Don't Worry We'll Be Watching You
Gotye Lyrics


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Hey
What's your name?
Don't worry
Don't be afraid
We won't hurt you

Hey
Lost your way?
Don't worry
Just do as we say
And we won't hurt you

It's hard
The world can lead you so astray
It gets harder
It's hard just to keep the faith

Do you need a reminder
Of the love that we gave you?
Don't worry




You're walking away
But we'll always be watching you

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Worry We'll Be Watching You" by Gotye seems to explore the concept of surveillance and the feeling of being watched. The opening lines invite the listener to give their name, but immediately reassure them that they need not be afraid, as they will not be hurt. This could be interpreted as a form of control or manipulation - encouraging the listener to give up their information while also establishing a sense of safety.


The chorus features the phrase "Don't worry, we'll be watching you" being repeated, which could be interpreted as a warning or a threat. The verse that follows references the difficulty of navigating through life and holding onto one's faith, which perhaps suggests that the watchers are some kind of spiritual or moral authority trying to guide the listener. The final lines, "You're walking away, but we'll always be watching you" could be interpreted as a haunting reminder that no matter what the listener does or where they go, they will always be monitored.


Overall, the song seems to touch on ideas of control, power, and surveillance in a way that is ominous and unsettling. It leaves the listener with a sense of unease and the feeling that there is always someone watching, even when they cannot be seen.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey
The singer is getting the attention of someone.


What's your name?
The singer wants to know the other person's name.


Don't worry
The singer wants to reassure the other person that everything is okay.


Don't be afraid
The artist wants to reassure the other person that there is nothing to be scared of.


We won't hurt you
The artist wants to reassure the other person that they are safe.


Lost your way?
The singer is asking if the other person is lost.


Just do as we say
The singer is telling the other person to follow their instructions.


And we won't hurt you
The artist wants to reassure the other person that if they follow their instructions, they will not get hurt.


It's hard
The artist acknowledges that life can be difficult.


The world can lead you so astray
The artist understands that the world can be confusing and lead you in the wrong direction.


It gets harder
The singer acknowledges that life can get even harder as time goes on.


It's hard just to keep the faith
The artist understands that sometimes it is difficult to keep believing in something.


Do you need a reminder
The singer is asking if the other person needs a reminder of something important.


Of the love that we gave you?
The singer is reminding the other person of the love they have received in the past.


You're walking away
The singer acknowledges that the other person is leaving or moving on.


But we'll always be watching you
The artist wants to let the other person know that they will always be there, even if they are not physically present.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Walter Andre De Backer

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Rajat_1010

Hey
What's your name?
Don't worry
Don't be afraid
We won't hurt you

Hey
Lost your way?
Don't worry
Just do as we say
And we won't hurt you

It's hard
The world can lead you so astray
It gets harder
It's hard just to keep the faith

Do you need a reminder
Of the love that we gave you?
Don't worry
You're walking away
But we'll always be watching you

(We'll always be watching you)
(We'll always be watching you)



All comments from YouTube:

@nintendold

Gotye: makes song about how blindly following a cult is a terrible idea

Me: Yes Gotye I want to blindly follow your cult, where do I sign my name?

@mooby1721

I dunno, it's creepy but the lyrics nor the visuals actually depict anything terrible about the group

@rastabincoolie1

@Moo by it's more the implications. I don't think he could have Actually put anything too obvious there.

@jaykylehd20

Is this proof that we're being gangstalk or stuck in a simulation

@yaoilover496

Me: started to worship gotye himself.🥺

@Connor-gz4ol

Well I definely need help. I'm stuck in a cult that doesn't let me out of the basement. It also makes me di paintings and to worship this Jim Pickens guy.

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@EddieBsB

That crescendo at 1:36 is just breath taking !
What a masterpiece. This guy is a genius.

@DACFalloutRanger

Gotye is pretty underrated. Too bad most people only know him for one song.

@EddieBsB

+DACFalloutRanger 100% agreed !

@zetsubougigi9098

+DACFalloutRanger I AGREE like he is hands down one of my favorite solo artists

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