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Don't Worry, We'll Be Watching You Lyrics
Hey
What's your name?
Don't worry
And don't be afraid
We won't hurt you
Hey
Lost your way?
Well don't worry
Just do as we say
And we won't hurt you
It's hard
The world can lead you so astray
It gets harder
It's hard just to keep the faith
Do you need a reminder?
Of the love that we gave you?
Don't worry
You're walking away
But we'll always be watching you
We'll always be watching you
What's your name?
Don't worry
And don't be afraid
We won't hurt you
Lost your way?
Well don't worry
Just do as we say
And we won't hurt you
The world can lead you so astray
It gets harder
It's hard just to keep the faith
Of the love that we gave you?
Don't worry
But we'll always be watching you
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To me this song is speaking of the people in the church who believe they are God's gift to mankind. They reel people in, not because they care, but because they are more concerned with their appearance and wish to be recognized for this (though they may be complete hypocrites).
I don't think Gotye is trashing the church, but rather the judgmental beings within the church that would like credit for any sort of growth. They seem to say all the right things, but there is an artificial edge to their words: "Just do as we say - and we won't hurt you"
These people would like to think that the lives of others are changing because of them, rather than because of the love of God: "Do you need a reminder - of the love that we gave you?"
Whatever the true meaning of this song, I love the lyrics Gotye has to offer. They make people think, usually for the better.
LOL...and it's been HOW many decades since you were invovled with a church? And you were how old? Yes, obviously old enough to have a clue. LOL. If atheists wish to speak about churches, they need to get their self-centered asses into the pews before they open their big mouths. I promise never to speak as though I know how it is to be black. And you promise never again to speak about faith when you have none, and when your Sunday is spent helping only yourself. Ass. (Dear God, thank you for making me fallible so a can sin...
LOL...and it's been HOW many decades since you were invovled with a church? And you were how old? Yes, obviously old enough to have a clue. LOL. If atheists wish to speak about churches, they need to get their self-centered asses into the pews before they open their big mouths. I promise never to speak as though I know how it is to be black. And you promise never again to speak about faith when you have none, and when your Sunday is spent helping only yourself. Ass. (Dear God, thank you for making me fallible so a can sin and tell a turd off...)
IllToast2That, when did Vannagurl say she was atheist? She never spoke against God, she spoke against the hypocritical Christians who make going to church unbearable.
IllToast2That, when did Vannagurl say she was atheist? She never spoke against God, she spoke against the hypocritical Christians who make going to church unbearable.
Are you trolling right now?
Are you trolling right now?
IIIToast2That I'm sorry that you misunderstood my interpretation. I am very much a Christian and believe in the one true Creator and lover of our souls. Even Jesus recognizes the hypocrites within His Church, and is disgusted by them. They sought to glorify themselves, and spoke down to the very people Jesus intended to give his life for. I think Gotye is singing about the present-day Pharisees: the very people that are a poison to the Church, and could care less about anyone other themselves.
IIIToast2That I'm sorry that you misunderstood my interpretation. I am very much a Christian and believe in the one true Creator and lover of our souls. Even Jesus recognizes the hypocrites within His Church, and is disgusted by them. They sought to glorify themselves, and spoke down to the very people Jesus intended to give his life for. I think Gotye is singing about the present-day Pharisees: the very people that are a poison to the Church, and could care less about anyone other themselves.
It's a lurker song...like Sting's song that sadly so many think is romantic.
@IllToast2That every breath you take. Every move you make. I'll be watching....?
@IllToast2That every breath you take. Every move you make. I'll be watching....?
This song reminds me of the video for "Bronte," as though the narrator really is harmless. But the music sounds a little more menacing. Watch it while thinking of these lyrics (or with the video muted and this song playing) and you'll see. :)
It is about religion. The clip is so obvious. Starts with the eyes watching you form the clouds. The half cross. The many figures with bright eyes dancing ritualistically - eyes turned, hands up, holding the Book, waving up and down while on their knees...- remind me of many of the Christian order, e.g. http://2guysreadinggibbon.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/monks-fai010.jpg?w=500&h=332 The sacrificed Heifer (turning RED HEIFER from the white-and-black before) in parallel with the innocent person falling down (1:40-) (the boys who need to be raised in isolation? or simply the "you" in the song). The smiling figure turning angry (2:10) as religion does when you don't obey it.
What else can it be, but a commentary on the religion approach: "We love you, we are here to help you...But keep in mind we are watching you going astray" !?
I feel like it's talking about trust and how so many people out there will act like your friend to get what they want out of you. That, or the corruption of the government (but I think that one's a little far fetched).
I think it's about religion. Someone who all their life has been told what to do, think, and belive (Just do as we say, and we won't hurt you) but "It's hard, The world can lead you so astray. It gets harder, It's hard just to keep the faith" shows that the person has lost hope in those beliefs. There are two narators here, the messanger of the religion, who talks the whole song except the "It's hard" lines, and the person who has lost faith (Possibly Gotye) who does says "It's hard". I'm confused though, because "We'll always be whatching you" could either be good, as in even though he turns his back on religion, God's still whatching him, or, because of the menacing tone, i feel it's bad, as in everyone in his life will be looking down on him for not keeping his faith.
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