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Spy vs Spy (Not to be confused with the United Kingdom band Spy Versus Spy) is an Australian rock band from Sydney formed in 1981. Also known as V.Spy V.Spy and Spy V Spy. Managed by Gary Morris of Midnight Oil fame, the Spies created a unique sound based around Craig Bloxom’s driving bass, Michael Weiley on guitar & Cliff Grigg on percussion. Three piece bands often fight to achieve prominence, in the Spies case this was achieved by ear bleeding sound levels coupled with anthemic lyrics and Bloxom and Wieley’s alternating vocals. Harry’s Reasons to Trash the Planet mark the high point of Aussie Pub Rock, possibly destroyed by aggressive anti drink driving campaigns of the era. The death of Australian pub-culture may also have been due to the aggressive pursuit by government and other private interests, of the gambling dollar where many pubs were converted into ‘pokie-machine venues. The band began a successful series of tours to Brasil in the mid-nineties and continues to influence Australian Rock from there. Due to copyright conflicts in the US with the [Spy vs. Spy a popular comic], Spy vs Spy was forced to change their name to [vSpy vSpy]. The band is popularly known as “the Spies”, and is one of the most important rock bands to come out of Sydney.
Discography
Do What You Say (EP), 1982
Four Fresh Lemons (EP), 1983
Six Fresh Lemons (EP), 1983
Meet Us Inside (EP), 1984
Harry's Reasons (LP), 1986
A. O. Mod TV Vers (LP), 1987
Xenophobia [Why?] (LP), 1988
Adults Only Modified Version (LP) ****
Trash The Planet (LP), 1989
Spy File - The Best Of (LP), 1991
Fossil (LP), 1994
Because Bootlegger (EP), 1994
The Early Cases (LP), 1999 Brasil
Mugshot: The Best Of, (LP) 1999
Mugshots, (LP) 2000 Brasil
Meet Us Alive, (LP) 2001 Brasil
Our House
Spy Vs Spy Lyrics
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When you're living in our house
There's ups and downs but you
Speak your mind when you're
Living in our house
Just a bunch of friends
We're making ends meet
But you've got to try and see the light
At the end of the tunnel
Whose turn to do the laundry
I never said we don't fight
But we know that
Everything will work out fine
Living in our house
Let's have a party
And wreck Mike's room
When you're living in our house
The cops come and it ends too soon
When you're living in our house
Got to clean up the mess
We're doing our best
And sometimes that's hard
But you've got to try
And have a good time
And stay out of trouble
Whose turn to clean the bathroom
I know that it's not mine
I was down on my hands and knees
When I did it last time
Rent time is our least favourite time
You have a lot real good times
When you're living in our house
There's ups and downs but you
Speak your mind when you're
Living in our house
Just a bunch of friends
We're making ends meet
And sometimes it's hard
But you've got to try
And have a good time
When you're living in our house
The lyrics of Spy Vs Spy's song "Our House" depict a group of friends living together in their shared house. The song is effectively an ode to the joys and struggles of communal living. The first verse highlights the good times that are had while living in the house and the need to speak your mind. The second verse acknowledges that things can be tough financially, but it's important to try and stay positive.
The chorus emphasizes the need to have a good time and to work together to clean up any messes that are made. The third verse mentions a party that gets out of hand, leading to the cops showing up and the need to clean up. The final verse touches on the mundane duties of cleaning and paying rent.
Overall, the song celebrates the sense of community and camaraderie that comes with living with friends, even when things aren't always smooth sailing.
Line by Line Meaning
You have a lot of real good times
Living in this house provides you with many enjoyable moments
When you're living in our house
Living in this specific house is what enables these good times
There's ups and downs but you
Despite the highs and lows of our experiences,
Speak your mind when you're
We always express ourselves honestly when we
Living in our house
are residing in our house
Just a bunch of friends
We're a group of friends
We're making ends meet
We're trying to balance our finances
And sometimes that's hard
It's not always easy
But you've got to try and see the light
But we need to keep trying and stay positive
At the end of the tunnel
Hoping for a good outcome despite current struggles
Whose turn to do the laundry
Discussions of household chores are common
I never said we don't fight
Disagreements happen
But we know that
It's important to remember that
Everything will work out fine
Things will eventually fall into place
Living in our house
Being in our specific residence reinforces this belief
Let's have a party
Let's celebrate together
And wreck Mike's room
Let's play and have fun, even if it results in a bit of a mess
The cops come and it ends too soon
Fun needs to be contained within reasonable and legal limits
Got to clean up the mess
It's now time for us to take responsibility and clean up our mess
We're doing our best
We're trying our hardest
And sometimes that's hard
And that can be difficult
But you've got to try
But we have to keep going
And have a good time
And still have fun
And stay out of trouble
And make sure we're not doing anything wrong or unsafe
Whose turn to clean the bathroom
Cleaning and maintaining the house is a constant task
I know that it's not mine
I'm aware that it may not be my turn this time
I was down on my hands and knees
I remember that I cleaned it last time
When I did it last time
And that hasn't changed since then
Rent time is our least favourite time
Paying rent is not enjoyable for us
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alanstrom2221
Now here's a Rock Band with a social conscience and left-wing political commentary set to some of the most powerful driving music in Australian history.
These guys are a National Treasure. Love them with a passion!!!!
If anyone asks you who a great Bass player is, then you can look them in the eye and say
CRAIG BLOXOM. The rhythm and the power of Craig's playing drove the band along with the Drumming of
Cliff Grigg.
Who is a great Drummer? Tell them Cliff Grigg is awesome.
What makes this band one of, if not the best and greatest 3 piece bands is Michael Weiley's Guitar playing.
RIP MIchael
@rodthomson6677
You have a lot of real good times
When you're living in our house
There's ups and downs but you
Speak your mind when you're
Living in our house
Just a bunch of friends
We're making ends meet
And sometimes that's hard
But you've got to try and see the light
At the end of the tunnel
Whose turn to do the laundry
I never said we don't fight
But we know that
Everything will work out fine
Living in our house
Let's have a party
And wreck Mike's room
When you're living in our house
The cops come and it ends too soon
When you're living in our house
Got to clean up the mess
We're doing our best
And sometimes that's hard
But you've got to try
And have a good time
And stay out of trouble
Whose turn to clean the bathroom
I know that it's not mine
I was down on my hands and knees
When I did it last time
Rent time is our least favourite time
You have a lot real good times
When you're living in our house
There's ups and downs but you
Speak your mind when you're
Living in our house
Just a bunch of friends
We're making ends meet
And sometimes it's hard
But you've got to try
And have a good time
When you're living in our house
@bigmaxy07
Nothing came close to a Spies gig back in the day.
@rickriosa9318
I think it was the vibe they gave out...you couldn't help but getting into the music more and more. Definitely the pub band that they would gauge other pub bands against back then!
@xshadowscreamx
The Angels though.
@alanstrom2221
Now here's a Rock Band with a social conscience and left-wing political commentary set to some of the most powerful driving music in Australian history.
These guys are a National Treasure. Love them with a passion!!!!
If anyone asks you who a great Bass player is, then you can look them in the eye and say
CRAIG BLOXOM. The rhythm and the power of Craig's playing drove the band along with the Drumming of
Cliff Grigg.
Who is a great Drummer? Tell them Cliff Grigg is awesome.
What makes this band one of, if not the best and greatest 3 piece bands is Michael Weiley's Guitar playing.
RIP MIchael
@ricardoguida8273
Eu tive as felizes oportunidades de ir em 4 shows do SPY VS SPY! 2 em São Paulo e 2 em Maresias. É uma das melhores bandas que pôde existir, além do Midnight Oil, Hoodoo Gurus, GangGajang e Australian Crawl. Graças a Deus consegui colecionar todos os CDs dessas bandas maravilhosas! São inesquecíveis. Quanto ao SPY VS SPY, sou viciado. É algo que não dá para explicar quando ouço as músicas. É algo mágico! Som espetacular! Letras politicamente corretas, não há bobagem nenhuma. É outro nível de música. Quem conhece, sabe do que estou falando. Pena que o Craig Bloxom deixou a banda. Poderia contribuir muito ainda com o Cliff. Quanto ao Michael Weiley, resta dizer saudades... Você foi o melhor junto com o Craig Bloxom! RIP Michael. Saudades do SPY VS SPY!
@juniorcarraro
show de comentario ricardo....todas que vc falou sao sensacionais e as vi aqui no rio.....nao sei explicar spy pra mim e a melhor
@peptoabysmal4926
Filmed at Dee Why Pub. I was there and ended up in the video.
@johnc3673
pepto abysmal. The Venue.
@1makalu
Yes, saw them (and many, many others) many times at The Venue- lived half hour walk away............never drove, always managed a couple of longnecks!!!!!!
@garimpodorock3806
Essa banda é a coisa mais linda desse mundo, trás uma sintonia sensacional ao coração!!! Uma afago as nossas emoções e e
Lembranças !!!