Voyeur
Voyeur

Elton John - Voyeur Lyrics

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Voyeur Lyrics

I'm looking, I'm looking back
I'm trying to imagine this and that
The simple mathematics making up the map
Insurance of protection from immediate collapse

I'm watching, I'm watching you
A voyeur from a different point of view
The solitary eyes that I've been looking through
Committed to connecting the old ways to the new

And I see things
Through a curtain blowing back against the rain
Through the crack in a door that heaves with pain
And through every gap that gives away
Some secret in the dark
I'll come away with something
To keep you in my heart

I'm searching, I'm setting out
To prove without a shadow of a doubt
The age-old contradiction that's hovering about
A whisper in the darkness
Holds more truth than a shout

I'm waiting, I'm waiting for
Telltale footsteps on the bedroom floor
A broken hearted lover simply looking for
Relief that's temporary from her dirty little war

And I see things
From the ceilings of a hundred hotel rooms
From a satellite that's bouncing off the moon
And from every telescope
That's focused in on someplace dark
I'll come away with something to keep you in my heart

Yes I see things
From the highest branch that looks directly in
Through a hawk's eyes gliding silent on the wind
And in every secret rendezvous where illicit lovers park
I'll come away with something to keep you in my heart

Voyeur, voyeur, voyeur

Writer(s): BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Voyeur' by Elton John?

    The lyrics for 'Voyeur' were written by Bernie Taupin in collaboration with Elton John. Taupin and John have maintained one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in music history, creating numerous chart-topping hits together.

  2. Is 'Voyeur' part of an album by Elton John?

    'Voyeur' was initially set to be the title of an album by Elton John but it was changed back to 'The Diving Board' before its release. The album, released in September 2013, features a collection of new songs alongside some that were previously written.

  3. What kind of musical style is present in 'Voyeur'?

    'Voyeur' features a piano-oriented style, which is reflective of the overall theme of 'The Diving Board' album. This style pays homage to Elton John's classic sound and emphasizes piano, bass, and drums, drawing inspiration from his earlier work.

  4. How has 'Voyeur' by Elton John been received by critics?

    The album 'The Diving Board', which initially considered 'Voyeur' as its title, received generally favorable reviews. Critics praised its return to Elton John’s classic piano-driven style, with Metacritic assigning it a normalized rating of 71 out of 100 based on several reviews.

  5. What themes are explored in the lyrics of 'Voyeur'?

    The lyrics of 'Voyeur' explore themes of observation and introspection, using metaphorical imagery to describe the act of looking into others' lives and emotions from a distance. The song's narrative presents different perspectives and vantage points to reflect on personal connections and life’s contradictions.

  6. Has 'Voyeur' been performed live by Elton John?

    While 'Voyeur' was not released as a standalone single, songs from 'The Diving Board' album, which included 'Voyeur' during its development, have been performed live by Elton John during various tours and performances following the album's release in 2013.

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