The Spy
Monophona Lyrics

All grown up in mud coloured trench coats
The spies were dressed in dull trench coats that blended with the surroundings to avoid attention.

They looked world-weary through glasses the size of globes
The spies appeared tired and worldly-wise, wearing large glasses for better vision and disguise.

Time turned slower then
The time seemed to move at a slower pace back then, perhaps because of the slower pace of life and fewer distractions.

And you were one of them
The singer is addressing the spy, who was part of the group of spies in the past.

But with a hint of delicacy
The spy had a subtle air of gentleness or refinement in their demeanor.

You wore a periwinkle shirt to tea
The spy wore an unconventional periwinkle blue shirt to a formal tea, perhaps to stand out or make a statement.

This is not how we're gonna save the world
The singer is expressing doubt about the effectiveness of their current approach to save the world.

This is why you are my favourite spy
The singer admires the spy for their unique approach and unconventional thinking.

Do you run? Do you dance?
The singer is curious about the spy's personal interests and activities.

Do you like boys or girls?
The singer is curious about the spy's sexual orientation or preferences.

You had a hint of sophistication
The spy displayed a subtle level of refinement or elegance in their behavior or actions.

You wore a hint of a smile
The spy had a slight smile on their face, perhaps indicating a sense of confidence or amusement.

With your fingers thin and pale
The spy had slender and pale fingers, which could be a sign of a sedentary lifestyle or exposure to less sunlight.

And the blue veins
The visible veins on the spy's hands or arms were blue in color.

Ran in to your shirt
The visible veins on the spy's hands or arms extended into their shirt, showing through the fabric.

Ran in to your cup
The visible veins on the spy's hands or arms extended into their teacup, making the tea look bluish.

I followed them up
The singer paid close attention to the spy's veins and followed them up to their source.

Where do I begin
The singer is overwhelmed by their curiosity about the spy and their desire to learn more about them.

You were tall as a tree
The spy was very tall, perhaps indicating a level of physical strength and power.

And light as its shadow
Despite their height, the spy had a certain lightness or grace in their movements.

You were flipping through the papers
The spy was looking through documents or reports, possibly related to their spy work.

With your piano-players hands
The spy's hands were skilled and dexterous, with movements similar to those of a trained pianist.

What exactly was the purpose of that phone-call you made
The singer is questioning the spy's motive or purpose for making a particular phone call.

I asked you:
The singer is addressing the spy and asking them a question.

How you must have been slim
The singer is imagining the spy's physical appearance in the past, perhaps suggesting that they look different now.

In your prime
The singer is referring to the spy's peak or prime in terms of physical and mental fitness.

Now you're on top of your game
The singer believes that the spy is currently at the peak of their career or skills.

And you could have gone both ways
The singer suggests that the spy had the option to pursue different paths in their life or career.

Become old and plump and weak
One of the paths the spy could have chosen was to become physically unattractive and weaker with age.

Become old and bony and mean
The other path the spy could have chosen was to become physically frail and mean-spirited with age.

Say:
The singer is imagining what the spy could say or do in those situations.

And you never answered that question
The spy never responded to the singer's question about their interests or preferences.

That's why you are my favourite spy
The singer admires the spy's refusal to conform to societal norms and expectations.

That there is no wrong nor right
The singer believes that there is no objective right or wrong in life, and that everyone has the freedom to choose their own path.

And that's why I finally told you everything
The singer confided in the spy because they share a similar mindset and approach to life.

The night before
The singer revealed their feelings to the spy on the eve of a major event or mission.

They shot you in the morning
The spy was killed the next day, most likely in the line of duty or as part of a mission.

This is why you were my favourite spy
The singer respects the spy for their individuality, bravery, and unconventional approach to life and work.