Being Followed
Duran Duran Lyrics

To the voyer
Addressing someone who is secretly watching others without their knowledge or consent

Seated in the darkened room
The voyeur is sitting in a room with minimal lighting to avoid being seen

Do you thrill
Asking if the act of spying excites the voyeur

When the green light starts pulsing
Perhaps referring to a camera or other device that is being used to spy on others

Paranoia
An intense, irrational fear that someone or something is watching or following you

The only valid point of view
When you're experiencing paranoia, it can feel like this is the only logical way to see the world

If you know what I'm saying
Acknowledging that not everyone will understand what it feels like to be followed or watched without reason

I'm not alone
Feeling like you're being followed creates a sense of unease and isolation

Being followed
The fear that someone is tracking your movements or observing your actions without your knowledge

Someone always watching what we do
A feeling of being constantly monitored, even though you don't know who is doing the watching

Never alone
Even when you're by yourself, the fear of being followed or watched can make you feel like you're never truly alone

But I'm in the shadows
Making an effort to go unnoticed or be unseen by whoever might be following or watching you

I dream things I don't want you to know
The fear of being watched can extend even to your dreams - you worry that someone may be monitoring your subconscious thoughts and desires

Something shifting
A sense that something is changing or moving in an unpredictable way

Between the sirens and the glow
Perhaps describing a scene of chaos and confusion, with sirens and flashing lights illuminating the environment

Of red lights
Red is a color that can signify warning or danger

And the blue slowly turning
Blue is a calming color, but its slow movement may suggest something unsettling

A fog is lifting
Something that was previously unclear or hidden is starting to become more visible or apparent

A silhouette begins the show
An outline of someone or something takes shape, signaling the start of a new act or event

Then the moment is stolen
Before you can fully understand or appreciate what's happening, it's taken away from you

In this chamber
Referring to the space where the singer is located

Lit by scandal
The events or circumstances that have led up to this point are controversial or fraught with conflict

Your the bullet
A metaphor for something or someone that is dangerous or destructive

In the barrel
The place where the danger or destruction is contained, ready to be unleashed

Your the last thing
The focus of the singer's attention, even in what might be their final moments

As I'm falling
The singer is experiencing some kind of upheaval, likely emotional or psychological

Bloody roaring
A vivid and violent image, suggesting a dramatic and painful fate

Still I'm calling out
Even in the midst of chaos or tragedy, the singer wants to be heard and understood

I'm not alone
Reiterating the fear of being followed or watched

Never alone
Emphasizing that this is a pervasive and ongoing concern

I'm being followed
The fear is not just in the singer's mind - someone really is tracking them

La la la la la la la
A repeated refrain that may reflect the singer's attempts to block out or ignore the fear they're experiencing