Somebody's Watching Me
Michael Jackson, Rockwell
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Who's watching? Tell me, who's watching? Who's watching me? I'm just an average man with an average life I work from nine to five, hey, hell, I pay the price All I want is to be left alone in my average home But why do I always feel like I'm in the Twilight zone and? I always feel like somebody's watching me And I have no privacy (oh, oh) I always feel like somebody's watching me Tell me is it just a dream? When I come home at night I bolt the door real tight People call me on the phone, I'm trying to avoid But can the people on TV see me or am I just paranoid? When I'm in the shower, I'm afraid to wash my hair 'Cause I might open my eyes and find someone standing there People say I'm crazy, just a little touched But maybe showers remind me of Psycho too much That's why I always feel like somebody's watching me And I have no privacy (oh, oh) I always feel like somebody's watching me Who's playing tricks on me? (Who's watching me?) I don't know anymore Are the neighbors watching me? (Who's watching?) Well, is the mailman watching me? (Tell me, who's watching?) And I don't feel safe anymore, oh, what a mess I wonder who's watching me now (who?), the IRS? I always feel like somebody's watching me And I have no privacy (oh, oh) I always feel like somebody's watching me Tell me is it just a dream? I always feel like somebody's watching me And I have no privacy (oh, oh) I always feel like somebody's watching me Who's playing tricks on me? (Who's watching me?) I always feel like somebody's watching me (oh, oh) I always feel like somebody's watching me (Who's watching me?) I always feel like somebody's watching me (oh, oh) I always feel like somebody's watching me Who's playing tricks on me? (Who's watching me?) I always feel like somebody's watching me Can I have my privacy? (Oh, oh) I always feel like somebody's watching me Who's playing tricks on me?
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: Kennedy Gordy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
11 facts about this song
Artist InformationThe song "Somebody's Watching Me" was not solely performed by Michael Jackson, but was a collaboration with Rockwell.
|
Rockwell's IdentityRockwell is actually Kennedy Gordy, son of Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records.
|
Release DateThe song was released on January 14, 1984, and was the lead single from Rockwell's debut album.
|
Contribution of Michael JacksonMichael Jackson contributed significantly to the song by singing the chorus. His brother, Jermaine Jackson, sang back-up vocals.
|
Chart Success"Somebody's Watching Me" reached number two on the Billboard Top 100 in 1984. It also reached number six in the UK Singles Chart.
|
GenreThe song falls under the genres of synth-pop, funk, and new wave. It is also often associated with Halloween due to its creepy, paranoid lyrics.
|
Funk ConnectionBerry Gordy wanted to keep the family involvement under wraps at first, hence the pseudonym Rockwell. The Gordy family is associated with the genre of Funk music.
|
ThemeThe song is famous for its theme of paranoia and suspicion, which was very relatable during the Cold War era when it was released.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "Somebody's Watching Me" is horror-themed, reflecting the song’s paranoid and creepy aesthetic.
|
Covers and SamplesThe song has been covered by several artists and bands, including the Beatfreakz, who reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart with their version in 2006. Moreover, it has been sampled in a series of songs, like P. Diddy's "The Saga Continues".
|
Relevance Today"Somebody's Watching Me” continues to be popular today, particularly around Halloween due to its eerie, paranoid theme and the involvement of Michael Jackson.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Somebody's Watching Me Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/35235891/Michael+Jackson/Somebody%27s+Watching+Me>.
Discuss the Somebody's Watching Me Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In