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Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell

Released: January 14, 1984

Featuring: Jermaine Jackson Michael Jackson

Songwriter: Rockwell

Producer: Rockwell Curtis Anthony Nolen

[Intro]
Who's watching?
Tell me, who's watching?
Who's watching me?

[Verse 1: Rockwell]
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...?

[Hook: Michael Jackson and Rockwell]
I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
And I have no privacy
I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
Tell me is it just a dream?

[Verse 2: Rockwell]
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...

[Hook: Michael Jackson and Rockwell]
I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
And I have no privacy
I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
Who's playing tricks on me?

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3: Rockwell]
(Who's watching me?)
I don't know anymore
Are the neighbors watching me?
(Who's watching me?)
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?

[Hook: Michael Jackson and Rockwell]
I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
And I have no privacy
I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
Tell me is it just a dream?

I always feel like somebody's watchin' me (Hee-hee-hee!)
And I have no privacy
I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
Who's playing tricks on me?
(Who's watching?)

[Outro: Michael Jackson and Rockwell]
(Who's watching me?)
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
Oh, my
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
Oh, my
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
And I have no privacy
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
I can't enjoy my tea
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
Can I have my privacy?
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
Who's watching me?
(Who's watching me?)
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
Hee-hee!
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
Stop playing tricks on me
(Who's watching?)
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
Why you don't let me be?
I always feel like somebody’s watchin' me
I can't enjoy my tea
(Who's watching?)

Rockwell

Kennedy William Gordy (born May 15, 1964), better known by his stage name Rockwell, is a former American musician and singer-songwriter who was signed to the Motown label.

To avoid the appearance of nepotism, he secured his record deal without his father’s knowledge. Motown actually came up with the name Rockwell and the young Gordy agreed to the change because he believed he “rocked well.”

In 1984, Rockwell released his biggest hit single, “Somebody’s Watching Me”, featuring childhood friend Michael Jackson, who was also signed to Motown, on guest vocals (notably in the chorus lyrics), and Jermaine Jackson singing back-up. “Somebody’s Watching Me” became a Gold-certified million-selling #2 smash hit in the US, while also peaked at #6 in the UK. Additionally, it held #1 on Billboard’s R&B chart for five weeks. Follow-up singles underperformed, however, with single “Obscene Phone Caller” being Rockwell’s only other Top 40 single. This follow-up single reached #35 on the Billboard Hot 100. Rockwell soon ended his musical career with Motown.

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