Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
“Thru These Walls” is about a man listening through the wall to his neighbours partaking in sexual activities.
The song was the first single by Phil Collins that did not reach the Top 20 in the UK, peaking at No. 56 in the UK Singles Chart.
[Chorus]
I can hear through these walls
I can hear it when they're fooling around
I can hear through these walls
And I hear every sigh, every sound
I can hear through these walls
In the dark with the shades pulled down
Every word that they say
Every move they make feels it's coming my way
[Verse 1]
My favorite moment
Putting the glass up, next to the wall
Imagination
Though I see nothing, I hear it all
Putting my sign-up
Do not disturb me, speak or shout
[Pre-Chorus]
Inside out
Ooh, and my clothes, they're all laid out
[Chorus]
I can see through my windows
I can see the girls and the boys
I can see through my windows
And I can imagine the noise
I can see through my windows
I can see them playing with toys
Oh, I hope it won't end
If I promise not to touch, just be a friend
[Verse 2]
Life is so lonely
And I don't get high off just being me
I like pretending
Wanting to touch them, wanting to see
It's only normal
Creeping behind you, now don't shout
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause it's alright
They keep the windows locked and the door shut tight
Oh, I'm feeling like I'm locked in a cage
No way in, no way out
And it gets so lonely, am I really asking a lot
Just to reach out and touch somebody
Because when I look through my windows or open my door
I can feel it all around me
[Chorus]
I can hear through these walls
I can hear it when they're fooling around
I can hear through these walls
And I hear every sigh, every sound
I can hear through these walls
In the dark with the shades pulled down
And every word, ooh that they say
And every move they make feels it's coming my way
[Outro]
Ah, yeah
Ah, yeah
Ah, yeah
Ah, yeah
Thru These Walls was written by Phil Collins.
Thru These Walls was produced by Hugh Padgham & Phil Collins.