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This song appears on Blondie's 1978 album Parallel Lines. The frontwoman wrote the lyrics inspired by her personal encounter with a stalker during the early 1970s, which prompted her relocation from New Jersey. She crafted the lyrics to portray an ex-boyfriend pursuing her, incorporating comedic elements into the narrative. The musical composition was created by the band's bassist and featured a style influenced by the Ventures, later introduced to the keyboardist.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
A stalker pursuing the narrator, presented with humorous intent.
