I Spy
Mikhael Paskalev is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Ålesund, Norwa… Read Full Bio ↴Mikhael Paskalev is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Ålesund, Norway. Born on 24 May 1987 to a Bulgarian father and Norwegian mother, Mikhael Paskalev studied at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. He plays pop music rooted in indie and alternative country rock. Inspired by names such as Paul Simon, The Shins, Tom Waits, Edward Sharpe .. and the Everly Brothers. Paskalev's set varies from acoustic songs where his soulful voice is only backed by a guitar, to gypsy waltzes backed by ramshackle brass and a circus of energy. With a band full of charisma and ideas, he shows a rare quality. Paskalev's strength lies in his ability to create melodious tunes which are sometimes brazenly catchy but never strays from his rusty and wonderful sound. Mikhael Paskalev is a 24-year-old boy from Ålesund who just finished his music education in Liverpool. He began performing as Mikhael Paskalev a little over a year ago. He plans to release a single this summer, a couple more throughout the year and finally an album in the early spring of 2012. This summer he will be playing some concerts with Billie Van and Jonas Alaska and also working on the album. He is recording at
Ocean Sound Recordings.

I Spy
Mikhael Paskalev Lyrics


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I spy with my little eye
To fall is connected to trying
Did I, ra ra ra ra rai rai
Did I, ra ra dai rai

I spy with my little eye
To fall is connected to trying
Did I, ra ra ra ra rai rai
Did I, ra ra dai rai
So take a fall
And we're lost at sea
We'll try to find some peace of mind, but
We'll lose it all, hey ei ei

It's a drag on a boat
And we're lost at sea
We'll try to find some peace of mind, but
We'll lose it all, hey ei ei

Do da doo do doo de dei ya

I spy with my little eye
To fall is connected to trying
Did I, ra ra ra ra rai rai
Did I, ra ra dai rai
So take a fall
And we're lost at sea
We'll try to find some peace of mind, but
We'll lose it all, hey ei ei

It's a drag on a boat
And we're lost at sea
We'll try to find some peace of mind, but
We'll lose it all, hey ei ei

I spy with my little eye
To fall is connected to trying
Did I, ra ra ra ra rai rai
Did I, ra ra dai rai





I spy with my little eye, eye, eye, eye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Spy" by Mikhael Paskalev are somewhat cryptic, but seem to be focused on the idea that taking risks and "trying" is inherently connected to the possibility of "falling." The singer notes that "to fall is connected to trying," suggesting that taking risks and pushing oneself can lead to failure, but is also a necessary step in achieving success. The repeated lines "Did I, ra ra ra ra rai rai/Did I, ra ra dai rai" perhaps serve as a kind of mantra or acknowledgement of the risks being taken and the potential for both success and failure.


The second half of the song shifts to a metaphorical description of being "lost at sea" and trying to find "peace of mind." The repeated line "It's a drag on a boat" suggests the weight and burden of uncertainty and risk-taking, but the singer still suggests that they will continue to try and find peace despite the risks. The final repetition of "I spy with my little eye" seems to emphasize the idea of seeing things–perhaps the possibilities and potential around them–that others might not.


Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the risks and rewards of pursuing one's goals, acknowledging that failure is always a possibility, but that there is value in trying anyway. The metaphor of being lost at sea adds a sense of uncertainty and anxiety to the lyrics, but ultimately the singer seems determined to keep navigating the waters and looking for a way forward.


Line by Line Meaning

I spy with my little eye
I have noticed something that is not immediately obvious


To fall is connected to trying
Taking risks requires effort and comes with the possibility of failure


Did I, ra ra ra ra rai rai
Asking a question or seeking confirmation


Did I, ra ra dai rai
Asking a question or seeking confirmation


So take a fall
Go ahead and take a risk


And we're lost at sea
In a difficult and uncertain situation


We'll try to find some peace of mind, but
We will attempt to feel calm or relaxed, but


We'll lose it all, hey ei ei
We will end up losing everything


It's a drag on a boat
It's a difficult and tiring journey


Do da doo do doo de dei ya
A meaningless phrase used for its sound


I spy with my little eye
I have noticed something that is not immediately obvious


To fall is connected to trying
Taking risks requires effort and comes with the possibility of failure


Did I, ra ra ra ra rai rai
Asking a question or seeking confirmation


Did I, ra ra dai rai
Asking a question or seeking confirmation


So take a fall
Go ahead and take a risk


And we're lost at sea
In a difficult and uncertain situation


We'll try to find some peace of mind, but
We will attempt to feel calm or relaxed, but


We'll lose it all, hey ei ei
We will end up losing everything


I spy with my little eye
I have noticed something that is not immediately obvious


To fall is connected to trying
Taking risks requires effort and comes with the possibility of failure


Did I, ra ra ra ra rai rai
Asking a question or seeking confirmation


Did I, ra ra dai rai
Asking a question or seeking confirmation


I spy with my little eye, eye, eye, eye
I have noticed something that is not immediately obvious and I'm emphasizing the importance of this observation




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joe Wills, Mikhael Paskalev

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@opequenoalienado7801

I spy with my little eye
To fall is connected to try
Did i rararara-rai-rai
Did i rara-dai-ai

Refrão 2x:
It’s a drag on a boat and we’re lost at sea
I’m trying to find me some piece of mind, but
We-e-e, we lose it all, eh-eh-eh

Doroo-doo, do-roo-doo-roo-de-ia
Doo-roo-de-ia, da-dara de-ia

I spy with my little eye
To fall is connected to try
Did i rararara-rai-rai
Did i rara-ai-ai

Refrão 2x:
It’s a drag on a boat and we’re lost at sea
I’m trying to find me some piece of mind, but
We-e-e, we lose it all, eh-eh-eh

I spy with my little eye
To fall is connected to try
Did i rararara-rai-rai
Did i rara-ai-ai

I spy with my little eye - eye - eye



All comments from YouTube:

@LadyRosaleee

Going through my old youtube playlists, this was such a sweet gem to stumble upon after all these years. :)

@AntonGeiker

Im still going strong ;D

@radamadam4309

@@AntonGeiker yup , i searched for it too! so good still

@sylviev5745

One of my favorite

@jamestrellu9043

Can’t relate more

@parisaeshrati3320

Just had the same thing happened! On an account I had over a decade ago, completely forgot with this song and am swooning with nostalgia. Happy you experienced that too ❤

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@aleksanderheltne8089

I honestly want my entire life to be this video. I want to be this guy in this specific situation with this song playing. No memories, nor thoughts, just the wonderful feeling I got the first time i saw it. When the song is over and the moment has passed I´d like for it all to start over from the beginning, me remembering nothing of the previous time. And I want this to go on forever.

@Nicki9s

I love the way you think! ❤

@brunon4640

thats why u have to fight in ur life, to be who u want to be in ur dreams. We all deeply think the way u think

@DamianMizioek

I don't understand people who are disgusted by this video.
He's REAL man without complexes, dancing like BEAST, feeling the flow...

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