Eric Woolfson wrote most of the music and lyrics while Alan Parsons overviewed the production process. Prior to starting his Project, Parsons worked as an engineer with names such as the Beatles (Abbey Road, the Get Back roofttop concert) and Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon, Atom Heart Mother).
Since the 1990s Alan Parsons has been performing live shows, touring all over the world, but without Eric Woolfson.
The Voice
The Alan Parsons Project Lyrics
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You look all around you, but nobody's there
It's been a long time now since you've been aware
That somebody's watching you
He's gonna get you
Sooner or later when your big chances come
Remember before you grab the money and run
That someone is watching you
He's gonna get you.
Before you run and hide
He's gonna get you
You got no choice
'Cause you can't escape the voice
Jumping with shadows that come up from behind
You're scared of the darkness that's there in your mind
You're frightened to move because of what you might find
Someone is watching you
He's gonna get you.
Before you run and hide
He's gonna get you
You got no choice
'Cause you can't escape the voice
The lyrics to The Alan Parsons Project's song "The Voice" speak to the fear of being watched and pursued. The opening lines describe the feeling of a presence, almost like a tangible thing in the air, despite no one being physically present. It's a feeling that has persisted over time and has left the listener hyper-aware that someone is watching them. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this presence is not benign, and the chorus repeats the haunting refrain, "He's gonna get you" with an increasing sense of dread.
The second verse of the song speaks to the fear of missed opportunities and the idea that something may be too good to be true. The listener is warned to look for the "catches" before taking advantage of a big opportunity, but even then, the presence that has been watching them is still there. The bridge of the song speaks to the fear of the unknown and the idea that sometimes, the scariest thing is what we cannot see. Even in the darkness of our own minds, we may feel that we are being pursued.
Overall, "The Voice" speaks to the fear of being watched and hunted by an unknown presence. It's a haunting and eerie song that resonates with many people who have experienced that feeling of being followed or watched, even in the absence of any physical presence.
Line by Line Meaning
It's almost a feeling you can touch in the air
There is a sense of something present that can almost be physically felt in the atmosphere.
You look all around you, but nobody's there
Despite searching your surroundings, there is no apparent external source for this feeling.
It's been a long time now since you've been aware
This sense has been present for a significant amount of time, although you may not have consciously noticed it before.
That somebody's watching you
You have the sense that you are being observed.
He's gonna get you
The observer, who is unknown and potentially dangerous, is going to take action against you.
Sooner or later when your big chances come
When opportunities for success or advancement arise in your life, inevitably this observer will become more interested in your actions.
You'll look for the catches, but there'll be none
Even though you may scrutinize the situation for potential risks or downsides, there won't be any apparent dangers to your eyes.
Remember before you grab the money and run
Before making a decision with potentially significant consequences, you should remind yourself of the fact that you are being watched and that this action may have repercussions.
That someone is watching you
The sense of being observed persists and continues to be a threat.
Before you run and hide
Rather than attempting to flee or hide from the observer, it is better to confront the situation directly.
You got no choice
There is no alternative course of action beyond facing the situation and the potential consequences.
'Cause you can't escape the voice
The observer may not be physically present, but their influence over the situation cannot be escaped.
Jumping with shadows that come up from behind
Feelings of anxiety and fear are ever-present and may arise from the perception of potential danger.
You're scared of the darkness that's there in your mind
Fear and apprehension reside within your own thoughts and imagination, even in the absence of actual danger.
You're frightened to move because of what you might find
Even taking small actions can seem intimidating when the potential consequences are unknown.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN PARSONS, ERIC WOOLFSON
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