Watch You Walking

by Matthew Sweet

13 Views Apr 02, 2026

Lyrics

Safe in the night

When people look but can not see

Pale in the light

That shines above onto the street

I watch you walkin' on the other side

And I turn my head away in shame

Wishin' they'd talk in the worthless--

Quaint and reserved

The house that knows you in detail

Slender and curved

You come down stairs to get your mail

I watch you walkin' on the other side

And I feel my thinking rearrange

As slowly every thought will change

Summer has gone

October fled without a word

Winter is on

My conscience has remained uncured

I watch you walkin' on the other side

And I rush my fingers through my hair

Telling myself that it is not fair

I watch you walkin' on the other side

And I rush my fingers through my hair

Telling myself that it is not fair