Clear Skies
Spy vs. Spy Lyrics


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Iβ€²ve got wet hair
From a very wet sky
I've found some shelter
Under a bridge
One day the world will stop for me
Show me the key
Turn my back
Back to the breeze

Iβ€²m tired of walking in the rain
With clear skies ahead
Out of the darkness open-eyed
Clear skies ahead

Sliding on down
Slippery hill
Counting back through
All of these years
Lord knows I've done my best
Show me the rest
Save me from
All of these fears

In the distance
My future does lie
Across Hyde Park I slipped and smiled
So be by my side

I'm tired of walking in the rain
With clear skies ahead
Out of the darkness open-eyed
Clear skies ahead
Iβ€²m tired of walking in the rain
With clear skies ahead




Out of the darkness set my sights on
Clear skies ahead

Overall Meaning

The Spy vs. Spy's song Clear Skies describe the feeling of exhaustion from the struggles of life, but with a hopeful perspective of overcoming it all. The song starts with the singer being caught in the rain and finding shelter under a bridge. He then talks about hoping for the world to stop for him and looking for the key to a better life. He turns his back to the breeze, indicating that he's tired and looking for a break. He wants to see clear skies above him but is still dealing with the struggles of his past.


The second verse focuses on the singer being tired of walking in the rain with no end in sight. He talks about sliding down the slippery hill of life and counting back through the years of his struggles. He then asks for help to be saved from his fears. The bridge then transitions into a future where the singer can see clear skies ahead of him. He slips and smiles across Hyde Park, hoping to have someone by his side, indicating a positive outlook and looking for companionship while still embracing the struggles and challenges that life brings.


Overall, Clear Skies is a song that talks about the struggles of life but with hopeful optimism for a better future. It highlights the importance of companionship and hope for a better tomorrow.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got wet hair
My hair is wet because of the heavy rain.


From a very wet sky
The sky is pouring rain.


I've found some shelter
I have taken refuge under a bridge to avoid the rain.


Under a bridge
My current location is underneath a bridge.


One day the world will stop for me
I anticipate that everything around me will eventually come to a stop.


Show me the key
I need someone to demonstrate to me the way forward.


Turn my back
I need to leave this place behind.


Back to the breeze
I'll be moving towards a windy open space.


I'm tired of walking in the rain
I have grown weary of walking through constant rain.


With clear skies ahead
However, I manage to see a future with much brighter prospects.


Out of the darkness open-eyed
I move towards a brighter future with my eyes wide open.


Sliding on down
I'm currently going downhill.


Slippery hill
The path down is wet and slippery.


Counting back through
I'm reflecting on moments and events of the past.


All of these years
The period of reflection is a considerable number of years.


Lord knows I've done my best
Despite some difficulties, I have always tried to do my best.


Show me the rest
I hope to be able to get some help to complete my journey.


Save me from
I hope to be saved from encountering more challenges.


All of these fears
I have a number of fears concerning my journey.


In the distance
There is something significant in the distance.


My future does lie
I believe that my future is out there beyond this current situation.


Across Hyde Park I slipped and smiled
I recently had a happy moment while crossing Hyde Park.


So be by my side
I hope that someone can be with me on my journey.


Out of the darkness set my sights on
Rather than focusing on the negative aspects, I am determined to look towards a bright future with positivity.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rodneythomson1388

I've got wet hair
From a very wet sky
I've found some shelter
Under a bridge
One day the world will stop for me
Show me the key
Turn my back
Back to the breeze
I'm tired of walking in the rain
With clear skies ahead
Out of the darkness open-eyed
Clear skies ahead
Sliding on down
Slippery hill
Counting back through
All of these years
Lord knows I've done my best
Show me the rest
Save me from
All of these fears
In the distance
My future does lie
Across Hyde Park I slipped and smiled
So be by my side
I'm tired of walking in the rain
With clear skies ahead
Out of the darkness open-eyed
Clear skies ahead
I'm tired of walking in the rain
With clear skies ahead
Out of the darkness set my sights on
Clear skies ahead



All comments from YouTube:

@jasonwilliams5321

One of the most underrated bands of all time .these guys gave me the best memories of my life . Thanks Craig and the boys

@johnstepan5590

You guys saved my life. Your words are my heart. I walked in the dark for 2000 miles. You are my brothers. I love you

@piginasack

How was this song not a massive hit.

Life is unfair.

@Metragnome_Images

How was this band not bigger than they were??? Such great songs.

@andyhero6128

It is πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

@sofhispalis

I totally agree!

@geoffreybreasley9845

One of Australia's best, love spy vs spy my favourite album is Harry's reason xxx

@demn5211

OMG rediscovered & remember every word. What. A. Song.

@stuartnorris1223

All time great aussie band. These lyrics are amazing.

@johnkerr1957

I too could never work out HTF this song & "Hard Times" were not massive hits. Just brilliant. RIP Mike.

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