really great stuff about that song and the way he sings it. was fun to see. thank you.
Love your empathy...you are it!
Awesome reaction! I’m so happy to see a reaction like yours to that ending. I couldn’t believe the heart he put in the song
My favorite part is when he wails “she’s running out the door “ Vocals are on point. Thank you for the reaction 🤙🏽
Gorgeous voice. The dynamics were perfectly done, The soft falsetto / head tone in the high notes conveyed his sadness but then his full voice came out - it was a triple forte’ loud with a straight tone expressing his real grief and he wants to basically give up. When this song first came out, people thought it was EMOTIONAL DYNAMITE. and they were right. I felt his his pain, like being alone or losing someone I truly loved. I’m not a lyrical person. I’m trying. But it’s tough to hear it and that’s within every genre. The amount of instruments were perfect, giving the vocalist room to shine.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the song and lyrics. You’ve got a great ear for music. To put positivity in such a self-deprecating song was unexpected and I really liked that. Thank You again
The best reaction. Thanks wonderful woman. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
I love how you express yourself, it's beautiful and very different!
Radiohead… one of the best bands ever! I feel so privileged to have seen them live a couple of times
You are so very true... !!!Times goes by and somehow in a certain time of our lives se have the necessaty of explode and cry like him...
Thanks for your amazing reaction . Sorry I only found you today.
What a tremendous reaction/review - you are so excellent, so beautifully special. One of Radiohead's greatest masterpieces, no doubt.
Amazing reaction!!!! Thank you so much! Radiohead has dozens of songs that just hit you in ways you can’t explain! This was the early stuff. Would love to see you do more Radiohead:)
Thank you for your heartfelt reaction and your kind words, I needed that today.
I love this song, and I love your reaction when he hits the high note! He really does have an amazing voice
Empress, you give the best reactions!
Your beautiful expressions, emotion and understanding of the songs is outstanding.
I'd love you to react to Another Love by Tom Odell
Yo.. Radiohead is FULL of surprises. Definitely worthwhile to take a deep dive into them.
Seeing people transport watching this song will never get old.
You are a stunning beautiful lady and human being, and your empathy is amazing.
You are exactly right....he is building up with depression and frustration about how he's letting himself even think he's good enough for this perfect girl who seems to not even acknowledge his existence, much less think of him as a creep, so he shows up where she's at, prepared to put himself out there and tell her how he feels, and becomes overwhelmed with fear and embarrassment ( "What the hell am I doing here?") and has to "RUN"!
Thank you for truly getting the song. This would have been my theme song during High School. That one girl.........even now I still think about. From her perspective I was a Creep. So painful
I absolutely loved your reaction.
You lady , are so special , loved watching your expressions , so cute 🥰
Jason Geddes here.. thank you for the call out
Your channel should have way more subscribers
LOL the "you ARE special you're not a weirdo!" sent me 🤣🤣
You are awesome…the song is great, one of my top 10, up there with all along the watchtower, great gig in the sky, stairway to heaven and butterfields everything is going to be alright..
Thank you i needed too hear your words at the end of this song..your a beautiful soul🙏🏻🌈❤️
Your legit in my top 3 YT reactors now.Great job on your uploads,I’m a bit late on coming across you but better l8 than nvr eh & you most definitely are an Empress!✌🏼🏴✊🏽Subscribed!
totally awesome response from a beatiful lady
you articulated the heart of this song perfectly
That's it. You're getting worshipped, love. 🤣🤣 Ahhh thanks for reacting to this! Love the videoss ❤
The first time I heard this on the radio on my way to work in the early 90s I knew it was so fn special.
Good song selection, Creep will definitely creep up on your emotions....nice honest reaction.
I recommend listening to their song "How to disappear completely." It's very powerful.