Somebody's Watching Me
Wayne Wonder Lyrics

Who's watching?
The singer is wondering if someone is constantly observing them.

Tell me who's watching.
The singer is demanding an answer to their previous question.

Who's watching me?
The singer emphasizes their feeling of being watched and sought to know who is doing the watching.

I'm just an average man, with an average life.
The artist is like any other person, leading a typical life.

I work from nine to five; hey hell, I pay the price.
The artist holds a regular job and spends their days working hard. They feel that they are making a significant sacrifice.

All I want is to be left alone in my average home;
The singer desires some privacy in their ordinary dwelling place.

But why do I always feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone, and
Despite their uncomplicated existence, the singer seems to be living in a strange, surreal world.

I always feel like somebody's watching me.
The artist believes that someone is continually keeping an eye on them.

And I have no privacy.
The artist feels that they lack the freedom to live their life without constant scrutiny from others.

Woh, I always feel like somebody's watching me.
The artist is reiterating how they frequently feel as though they are being watched.

Tell me is it just a dream?
The singer wonders if their feeling of being constantly monitored is only a figment of their imagination.

When I come home at night.
The artist is talking about returning to their house after a long day at work.

I bolt the door real tight.
The singer takes extra precautions to ensure that they are safe.

People call me on the phone I'm trying to avoid.
The singer receives unwanted phone calls and would rather not speak to the callers.

Well, can the people on T.V. see me.
The singer questions whether it's possible for individuals appearing on television can also observe them in their home.

Or am I just paranoid?
The artist wonders if their fears are unwarranted and merely a result of excessive worry.

When I'm in the shower.
The artist is describing their experience of taking a shower.

I'm afraid to wash my hair.
The singer is concerned that if they close their eyes to shampoo, somebody could be observing them.

'Cause I might open my eyes.
The singer is afraid that when they open their eyes, they will suddenly confront someone else in the shower with them.

And find someone standing there.
The artist fears that they will come face-to-face with another person in the shower with them.

People say I'm crazy.
Others think the artist is mentally unstable due to their fears of being observed.

Just a little touched.
The artist might have some mental or emotional health issues, according to their detractors.

But maybe showers remind me of "Psycho" too much.
The singer is reminded of the film 'Psycho' when they take a shower, which causes them to be concerned they may be 'stabbed' or watched.

And I have no privacy.
The artist feels as if they are always being observed, and therefore, they have no privacy.

Woh, I always feel like somebody's watching me.
The singer continues to stress their belief that they are living with constant surveillance.

Who's playing tricks on me?
The singer is questioning if someone is attempting to deceive or prank them.

I don't know anymore . . . are the neighbors watching?
The singer wonders whether their next-door neighbors could be watching them.

Well, it's the mailman watching me: and I don't feel safe anymore.
The artist feels that even the mailman is keeping an eye on them, and this makes them feel apprehensive.

Oh, what a mess. I wonder who's watching me now, (WHO?) the I.R.S.?
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and nervous, wondering if even the Internal Revenue Service could be observing them.

I can't enjoy my tea.
The singer can't relax and enjoy a simple activity, such as drinking tea, because they are so worried about being watched.

I want my privacy.
The singer craves for their private space and does not want to be watched or monitored.

Stop playing tricks on me.
The artist demands that if anyone is playing with them, they should stop.