1) Spy Versus Sp… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 bands by the name Spy Vs. Spy:
1) Spy Versus Spy were a post-hardcore band from Stoke-on-Trent in the United Kingdom. Formed in 1998, the band toured extensively in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe until their split in 2001. Members went on to play in the bands Future Adventures, The Wow, The Leif Ericsson, Radio Alice and Sequing and Panachio.
2) Spy vs. Spy is an Australian rock band from Sydney. Spy vs Spy formed in Sydney, but due to copyright conflicts in the US with the popular comic, Spy vs Spy was forced to changed their name to v Spy v Spy. The band is popularly known as "the spies", and is one of the most important rock bands to come out of Sydney. Note: See v.Spy v.Spy
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
Trash The Planet (LP), 1989
Spy File - The Best Of (LP), 1991
Fossil (LP), 1994
Because Bootlegger (LP), 1994
The Early Cases (LP), 1999
Mugshot: The Best Of, 1999
Mugshots, 2000
Meet Us Alive, 2001
3) A 'Sample-Soaked-Secret-Agent-Surf-Punk' band from Germany
http://www.spyvsspy.org/
Test Of Time
Spy vs. Spy Lyrics
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If a job s worth doing
It s worth doing well
You never rush a good job
So what s happening anyway
When i buy something
I want it to last
So will the work you do today
Stand the test of time
Will the work you do today
Stand the test of time
Did our fathers tell us what was right
Their backs were broken in the fight
Do we forget their lives
The competition s getting tough
Do we accept the fact
That close enough
Is really good enough
So will the work you do today
Stand the test of time
Will the work you do today
Stand the test of time
Fathers always tell you
If a job s worth doing
It s worth doing well
You never rush a good job
So what s happening anyway
When i buy something
I want it to last
I really want it to last
So will the work you do today
Stand the test of time
Will the work you do today
Stand the test of time
The lyrics of "Test of Time" by Spy vs. Spy are a reflection on the concept of quality work and its importance. The song starts with a fatherly advice that "If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing well." The artist emphasizes the need for quality work by saying that good jobs should never be rushed, and when one buys something, they want it to last. The song then questions whether the work we do today will stand the test of time. It is a call to action for people not to compromise on quality and strive for excellence that will withstand the test of time.
The song also pays tribute to fathers who have given their all in the fight for their families. The artists question if we forget the sacrifices that fathers made for us and if we are willing to accept that close enough might not always be good enough. The lyricist juxtaposes the competitive world we live in today and the importance of doing a good job. The song is a reminder to all of us that when we do something, we need to take pride and make sure it will stand the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Fathers always tell you
Our fathers always give us advice
If a job s worth doing
If a task is important enough to do, then it deserves to be done properly
It s worth doing well
It is worthwhile to complete the task properly
You never rush a good job
A good job should not be hurried, it should be done with care and attention
So what s happening anyway
What is happening right now?
When i buy something
When I purchase an item
I want it to last
I want the item to be long-lasting
I really want it to last
I strongly desire for the item to be long-lasting
So will the work you do today
Will the work that you do today
Stand the test of time
Will it be durable enough to last a long time?
Did our fathers tell us what was right
Did our fathers guide us in the right direction?
Their backs were broken in the fight
Our fathers worked hard throughout their lives
Do we forget their lives
Do we overlook their sacrifices and hard work?
The competition s getting tough
Competition is becoming increasingly challenging
Do we accept the fact
Do we acknowledge the reality that
That close enough
Almost meeting the standard
Is really good enough
Is simply good enough
Fathers always tell you
Our fathers always give us advice
If a job s worth doing
If a task is important enough to do, then it deserves to be done properly
It s worth doing well
It is worthwhile to complete the task properly
You never rush a good job
A good job should not be hurried, it should be done with care and attention
So what s happening anyway
What is happening right now?
When i buy something
When I purchase an item
I want it to last
I want the item to be long-lasting
I really want it to last
I strongly desire for the item to be long-lasting
So will the work you do today
Will the work that you do today
Stand the test of time
Will it be durable enough to last a long time?
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.