Released in 1984, 'Somebody's Watching Me' is the debut single by Rockwell (born Kennedy William Gordy), featuring an uncredited chorus by Michael Jackson. The iconic music video features Rockwell portraying a paranoid man who believes he is being stalked by supernatural forces or constant surveillance within his own home. In the most memed sequences, Rockwell is seen looking nervously around or reacting to shadows, perfectly syncing with the hook: 'I always feel like somebody's watching me.' The clip is widely used as a reaction meme to represent paranoia, the feeling of being judged by others, or the awkward sensation of being monitored in digital spaces like work chats or social media. It captures feelings of anxiety, privacy concerns, and general unease in a comedic, 80s-retro aesthetic. Example captions include: 'When you're the only one in the office but you hear a sneeze,' 'My FBI agent watching me look up the same recipe for the 10th time,' and 'When you're home alone and the floorboards creak.'