Thru These Walls
Phil Collins · Hello I Must Be Goin
I can hear it when they're fooling around
I can hugh thee walls
And I hear evey sigh, every sound
I can hear throuh these walls
In the dark with te shades pulled down
Every wordThough I see nothing, I hear it all
Putting my sign up
Do not disturb mepeak or sho inside out
Oh and my clothes are all layed out
Ican see thrugh my windows, I can see the girls and the boys
I an see ough my windows, and I can ithrough my windows, I can see them playing with toys
Oh I hope, it won't end
Oo if I promise not to
Life s so lonely
And , just being me
I likepretending
Wantig to touch them, wantinnly normal
Creeping behind yo
Now don't shout, cos it's alright
They kp the windows locked and the
Ooh I'm feeling like I'm locked in a cage
No way i, no way out
Oh and it ets lonely
Am I reallya
Jusout and tuch ss when I look through my windows, or open my door
I can feel it all arund me
And I croughthese walls
I can ear it when they're fooling around
I canhear through these walls
I her every sih, every sound
I cn hear throuh these walls
Inthe dark with he shades pulled down
And every word.
Ooh every word hat they say
Every move the make,
I feel it's calling my nameOh yea
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O yeah
Ohah
Thru These Walls
Phil Collins' "Thru These Walls" stands as a poignant song on his 1985 album "Hello I Must Be Going," showcasing his evolution from pop to a more mature, soulful sound. The track features his signature piano-driven melody and emotive vocals, reflecting the introspective themes prevalent in his mid-career work. While often overshadowed by hits like "In the Air Tonight," this recording demonstrates Collins' ability to craft atmospheric, emotionally resonant music that bridges the gap between his earlier synth-pop era and the orchestral arrangements of his later years. The song remains a testament to his versatility as a songwriter and performer, capturing a specific moment in his discography where his artistry deepened significantly.