Somebody's Watching Me
The Rockwells Lyrics

Who's watching?
The artist wonders who is keeping an eye on them.

Tell me, who's watching?
The artist requests information about their watcher.

Who's watching me?
The artist reiterates their inquiry about their observer.

I'm just an average man with an average life
The artist is an ordinary person without any unusual characteristics or habits.

I work from nine to five, hey, hell, I pay the price
The artist works regular hours to earn a living, but finds the work challenging or stressful.

All I want is to be left alone in my average home
The artist desires to have privacy and be free from unwanted attention at home.

But why do I always feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone and?
The artist is perplexed as to why they always feel like they are in a surreal or bizarre situation.

I always feel like somebody's watching me
The artist has a persistent sensation that they are being monitored or scrutinized.

And I have no privacy (oh, oh)
The artist is uncomfortable with their lack of personal space and is disturbed by their watcher.

Tell me is it just a dream?
The artist questions whether their watcher is a figment of their imagination.

When I come home at night
The artist is referring to their daily routine and schedule.

I bolt the door real tight
The artist locks their door securely to feel safe and secure at home.

People call me on the phone, I'm trying to avoid
The artist doesn't want to be bothered by phone calls and is intentionally avoiding them.

But can the people on TV see me or am I just paranoid?
The artist wonders if the characters on TV are able to see them, or if they are exhibiting signs of paranoia.

When I'm in the shower, I'm afraid to wash my hair
The artist is anxious and fearful during their daily activities, such as showering.

'Cause I might open my eyes and find someone standing there
The artist is fearful that someone may appear unexpectedly in their house and cause them harm.

People say I'm crazy, just a little touched
Others believe the artist is mentally unstable or is exhibiting erratic behavior.

But maybe showers remind me of Psycho too much
The artist believes that their fear of showers may be influenced by the infamous horror film, Psycho.

Who's playing tricks on me?
The artist is suspicious and wonders if their watcher is attempting to deceive or manipulate them.

I don't know anymore
The artist is unsure and bewildered about their situation.

Are the neighbors watching me? (Who's watching?)
The artist questions whether their neighbors could be spying on them.

Well, is the mailman watching me? (Tell me, who's watching?)
The artist wonders if even the mailman could be tracking their movements.

And I don't feel safe anymore, oh, what a mess
The artist is uncomfortable and anxious, and feels that their situation is chaotic and unmanageable.

I wonder who's watching me now (who?), the IRS?
The artist makes a humorous reference to the Internal Revenue Service, implying that even the government may be keeping tabs on them.

I can't enjoy my tea
The artist is so unsettled that even mundane pleasures, such as drinking tea, are no longer enjoyable.

Can I have my privacy? (Oh, oh)
The artist is pleading for the right to have their own personal space and to be free from being watched.

Stop playing tricks on me
The artist is urging their watcher to cease any deceptive or manipulative behavior.

Why don't they leave me be? (Oh, oh)
The artist wishes for their watcher to discontinue their observation of them and to simply leave them alone.