Somebody's Watching Me
Warmen Lyrics
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[Originally performed by Rockwell]
I'm just an average man with an average life
I work from nine to five, hey hell I pay the price
But I want is to be left alone in my average home
But why do I always feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone
[CHORUS:]
I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
And I have no privacy
I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
Is it just a dream?
When I come home at night
I lock the door real tight
People call me on the phone I'm trying to avoid
Well, can the people on TV see me or am I just paranoid
When I'm in the shower, I'm afraid to wash my hair
I might open my eyes and find someone standing there
People say I'm crazy, just a little touched
But maybe showers remind me of Psycho too much
That's why...
[CHORUS]
I don't know anymore
Are the neighbors watching me
Well is the mailman watching me
And I don't feel safe anymore, oh what a mess
I wonder who's watching me now?
Who?
The IRS?
[CHORUS]
The lyrics to Warmen's cover of Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me" express the sense of paranoia and loss of privacy felt by an average man living an average life. He feels like he is constantly being watched or monitored, unable to have any privacy or alone time. The man questions whether it is all just a dream and wonders if everyone, even his neighbors and the mailman, is watching him. He even fears taking a shower, afraid to open his eyes and see someone standing there. The song captures the feelings of helplessness and unease that come with the loss of privacy, a theme that remains relevant in today's society.
The chorus of the song presents a haunting and catchy melody that reinforces the sense of paranoia felt by the singer. The repetition of the lyrics "I always feel like somebody's watching me" and "Is it just a dream?" makes the listener question the singer's mental state and whether his fears are founded or not. The song also references the classic horror film Psycho, which adds to the overall feeling of unease.
Overall, Warmen's interpretation of "Somebody's Watching Me" captures the feeling of dread and paranoia that many people experience when they feel like they are being watched or monitored. The song is also a commentary on the loss of privacy in modern society, where people are constantly connected and monitored through technology.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just an average man with an average life
I'm a typical person living an average lifestyle
I work from nine to five, hey hell I pay the price
I work hard all day and feel drained
But all I want is to be left alone in my average home
I just want to be alone in my normal house
But why do I always feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone
But I always feel like strange things are happening to me
I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
I always feel like someone is observing me without my knowledge or consent
And I have no privacy
And I don't have any personal space or time without interruption
Is it just a dream?
Is this really happening or is it just in my imagination?
When I come home at night, I lock the door real tight
I make sure to lock my door securely when I get home
People call me on the phone I'm trying to avoid
I ignore phone calls from people I don't want to talk to
Well, can the people on TV see me, or am I just paranoid
I wonder if the people on TV can see me or if I'm just being overly anxious
When I'm in the shower, I'm afraid to wash my hair
I'm scared of washing my hair when I'm taking a shower
I might open my eyes and find someone standing there
I might see someone when I open my eyes
People say I'm crazy, just a little touched
People think I'm insane or mentally unstable
But maybe showers remind me of Psycho too much
But maybe I watched Psycho too many times, and now it's scaring me
I don't know anymore
I'm confused and unsure of what's happening to me
Are the neighbors watching me?
Are my neighbors spying on me?
Well, is the mailman watching me?
Could even the mailman be watching me?
And I don't feel safe anymore, oh what a mess
I'm feeling unsafe and vulnerable, it's chaotic
I wonder who's watching me now?
I wonder who could be observing me now?
Who?
Who could it be?
The IRS?
Could even the governmental tax organization be watching me?
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.